Day 25

Envelopes are one of those archaic things we still have, but seldom use. I know I have a drawer full of them. Big ones, small ones, ones with windows on them and ones that have the lining in them so you can't see what is in there.

Envelopes have been a marriage saver for us and even an insanity saver for me. You see envelopes hold things that are important....a letter, a check, a card, a secret. For us envelopes hold money. Not just checks, but cash money. Each envelope is labeled......groceries, entertainment, dining out, coffee, clothing etc. Each month these envelopes get filled and when they are empty we know its gone. We know that we will have to wait until next month to reap the rewards of the envelope.

For some people they don't need to use envelopes for this kind of thing. For us it has provided that common ground where there is understanding amongst two people who do it differently. It has provided a peaceful place to deal with a stressful thing....money. I highly recommend envelopes if you don't already have them.

Today I am thankful for the envelopes that provide peace and common ground understanding in my marriage.