Marriage offers something the human heart deeply desires: to be fully known and still deeply loved.
On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer reflected on the extraordinary promise a husband and wife make to one another. Out of all the people in the world, each spouse says, in effect, “I choose you.”
Your spouse comes to know your “strengths, your weaknesses, your dreams, fears, your history,” Doug explained. And after seeing the virtues as well as the flaws, that person can still say, “I’m still here. And I want to be here.”
That faithful love came alive when Nikki from Indiana called to share her marriage story. She married her high school sweetheart, Robbie, and the couple eventually faced six difficult years of infertility.
Nikki said they remained committed to Catholic teaching while pursuing fertility treatments, even when doing so was difficult. They later pursued adoption, only to have an adoption fall through.
In the midst of their struggle, they consecrated their marriage to the Eucharist. Nikki watched Robbie grow into a stronger spiritual leader in their home, particularly through prayer.
Then came joyful news: Nikki and Robbie are expecting a baby boy in October.
“After six years of trying and praying, we just surrendered finally,” Nikki said.
Their story beautifully illustrates Doug’s reflection: marriage is a commitment to keep choosing and loving one another through whatever comes.
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