The Wedding

So this is it, right? We're face to face at the alter...
getting married! I'm thinking "oh, yeah! FINALLY!"
I've waited so long and it can only be good from here 
on out!" Right?

Maybe not. I got married when I was 20. And, yes, at 
that point it was all happiness and optimism. The
problem is that I lacked many of the tools I needed to 
keep my marriage maintained and in consistent
good working order. These tools were crucial to 
keeping my marriage from becoming monotonous, ritualistic,
stagnant, and just plain hard. 

My tool box is slowly getting filled up with useful items, 
items that keep me moving forward, positive, and 
keep our marriage fresh and growing. 

As I get more tools, I realize how many I am still lacking. 
Each day I pray that God will give me a new tool for my 
toolbox, so that I can keep growing.