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Marriage is a Grand Adventure

By Jaimi Jones

When you think of adventure, what words comes to your mind?

life*risk*fishing*rivers*marriage

*fun*exhilarating

*mountains*oceans*streams

*campfires*a good book

When you hear:

We are going on an adventure

Oh Boy, this is going to be an adventure

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime

Adventure awaits

What emotions surface?

Excitement*fear* anticipation-*hesitation* preparation*destination*journey

What do you take with you?

Hiking boots*tennis shoes*jacket*backpack*map*lots of extras (food, water, clothes)*fishing poles-*my lover (husband/wife)*journal*book*tent

"When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen"

A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

While writing this blog I came across several quotes about adventure. We have come to look every day for adventure. Some are small and just seem to show up as a sweet gift, other adventures we dream about and plan with many details. Our outlook on life can determine how we view adventure. We choose life to the full.

Gandolf "I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.'
Mr. Baggins I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!" ?

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

When you read the quote from The Hobbit, which character can you most relate to?

Which character would you like to be?

If you were planning an adventure, who would you invite to join you?

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