“We need this exit,” I abruptly told my husband. We had been deep into a friendly discussion and, not realizing the turn was so close, I had failed to give him my usual warning time.

“You’re wrong!” was his emphatic answer as he drove right passed the exit. Our friendly conversation was forgotten, the mood changed in an instant.

My husband and I were in the car—again—this time, on our way to Georgia to help our daughter-in-law settle into a new apartment while our son was otherwise engaged with the military. Thankfully, she was following behind us in another vehicle rather than listening to the debate in our car.

“I’m the one with the map!” I reminded him.
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Dirty and exhausted after helping our son and daughter-in-law move, I heard a song on the radio yesterday that immediately reminded me of our wedding. I don’t recall the name of the song, but a few of the lyrics stick out.

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Ironing is not my favorite household chore. It is a task that is tedious and never ending. Today, however, I was thrilled to do it. I ironed my fourth graduation gown. No, I am not a highly educated person, repeatedly reaching higher for more degrees, just highly productive. Our fourth child of five graduates from high school tomorrow. It is an accomplishment that is a milestone for our son, for our family, and for our marriage.
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