Transformation: The Journey from "I Do" to "Well Done!"

Are you ready for marriage? Preparation for a wife's big day includes the dresses, flowers, venues, invitations, cake, and of course, the rings. After the big day comes preparation for a lifetime of transformations; and unfortunately, the process can really take one by surprise. After the ceremony is concluded, the guests have shared gifts and returned to their individual lives and spaces, not what? There is help for every stage of the marriage process of becoming one flesh like the Holy Bible teaches. As each person relinquishes singleness to unite as one, for both husbands and wives, transformations must occur. As these adjustments commence, there is a sure model by which every wife can mold her service to her husband from I Do" to "Well Done!"

The responsibilities of being married and a parent all within a two-day process required responses and adjustments that the author never considered necessary. Where does one turn for the right answers? Contained here are Biblical answers to questions, challenges, and false expectations that were experienced early in the author's marriage. Difference of opinions and unrealistic expectations resulted in a plethora of disputes between the happy couple; what appeared to work for Hollywood marriages and on television exacerbated the chaos between two strong-willed individuals, predominantly where the wife was determined to have things her way.

There is hope! With faith, prayer, humility, and practice, transformations for this union resulted in a seamless "happily-ever-after" bond until, at the end of life's journey, honoring their vow to GOD, the two did part. Every marriage will experience transitions from the day "I Do" is promised until death separates the two; however, healthy transformations are the outcomes when the applied model is Biblical.

There is hope and a model for the "happily ever after" couples long to experience. Mrs. Lavine's transparency is evidence that it is possible.

Shine On...from "I Do" to"Well Done!"