THOUGHTS FOR COUPLES

God, help us!

* Change what we can, accept what we can't,
and have the wisdom to know the difference.

* Emphasize quality time when our quantity of time is limited. Have some enjoyment
"doing all the things we always wanted to do."

* Don't give up till it's time to give up.
Live what days we have as best we can live them.

* Believe in the after-life.
Know that our friends are there
and that eventually we will rejoin each other.

* For each other, try to make the best of whatever happens.

* Challenge each other to be as brave as we can,
but understand each other
when we need time to not be brave.

* Complain as little as we can,
but understand each other when we need to complain,
to feel sorry for ourselves, or to be angry.

* Maintain good health
and cooperate with needed medical care.

* Make wise plans for the survivor's housing and welfare.

* Agree that however hard it is,
whomever survives will carry on,
fighting loneliness,
and honoring the happiness we've had together
by living the remainder of life with dignity and respect for ourselves, for our memories, and for other people.

* Know that any separation is temporary.

* Trust in the God who made us.

In all this, Lord, help us.

Amen

(c) 1990 - Donn B. Murphy

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