"Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others."
Gerald Jampolsky
Al and I went fishing on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River in Southern Oregon today. It was so beautiful. This photo shows Al working his way through one of the rapids going against the current. Current, as in the flow of water. It was slow and we didn't know if we could make it through the current as we went upstream. It can be the same way with a marriage, not knowing if you can make through the current. Webster's definition of current, as a noun, "a: a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces, b: a prevailing mood
I am thankful that Al and I have been and will continue to work through the positives and negatives of married life. I believe we have both wanted to change behavior patterns of each other. We have each made changes in our own lives. I'm sure there will continue to be changes. Married life is full of changes. Life is full of changes.
Photo: Al on Rogue River - 11/8/07
2 comments:
Mom,
What a beautiful picture of dad. And I like the association of the river current that you use in relation to marriage. You both have done an admirable job working through all that life has brought forth. And I am proud of you!
See you soon,
Jessica
Pati, I love your insight. It's so true -- even in our short span of marriage (18 years), we have experienced the same strides against the current; correcting or making changes in course and helping each other along. I'm so grateful for my friendship with my husband and grateful to you for reminding me of just how special a friendship it really is. I love hearing about you and Al too...such a great example of friendship, love, and loyalty!
Also, the photo is great (I'm a fisherman...er...girl, too and just love the scene)!
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