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Here's some of my notes from what Dr. Bob Noonan, Marriage and Family Therapist & Christian Counselor shared with us last Thursday morning. If you missed it, or want to read more, pick up this book, The 7 Desires of Every Heart by Mark Laaser. Or if you'd like to meet with Bob, he has open slots and office hours at COD, if you'd like to get in touch with him you can call the church office for his number (or ask someone on the GUM leadership team).

The 7 Desires of Every Heart:
1. To be heard and understood 2. To be affirmed 3. To be blessed 4. To be safe 5. To be touched 6. To be chosen 7. To be included

A Marriage Mission Statement. Do you have one? You should! Decide what your values are and where you're going and then work on putting habits in place to live out your mission for your marriage.

Check in often - time away with your spouse preferably once a quarter but at least a couple weekends a year!

The best thing you can do for your kids is to love your husband and be loved by him.

What did Bob say that really stuck with you?