Building a Stronger Marriage Together

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Posted on October 10, 2012 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

In the fall of 2012 we decided to change Willie’s old blog to one that we do together. Our focus will be on couples living with a chronic illness or disability and its impact on their marriages. Articles posted before October 2012 were written for a general audience, but we left them here because we think they can continue…

Stronger Together – Married with a Chronic Illness

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

The stress of a chronic illness can be challenging to a marriage, even when two people have been deeply in love for decades. Just knowing that they will live their entire lives (except for a healing miracle) having to cope with the ravages of a disease – such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, lupus, heart disease, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and…

Sailing Through the Storms

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

You are probably in one or more of the following people groups: Those who have been through a stormy time in their lives. Those who are currently going through a stormy time in their lives. Those who will be going through a stormy time in their lives. Those who know someone who is going through a stormy time in their…

Dancing in the Minefields

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

When it comes to living out our marriage vows in a chronic illness marriage (or any marriage for that matter), this song from Andrew Peterson says it all. I’m really impressed with the quality of the lyrics and the simplicity of the music. It is a great reminder to all of us married folks. Enjoy and celebrate!

In Sickness and In Health

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 2 Comments

On our wedding day in 1972, I spoke words of everlasting promise to my wife in front of family and friends. They sounded so profound and so spiritual. Honestly, I was so in love with this woman I would have said anything! I promised her the world! Marry me and you’ll go places! Decades later we are still married. Still…

Wheelchairs and Hotels: The Adventures of Traveling Together

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

Because of Cindy’s walking disability and using a wheelchair, we require special lodging accommodations when traveling. It has not always been smooth sailing for us. There have been some funny and not so funny occurrences. There was that time when there was no hair dryer in our hotel bathroom. I searched for it in other parts of the room, but…

How Do You Apologize?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

We are now in the church season of Lent, a forty day period before Easter set aside as a time of soul-searching and repentance. The forty days reflect Jesus’ withdrawal into the wilderness for his own time of spiritual reflection. In the early church, Lent was a special time when new converts were instructed in the faith and prepared for baptism on Easter….

Simple Advice for Spousal Caregivers

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

Many family members fail to realize how mentally and physically exhausting caregiving can be, especially if one member of the family is doing most of the caregiving. It may not look that difficult on the outside. However, if the “well spouse” is not careful, he/she can begin to feel “burned out.” This can be dangerous to both the well and…

Welcome to Holland!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Willie Batson ~ 0 Comments

The words “in sickness and in health” have been spoken numerous times as marriage vows have been exchanged. The words are spoken with heartfelt promise and devotion. It is with good intentions that the vow is made between the bride and groom. What happens, though, when one spouse actually does become saddled with sickness or a disability, and the other…

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