Your personal mountains to climb

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Any outdoorsman will tell you that each climbing experience in unique in scenery and difficulty. One part of the trail could give one person blisters and throbbing calves for days, while other parts are full of breathtaking waterfalls and wildlife.

Each marriage has their own personal mountain to climb. Some may ask, what’s the point? Why even bother with working on a marriage? What makes hikers and climbers keep going back?

Because the process of overcoming sorrows, pain and frustration makes the view from the top even more breathtakingly beautiful and sweet.

After you and your sweetheart climb the wall together, take some time to talk about some of your mountains you’ve climbed together in your marriage. What worked? What didn’t work? What will you repeat with your next climb? What will you avoid?

 A friend shared an experience recently about his son at the dental office. He absolutely hated the dentist. He did not want his cavity filled, and was experiencing quite a bit of anxiety. Then, when this young boy's name was called, he jumped out of his seat, and proclaimed, "BRING ON THE PAIN!"

He understood that the pain is only temporary, and the outcome would be worth it in the end.

Marriage is absolutely worth it in the end.