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Archive for December, 2008

Send Couple Photos & “How We Met” Stories

December 29th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Win a Romantic Getaway to The Anniversary Inn with Your Couple Photos and “How We Met” story.

One lucky couple will receive a FREE one-night stay at the beautiful Anniversary Inn of their choice, in the room of their choice! (Valued up to $289.) In addition to the luxury of spending focused time and attention on each other, you’ll enjoy the relaxing in-room jacuzzi, complimentary cheesecake, sparkling apple cider, and a delicious freshly baked breakfast delivered to your suite.

To enter the drawing, send us a favorite photo of you and your spouse, and/or a wedding or engagement photo, by Saturday, February 14th, 2009.

Tell us the story of how you met, how many years you’ve been married, plus something you do to strengthen your marriage (500 words or less). The lucky couple will be contacted by email, and then announced in our “Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage” newsletter.

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Staying Together

December 26th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

The Osmond Brothers (2nd Generation) sang this song “We’re Staying Together” as a tribute to their parents who recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. It’s true that the greatest gift one can give a child is for their parents to love each other in marriage. I was particularly impressed with this song, which encourages couples to shut out the voices that tempt them with thoughts and actions that could destroy their marriage.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Married Parents & Church—Good for Kids

December 17th, 2008 by Kevin Brotherson

Family going to churchWashington D.C. — A new study released today by Family Research Council’s Mapping America Project finds that children have fewer problems at school and home when they live with both biological parents and frequently attend religious services.

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The Christmas Lights Are Up

December 16th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

Christmas lights are up

Husband: My wife has been on my case to get the Christmas lights up for a couple of weeks now. They are up now and for some reason she will not talk to me…

Merry Christmas!

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Thanks for Making Us #1!

December 16th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

Deseret Book screen shot

We want to thank you for making us the #1 bestselling marriage and parenting book at Deseret Book. We appreciate you sharing “And They Were Not Ashamed–Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment” with friends and family.

We appreciate the stories you have shared with us of how this book has blessed the lives of those you love. We hope you will keep on sharing this book with others and continue to help strengthen marriages intimately.

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“How We Met” Story #1 — Kevin & Laura

December 9th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

Kevin and Laura engaged  Kevin and Laura wedding photo  Kevin and Laura 2008

Kevin and Laura
Married 18 years

Kevin and I were both attending Brigham Young University when a chance encounter brought us together. I had missed the first week of the winter semester for a business trip, so on arriving home Sunday, I attended my previous ward (congregation) church services, since I had missed mine. There in the pews was a row of handsome guys that I hadn’t seen before!

Later that evening at a church meeting a friend introduced me to one of the tall good looking guys that I had seen earlier that day in church. His name was Kevin. As luck would have it, when I walked into my Religion class on Tuesday, there sat that same good-looking guy, Kevin, that I had met Sunday evening. Read the rest of this entry »

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Happy Holidays for Your Honey

December 7th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

Couple kiss Christmas
Don’t make your husband last on your list this Christmas. Make the holidays a little happier for your honey by paying attention to the Four A’s: Appreciation, Admiration, Attention and Affection.      ~~~~~~~~~~~

Julie and April were helping in their children’s kindergarten class a few weeks before Christmas, as they discussed all the antics they had been through to get their kids the perfect Christmas gifts.

They laughed and giggled about all they had done to find just the right gifts, and to make their kids’ Christmas extra exciting. One of them had driven to four different locations of the same store just to find the specific longed-for remote control car that was a must-have on her son’s Christmas list.

The tone changed a bit when Julie said, “So, what are you getting your husband?” They both chuckled when they simultaneously quipped, “We know what they want, of course.” This was quickly dismissed as they pondered the necessary and practical gifts they needed to find for their husbands’ Christmas.   Read the rest of this entry »

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