An Excerpt from The Art Of Marriage by Wilferd Arlan Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created. In marriage the little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers the whole family.
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humour.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner; it is being the right partner.



This was an excerpt that meant something to Doreen VanTil on the day she said 'I do' to Bob McDonough on their wedding day on

Saturday September 2nd, 2023 on Beaver Island at Donegal Bay.

10 years ago Bob's sister Colleen suggested Bob ask Doreen out...the rest, as they say, is history.

There were a few bumps along the way, as there are in all relationships, but at the end of the day Doreen told me she has never loved anyone the way she loves Bob. She describes how they 'just click' and the longer they've been together how much better they have learned to communicate. 

And now they have combined their beautiful families, Bob's daughter Ireland, his stepson Josh, and Bob's adorable grandson, Weston are all now officially related to Doreen's 4 children-Ben,Sarah, and twin girls Ashley and Courtney- along with Doreen's two grandchildren, Hunter and beautiful Amelia. 

And while not everyone could be at the ceremony on the island, Doreen's two oldest children and grandson were there in spirit. 

In the meantime Bob and Doreen's friends came together to have some great food provided by the The Elks as well as some drinks atop Bob's phenomenal bar piece conveniently located in a warehouse owned by one of his family members. 

Laughs and good times were had by all and that is a great start to what I hope is many years of happiness to come to this great couple. 
I connected instantly with Doreen in a very real way and I personally want nothing more than for this wonderful woman to have found the man of her dreams. 
And honestly it gives ME hope that I, myself, may find mine someday.


All my best to Bob and Doreen,
With much love, Roxanne
 

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