by Mary Carver | Feb 13, 2015 | marriage
I cranked up the music because nothing makes cleaning enjoyable but music makes it a little better. It doesn’t, however, drown out the soundtrack in my head: This sucks! I hate cleaning! Why doesn’t it ever end? Stupid dishes! Stupid dirty floors! Why do...
by Mary Carver | Oct 15, 2014 | marriage
My friend Elizabeth came over to my house after school to curl my hair. My little brother ironed the vest came with my skirt set – the one my mom suffered through a tortuous shopping trip to find. Yes, I was pretty in plaid well before Britney told us to hit her...
by Mary Carver | May 29, 2014 | marriage
A couple years ago Mark and I were eating lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Awkwardly, we were seated right behind my high school music teacher and his wife. (I say “awkwardly” because is there anything MORE awkward than being seated near someone...
by Mary Carver | Dec 20, 2013 | marriage
A few weeks ago Mark and I were in the car, just the two of us. That’s pretty unusual, so I wonder now what the occasion was. Obviously our conversation has taken up all the room my memory has left. [Side note: People? TELL ME my brain capacity will return after...
by Mary Carver | Oct 15, 2013 | Family Life, marriage
Nineteen years ago today, I put on my new outfit and let my friend Elizabeth curl my hair. My brother had offered to iron the back of my plaid vest and accidentally left an iron mark on the apparently fragile fabric, but it was okay. My matching plaid skirt fit...
by Mary Carver | Apr 24, 2013 | Faith Life, Family Life, marriage
This weekend, thousands of women around the world will watch a webcast about staying in community, in relationship even when it’s hard. When they do, they’ll hear me talk about how I chose to stay in my marriage last year, even when it was hard. Because...
