A little over a year ago, my husband and I fell on difficult times. He left me, needing to "think". He did this 3 times, and on the third time, he went 4 days without returning a call, text, or email. I was going nuts not knowing where my marriage stood. I had enough.  

On Monday morning, I made arrangements with my mom to take our two older kids for the night. I packed an overnight bag for myself and my almost two year old. I drove the 38 miles to his workplace. When I went in, I handed my son to him and didn't say a word. Understand that I am a super shy woman and I asked his boss if he had a moment. I told him what was happening and asked if my husband could have the day off to talk with me. I was nervous and shaking, but I was not about to let my marriage end without a fight. 

My husband was staying in a friend's basement apartment and we went there and talked. I was done arguing or fighting, I wanted to save my marriage. After a very long time of hearing each other out. His friend gave us the opportunity to rent this apartment to help ease the burden of him traveling 38 miles to and from work every day and I took the plunge. I had to. We lived there for a year, then we decided to attempt what I thought the impossible and buy a house. With the help of church counseling, here I am with a better marriage and a home for our family of 5 that I never thought we could have. Two bad situations ending up being the best things that could ever happen. Marriage isn't easy, but it's worth the work. 

Thank you Dr. Laura! I may not LIKE what you say, but you're always right. 

P.