As the sun was dowsing of to sleep, I felt my cheeks soaked with pain. “Do I love him?” words floating above my head like a heavy cloud ready to pour. It has only been 6 months of being married and nothing seems to be working at all. My husband being in the service we had to move away from home, leaving our family, friends and life style behind. It was very lonely, frustrating for both of us where we were stationed. An apartment so small, we were not familiar with the town, no friends, it was a disaster.
Feeling depressed with the changes, contentions and conflicts swam around our apartment like fresh air ready to be breathed in. I hated my life, I was ready for a divorce but it got to that point where I had to ask myself “Do I love him?” A question so dear to my heart, it made me wonder not about my life but about our life together. A sparkle in my mind caused a bright smile on my face as I recall our first night on our honeymoon.
Once there were three young men who wanted a trophy so bad. The only problem, the trophy was priced across the river. They all thought it was easy but little they know there were hungry crocodiles swimming in this river. As they were informed before they began, everyone was quite surprised but still had the desire to continue.
The first contestant started to swim; he swam 5 feet and decided to turn back. The second contestant swam quarter of the river and turned back as we was so scared of being eaten. The last contestant feeling so brave dived into the river and started swimming, as he got half of the river he called back saying he is really tired and he would swim back.
We celebrated our anniversary last month and I am glad I thought of this story. I know marriage life would always have difficulties and happy moments. I did say “I do!” on our wedding day why not keep those covenants and swim across the river and win the trophy. This story or joke has helped me till today with the hard times I face.
