The Honeymoon Stage

I have not written a blog post in months, and with my recent dive into marriage I thought it was necessary! I was given council a long time ago to write in my journal every day. While on my mission, that didn't seem like too much of a problem. I've slacked tremendously though, and I have no written record of all the exciting things that have happened in my life over the last 9 months! It is funny how important words on a blank page (or in my case now, a computer screen) can mean so much to so many. I express my emotions best through words, and I have missed the outlet blogging has given me!

Since this is the most personal blog I have made, I figured an introductory post wasn't too necessary. My mother will read this because she is my mom, and my husband will read this because he loves me. Anyone else who stumbles upon my blog has the potential to increase my views, and share in the joys and craziness of my life!
So, there's that.


Isaac and I have been married coming up on two weeks now. I know what you are thinking... barf. Who counts how many weeks you have been married? I dont feel like two weeks is any sort of recognizable accomplishment. Especially when I consider the fact that my grandparents have been married for 60 years. Now, that is an accomplishment! When Isaac and I visited with them a couple days before the wedding, my grandmother pulled out a piece of paper that said, "I love and adore you. Have a good day!" My grandma had written a little note for my grandpa to find when he woke up for work. On the bottom of the paper, was a response from him that said, "Right back at ya, baby!"
My heart turned into a puddle of love. Perhaps that doesn't seem like much. However I saw a small glimpse of what I hope Isaac and I can have 60 years down the road. Small acts of kindness and appreciation go a long way-especially in marriage. Life gets tough. Can you imagine what couples go through during 60 years of marriage?! My grandpa still looks at his wife with stars in his eyes. Every phone conversation I have with my grandma I hear the words, "Your grandpa is so patient and hard working. He takes such great care of me." They both have spent the majority of their life building their family on principles of love and admiration for each other and their children.

As I mentioned above, its amazing what a few little words can do! Their example has meant a lot to me over the years, but has become ever present as I step into the new role as Mrs. Forsgren. I hope I never take Isaac's love and patience for granted. I hope we can always appreciate the foundation we worked so hard to build. Heaven forbid I loose my mind, point me back to this blog post, and remind me of the important lesson my grandparents taught us that day.

As expected, my life is pretty surreal right now. To answer the question so many have asked me: No, marriage doesn't feel any different. To be honest, it doesn't even feel real that we are married. Perhaps I can thank my mission. I had 7 companions and 4 areas. I was use to different living situations, and well prepared for change. Something I have noticed though, is that your honey moon can set up false expectations for what life will be like when you return. I mean think about it. You start out your marriage with this huge party. You dress up, dance like crazy, and get sent on your way with a few hundred bucks in your pocket. You sleep in a bed you never have to make, use towels you never have to wash, and your day job is far from your mind. If you are blessed like us, you spend 4 days on this huge yacht. Food and drinks are unlimited, the hot tub is the perfect temperature, and you spend hours with your toes in the sand soaking up the sun. Who knows when the two of us will ever have a vacation like this again! Someone told us at the end of our reception, "Remember, this is only the beginning." What wise words!


  I am still convinced that Isaac and I work well together, so this transition has gone pretty smoothly. All of the traveling did give us both a pretty nasty head cold. Both of us take turns waking up the other because of coughing fits. And of course, Tuesday morning came too quickly. We both returned to the adult responsibilities we left behind two weeks ago. It is fun to come home to my best friend.  He is so patient with my need to put all of these girly decorations all over the house. Every time we make something look cute, I thank him for letting me set it up! We do it together, and its been a good experience to finally make something ours. If you ask me, we have quite the system. I do the laundry, while he takes the trash out and takes care of the things that I cant reach. Marriage is about teamwork, right?

We are both learning more about each other's families, especially since he has officially met all of mine. Isaac comes from a very tight knit, large family. I come from a small family, and they are all back home in Colorado. It is weird that I have "In Laws" now. I am still not use to being apart of a family so large, so my quest to develop personal relationships with all of them will continue. I will be excited to have Isaac strengthen his relationship with my family. Having our families come together for the wedding stood as a reminder for me, that as imperfect as all of us are, families are eternal. I think Isaac and I got lucky to have the family that we do, because they have been nothing but supportive and loving since day one.

I am looking forward to the blog post i will make about our honeymoon! It is way over due, and we have some fun pictures to share. I know our parents are anxiously waiting to hear all about it. Mostly because all they have heard is, "It was a blast and we are exhausted." Haha sorry Mom and Dad!

Well, before I bore you to death, let me end with this: Marriage is wonderful. Anything ordained of God and deemed as sacred shouldn't be anything less. I would probably be rolling my eyes if I saw a whole blog dedicated to someones marriage and family, but I am starting to see things a little bit more clear. Family life is eternal life, and I am not ashamed to share the love I have for my own family.


Until next time!

XOXO- The Forsgrens