by Tudie Rose | May 9, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
As a mom, I’ve never been too keen on Mother’s Day. Let’s just say I have a very bad attitude about the whole thing. I used to tell my kids, “If you want to do something nice for me for Mother’s Day, clean your room and don’t fight for one whole day.” Well, I’m...
by Tudie Rose | May 2, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
My husband is 12 years older than I am, and most of our friends are older than both of us. In recent years, we’ve watched our friends become ill and their spouses struggle to care for them. It is not easy. As a matter of fact, in some cases it is probably the most...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 18, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
I’m not going to sugar coat it. There are some things about growing old that just stink. Some of those things can make or break a marriage. Sometimes our bodies feel quite young, but our minds get on a fast-moving train to nowhere. Some people’s minds are as sharp...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 11, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
My paternal grandfather was 12 years older than my grandmother. My husband is 12 years older than I. My oldest daughter is 12 years younger than her husband. I know that’s a bizarre coincidence. In addition, my niece married someone several years younger (I don’t...
by Tudie Rose | Apr 4, 2014 | Tudie Rose--Marriage
Recently, my sister reminded me of a time of freezing weather when my parents had no power for several days. They were older, and Dad’s health was not the best. We were all worried about them, but they were having a great time. They sat all bundled up and talked...
