Friends aren't friends forever

This past saturday my wife and I (I could say Melissa, but I still like the idea of saying "wife") went to my parents house in Wisconsin so we could go to an ice cream reception at my old church for all the people who weren't able to make it down to the wedding or for whoever wanted to come. We were hoping to get a few more gifts and we did, which was nice. A few of some of my closer friends from high school came, and it was really good to see them, but as soon as I started talking to them there was just no more connection. I found myself reverting to those lame questions about school and if they graduated this year. In those conversations I realized just how easy it is to completely lose contact with people who you really spent a lot of time with. There's no way I could really spend an extended amount of time with those guys anymore without it turning completely awkward. On the other hand, there are two guys I went to high school with and several friends from LCC who I can not talk to for a long time and then get back together and it's like no time has been lost. I know that there is a closeness in these relationships that cannot rival some of my high school relationships. However, I know that even those friendships, if not properly curated, can dwindle over time. Now that I am married it's time to find a balance between my wife and those friends who I don't want to lose contact with. Of course, my wife is my first priority, but I know I will still look forward to the occasional guys night (smash bros, nick and luke). And by the way, today is officially one month after our wedding, and I could not be happier.

Married

I finally made it to Panera to post a blog. Apparently people have been craving some blogging from me, and I have to admit that I do miss it dearly. However, my wedding and my honeymoon took far greater precedent than sitting down to write a mere blog. As I write this I am again reminded of my new status in society: Married. Forevermore on all of my official documents I will check the box stating that I am a married man. No more will the word "single" be evident on my official record. Crazy, isn't it? But I will say it feels wonderful. Checkboxes on official documents aside, marriage is a beautiful blessing from our Creator who knew exactly what we needed to experience the closest thing humanly possible to a loving relationship with Him. Call me a sappy newlywed, but I truly believe it. However, considering that most of the people who read this blog are currently single, I will respect your singleness and not include the lovestruck rantings of a newlywed. And, honestly, most of those rantings I would rather not pronounce in a public forum such as this one. Basically, I'm just trying to say that I feel blessed by God in my new married life, and I will proudly check the "married" box on all of my official documents for the rest of my life.