Always and Never

I was just thinking about something, thought I'd throw it out here. I reread the Valentine's card my wife gave me. She said that she had been pondering lately how she liked our marriage better now than when we were first married. What a blessing to me. We've been married for almost 6 years.

Then later today I was throwing a load of laundry in on my lunch hour, and I was thinking about the beginning of our marriage. I remember a quote that I told Corie. I said, "I never want to..." I was realizing that I had framed it as a good thing for her, but I had very selfish motives for it. Now I've learned that there are never always, nor are there always nevers. I've broken that very statement to her. She has reminded me of it several times over the years.

Anyway, it was on my mind so I thought I'd share it with you. If you're young, be careful about using always and never. It'll catch up with you sometimes.

--Ben