Six years ago I SWORE I would never get married again, and I was happy with that decision. Except for the children it provided me…it just wasn’t a good experience for me. I seemed to be much happier on my own and I wasn’t about to make another mistake. So what did I go and do on New Year’s Eve….got married. It was a big surprise to my friends and family that I would take the chance again, but I’m thrilled that I did. Life is about chances and what you do with them.
I’ve always been a “glass is half full” kind of girl. I always try to look for the good in every situation…which can be a challenge in my line of work, given all the bad news in the world. I honestly thought I couldn’t be any happier with my life…I was wrong. It’s amazing what a healthy, positive relationship can do for your overall spirit and well being. We are not young newlyweds with our whole lives in front of us, but you sure couldn’t tell that by the way we act. We can’t wait to experience what the rest of our lives will bring. Maybe finding your soul mate takes half of your life to do it…if it does, I can promise you it’s worth the wait. Jeff and I knew each other for three years before we ever started dating. One day we decided to take the chance and see where it led.
Life certainly transitions for all of us and we should always try to find a way to embrace it. Yes, I hate getting older and watching my kiddos leave the nest, but oh my gosh look at the possibilities ahead with a wonderful person to share them with. I have a motto I like to live by – “Life’s too short not to be happy”. If I can leave you with a bit of advice to navigate through life with….”Eat your black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day, Don’t wear white shoes after Labor Day, Jump In and Never Say Never”…because life really is to short not to be happy!
Marlee McCormick