Charlie & Erika, True Love, Marriage & Family

So many couples put the cart before the horse.  They meet, hang out, get pregnant and then think... do we want to commit ourselves to each other for life and get married?

Too often the answer is no, and so explains, why there are so many children growing up without fathers.

Charlie and Erika Kirt not only believed in the Bibles version of marriage but also shared that truth with the world.  Last night I watched the over 4-hour tribute to Charlie's life, ending with his precious wife speaking.  Wow, what strength!

We live in a day and time where it can be dangerous to disagree with some folks.  Charlie took that chance and stood strong for 13 years, building Turning Point USA.  He believed in respect, but at the same time challenged others in what they believed.  

What if you and your spouse have been raised in such different families that your values and opinions are causing division?  What can you do?

#1 Remember what you loved about each other when you got married.

#2 Remember often how, and why you loved one another enough to get married.

#3 Make more deposits (good words and deeds) in your relationship... rather than withdrawals.  (negative words and deeds)

#4 When disagreeing... LISTEN... before you speak.

#5 Charlie had the gift of debate... ASKING Questions, listening and asking another question.

   You see, often we've gathered the facts in our head wrongly, because of different perspectives, upbringing, and social thought processes.  When we remember to put LOVE first, pure love, Gods Love, we can't destroy the other person. We wouldn't even think of it.  We'd want to ask questions to uncover WHY, the other person is thinking differently than we do.

That's what Charlie did.  Charlie and Erika were a team.  Full of Love and Respect for one another.  Lifting and supporting one another.  That's what we all want in our marriage.  Truth, Love, Caring, Support, Appreciation & someone who truly listens, because they care so... much!

Grow Together, Laugh Together, Love Forever

The Extraordinary Marriage

Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, Wife, Mom, Nana

Atlanta, GA