Marriage should be a fortress of well-being—a place of safety and sanctity not only for the couple, but also for all who live within, enter, or visit.
Yet even the strongest walls can be breached by unwelcome intruders. They slip in unseen—addictions that steal time, attention, and focus from those who truly deserve it. Such intruders wedge themselves between the couple, draining goodness and kindness from this precious union.
Some arrive with malicious intent, driven by selfish and toxic agendas. Others come with goodwill and kind hearts, yet their words and actions unknowingly cause more harm than the worst enemy, chipping away at the very foundation.
Exhaustion, weariness, boredom, and rigid routines can become self-inflicted wounds, cutting off the water supply that sustains the fortress.
So tend to your defenses—together.
Even if torn out by the roots, heartbroken and lost, choose to stumble or crawl back to one another. Rebuild what has been taken, lost, or forgotten.
We build that fortress daily—with kind hands, gentle words, and attentive actions.
Be the sanctuary for the many souls who may one day find shelter in your fortress of love. And above all, be grateful for the immense privilege of walking this life’s journey with a sweet soul by your side.
May your fortress ever be a thing of beauty—mighty, strong, and uplifting to behold.
Beautiful post! I also love your blog background. Very pretty. Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada. (born here as well)
ReplyDeletethanks so much Linda appreciate your message
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