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From Lisa Speers at The Evolving Nest

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Lisa Speers 🔹Writer 🔹Speaker 🔹Video/Podcaster

On a warm summer's evening in 1992, while most of

On a warm summer's evening in 1992, while most of the nation was glued to their TV's watching the 5th game of the NBA Finals, my husband and I set out on a journey that would forever shape our lives.

My twenty-three-year-old self was so naïve. It's shocking now to realize how little I knew about what it would take to create a healthy marriage. And still, I walked down the aisle so self-assured. I truly believed that a "successful marriage" was simply about reaching a milestone, as if endurance alone would earn us a prize.

As we celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary, I know firsthand that it has been anything but a simple race to the finish line. It's been beautiful yet challenging—an adventure that continues to teach us valuable lessons about love, commitment, and the power of allowing each other to grow as individuals while continuing to grow stronger as a couple.

Like most couples, we still have issues that crop up, but thankfully our approach to resolving them has evolved beyond "the silent treatment," which was my go-to favorite. Over the years, we have equipped ourselves with new tools to help us navigate these challenges, and the cycle between becoming triggered and resolving our conflicts has shortened considerably.

We had so much fun together while we were dating and promised to keep that sense of wonder alive. Of course, there were times when life got hectic, so whenever we felt the joy fading, one of us would find a way to surprise the other, bringing "fun" back into our lives.

We also loved to travel, and getting away seems to reignite that spark of adventure that too often gets buried beneath the daily grind. Our journeys may not always be extravagant, but they've always been a great way to reconnect.

Today, on this special day, I am grateful for all the ordinary, imperfect moments, the hurdles we've overcome, and the wisdom we've gained along the way. I am filled with hope and excitement for what lies ahead. Our journey has been far from flawless, but as I look back, I am profoundly grateful to the man who has been my partner, confidant, and best friend for over thirty years and counting. With much love, 💗 Lisa XOXO

💙Happy Mother's Day! May you find joy whether y

💙Happy Mother's Day! May you find joy whether you are spending time with your kids or reminiscing with them from afar. #mothersday #mothersday2023 #emptynestmom #emptynest

Kudos to you at whatever stage you’re in…by @s

Kudos to you at whatever stage you’re in…by @showerarguments

The time seems to be flying, everyone told me it w

The time seems to be flying, everyone told me it would. #parentingteenagers #parenting #collegemom

💙 Sometimes we just need a little reminder. #mi

💙 Sometimes we just need a little reminder. #midlifewomen #midlifewomenrock #midlifeawakening

Amen. By @ nogreaterjoy

Amen. By @ nogreaterjoy

💜 Loving this as I enjoy a couple precious days

💜 Loving this as I enjoy a couple precious days in Texas with my away-from-home kids. Thanks, @mom_inthemoment, Sydnei Kaplan, for the reminder.

💗 How many times do we say no to something and

💗 How many times do we say no to something and don’t go because we don’t have the “perfect” outfit or we haven’t lost weight we’d hope to? Then, we get mad at ourselves for not going? Try saying yes next time. Encouragement by @ordinaryonpurpose

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