In Joining our lives may God grant us

In joining our lives may God grant us;

Love, to afford each other a special quality of time together

Joy, in the accomplishments of one another

Understanding, that our interests and desires will not always be the same

Friendship, based on mutual trust

Courage, to speak of a misunderstanding, to work on a solution before the setting of the sun

Compassion, to comfort each other in pain and sorrow

Foresight, to realize rainbows follow rainy days

Imagination, to keep with us part of the child we used to be

Mirth, from our sense of humor

Awareness, to live each day with the knowledge that there is no promise of tomorrow

May God bless us and keep us in the Palm of His hand

Amen.

5 LOVE LANGUAGE

The 5 Love Languages

( http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/)

What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved? The secret is learning the right love language!

Millions of couples have learned the simple way to express their feelings and bring joy back into marriage: The 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman’s New York Times bestseller!

• Words of Affirmation

  Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

• Quality Time

  In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.

• Receiving Gifts

  Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of everyday gestures.

• Acts of Service

  Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.

• Physical Touch

  This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.