Show Me Some Proof

"To be loved and cherished is a woman's heartfelt desire in marriage. This book is written to restore your hope in this desire and to suggest principles to apply in winning a man's genuine love." -Helen Andelin

Time is precious, and when we are in need of answers or a solution, not many us want to waste time with trial and error. I can't predict what Fascinating Womanhood will do for your marriage, but I can tell you what it did for mine.

Drew and I had a rocky start to our relationship. I had a past that I wasn't proud of, and instead of being honest about it, I tried to keep it from him. Despite each lie that he discovered, Drew always found it in his heart to forgive me. However, after 3 months into our engagement, I came clean about the last lie I was holding onto. Of course, it was the worst one. My entire future, and the man I thought I was going to spend it with, hung in the balance. Neither of us knew if we were going to remain together. There was nothing I wouldn't do to keep this man and earn his trust back. So I decided to use every opportunity to show him that I could be the wife he deserved. That's when a friend let me borrow her copy of Fascinating Womanhood. I did everything the book suggested and Drew instantly noticed the difference. I would share with him the things I read and he agreed with all of it. We are certain that this book was a blessing for us both. In more ways than one, Drew has expressed how priceless it is to have a wife who trusts and respects him.

Needless to say, Drew and I are now happily married. While I am still cleaning up the mess I made, I never question Drew's love for me. By his words and actions, I know he adore's me, wants to take care of me, and will protect me with his life. And not out of obligation, but because it is his pleasure to do so. He tells me he loves me and that I'm pretty everyday. "I appreciate you" is not uncommon to hear either.

While God commands husbands to love their wives and wives to respect their husbands, adoration and tenderness is not something women are entitled to. We have to earn it. But rest assured that Fascinating Womanhood will teach you to do just that.

The Holy Grail

I love, love, love being a wife! It has given me purpose, made me more mature, more selfless, and given me the gift of taking care of a man I love and adore. If not for my husband, I would've never had a reason to start cooking... Holy Chef! 

While I enjoy being a wife, it's not always easy. I've found that if a wife wants to see improvements in her marriage, she's got to make the first move.... but boy is it worth it! Fortunately, I learned this before I became a wife. It all began when a friend introduced me to Fascinating Womanhood by Helen Andelin. This book is a wife's Holy Grail. It has helped me develop a deeper appreciation for my husband by enlightening me on the responsibilities and pressure he faces as the spiritual leader. Not only has it deepened my love for Drew, but also his for me because it has taught me how to be the ideal woman according to a man's perspective. Now, I am nowhere near the ideal woman, but I hate to think who I would be had I not read this book.

I believe this book is a gift for both husbands and wives. Therefore, it is my pleasure to share it with you.  Each chapter includes a new lesson along with an assignment to help you apply that lesson. Come visit me as I discuss a new chapter each week.   

If you don't buy the book, I would strongly encourage you to follow me as I go through it, do the assignments, and share your experiences. Whether you are single or married, we all have men in our lives who depend on us for something: love, support, friendship, etc...  This dependence can be overwhelming. Therefore, it is my hope that we can draw strength from each other's shared experiences rather than trying to go it alone.

In Love & Grace,

Alex