Marriage is supposed to be for keeps. It's a lifetime commitment for better or for worse. So how do you make it last and weather all sorts of trials and problems?
Honestly, I do not know the answers. Of course, we need to put God in the center of our relationship, and to follow Biblical principles for marriage and parenting. But the truth is, I know I'll never know what to do until I myself am there in that situation. So it's best to be prepared beforehand, even at least in theory, to avert all sorts of troubles that may be avoided.
M and I both agreed that we need a lot of marriage counseling, as there are problems and concerns which might find their way into our marriage and cause friction between the two of us. Thankfully, we have a lot of support from our family and friends, and even churchmates, who pray for us always and are ever-ready to give Biblical advice. I really thank God that He has given me a man with whose faith I share, and with whose principles I agree. I am also grateful to God for giving me so many ideas even before I got into a relationship with M! Yes, I attended all the parenting seminars of my church. Why, even the sermon series these days are about parenting and taking charge of your family / group!
When I brought up the topic of a pre-wedding seminar to M, he was naturally for it. Thank God! So last Wednesday, I finally had free time in the afternoon so I went to BDO at SM Megamall and paid the downpayment for what is going to be one of the best decisions M and I have made for our wedding preparations. You see, we both signed up for Before I Do pre-wedding workshop as we know that marriage goes beyond feelings and emotions. It's a lifetime commitment before God, our families and friends, and we have to be determined to keep this marriage at all costs.
Before I Do is a pre-wedding workshop the aim of which is to educate couples about the many facets of marriage based on sound biblical principles. I didn't know that it was conceived by my churchmate and one of my favorite photographers, John Mateos Ong and huis wife Monique. The workshop includes topics like Sex & Marriage, Financial Responsibility, Communication, the Five Love Languages, and Biblical Roles of Husband and Wife. The workshop is interactive because after each topic, participants break up into small groups for either an activity or sharing of experience and shared reflections. Check out what it is all about from this website.
For only one thousand and five hundred pesos (PHP 1,500), M and I can participate in this seminar-workshop on November 5 and take home freebies too. Wow! I was literally running to BDO Megamall to hand over my payment. Only twenty-five (25) couples may be accomodated every workshop, so I was really relieved when we were still taken in.
And here's the part I like the most: we get to have free prenuptial photo shoot anytime between November 2011 and April 2012 (except holidays and week ends). Praise God indeed! I couldn't stop saying wow while reading their confirmation email. A free prenup from Before I Do means that I now have two prenups! Remember, I won a prenup pictorial a few months ago?
So now I have a hundred and one more reasons to slim down and stay fit....I better look good in those two prenups hehehe ;-)
I you and your H2B are serious about preserving your upcoming marriage, do check out Before I Do. It runs only every April and November. Hurry, reserve your slot before it's too late!
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