Happily Ever Laughter

What I Want In A Man As The Years Go By
By Ken Davis

Sometimes it's good to have realistic expectations. For example, here's something my wife, Diane, wrote:

Here's the list of things I wanted in a man before I got married:

• Handsome, charming, stylish dresser, thoughtful, in great physical condition, and romantic

Here's how I revised the list at age thirty:

• Nice looking; opens car doors; is a good listener; works out some and is in decent shape; remembers anniversaries, birthdays, and other important events in our lives; and is romantic at least once a week

Here's is what I wanted in a man at forty-one:

• Not too ugly; waits until I'm in the are before driving away, acts as if he's listening, holds stomach in, remembers to put the toilet seat down, and often shaves on the weekends.

And the revised list at fifty-two:

• Usually combs hair that's left, asks if I'd like a ride, stays awake when I am talking, wears a shirt that covers his stomach, rarely forgets my name, and sometimes shaves on the weekends.

The new list for sixty-three:

• Keeps nose and ear hair trimmed, can still drive, doesn't make bodily noises or scratch in public, usually wears fresh underwear and matching socks, remembers why he went into a room, and usually shaves.

Here's what I will want at seventy-four:

• Looks don't scare small children, can still find the bathroom, usually wears some clothes, likes soft foods, knows where he left his teeth, and can remember that this is the weekend.

Finally, what I want at age eighty-five:

• Is breathing and can hit the toilet.

The older you are, the easier to meet the expectations!...(Excerpt from pg 5-6)



This is just one classic story shared by couples who have found how humor can make marriages not only better but stronger. In the book, Happily Ever Laughter, Discovering the Lighter Side of Marriage, Ken Davis through Focus on the Family, and more, share those wonderful and lighter sides to making marriages work.

I found this book funny and at times, tapping my husband on the shoulder and saying, "Oh Steve, you just got to hear this one, it's so funny." and then sharing story after story with him. Even my teenager picked it up and was completely laughing out loud with some of the humor between men and women. Finally a book to make you both smile and one I have to highly recommend.

I received this book compliments of Tyndale House Publishers for my review and trust me, this is one you will want to have. We all need a laugh!

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Sleep, It Does A Family Good!

What’s the one thing every family needs more of but can’t seem to find time for? Sleep!

With the ever-growing responsibilities and obligations that families face today, we’re seeing an unprecedented level of sleep deprivation among moms, dads, and even children. The effects of sleep deprivation are serious and can affect us physically, mentally, and spiritually. But what can we do about it?



In Sleep, It Does A Family Good, renowned psychologist Dr. Archibald Hart comes alongside families to offer help and hope for those in desperate need of more rest. In a clear and credible format, Dr. Hart explains the vital role of sleep in our lives. He goes on to offer advice and practical suggestions on ways to ensure every family gets the sleep they need. The fact is that by making a few key changes to our hectic schedules, we can become refreshed, rather than exhausted. By using Dr. Hart’s tools and advice, every family can experience firsthand the truth that a healthy family is a well-rested family.

This is the excerpt from the back cover of this amazing book that I believe everyone needs to read. I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book to review for Tyndale House Publishers and applaud the effort to address this situation that is occurring in families everywhere.

We learned first hand how sleep deprivation can affect relationships, marriages and daily ability to function on the job and ways to avoid losing sleep. The tips and assessments contained in the book are outstanding and can help you assess your own or your families individual sleep needs.

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