"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
Even though writing about love and romance is challenging it's certainly a lot easier than doing it. In writing I am in complete control. I can delete scenes, rewrite something I don't like and make characters do what I want them to do...most of the time, anyway.
But being in a committed marriage requires selflessness, being courageous in the face of trials and often overwhelming odds, the ability to ask for forgiveness and to forgive when it's the last thing you want to do. I have found it also brings more joy, fulfillment, growth, and awareness than any other role.
I am so very grateful for my loving husband, who, like me, is not perfect but makes an honest attempt to do the very best we can under imperfect circumstances. He is my most treasured friend, confidant, and sweetheart. I can only pray that we have another 30 yrs together to fill with more wonderful memories, adventures and joy.
As for my family, friends and readers....I hope God will bring you as much love and happiness in your life as I have experienced. Thanks for the happy wishes that have come our way today...Clarisse
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Woody Allen said, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans." I'm pretty sure he is laughing his head off right now knowing I'm preparing to release my first historical, (not hysterical) romance book. I have lots of material having been married for over 36 years to a man who not only makes me laugh, but also helps me love better. Our children bring us so much joy and have multiplied that joy a hundredfold by blessing us with 10 grandchildren whom we are fortunate enough to have live within a few miles of our home. |
Author: Clarisse TateMarried to the same wonderful man for 36 years...yes, you heard that right! I have four beautiful children and 10 amazing grandchildren all living in the same lovely Treasure Valley in Idaho. Having worked in libraries for almost 20 years I now look forward to being numbered among the authors people love to read. ArchivesCategories
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