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Thanks for dropping in!! We did the Husband Project back in July of 2012. But feel free to take a look around. You can stay up do date by subscribing to my feed and liking my Facebook page, where news is always streaming!
One of my goals for the month of July is to begin reading a book to encourage my marriage and I thought it would be fun to do The Husband Project together.
So yesterday on Facebook, just to get an idea of interest, I asked if anyone would be interested in doing it with me. The response was overwhelming!
So consider this the official sign up (linky below). If you don’t have a blog, no worries! Just leave a comment saying “Hey! I’m in!”
We will begin July 30th. I will post an introduction on that day letting you know how the project will work. Since I can’t post everyday on my blog, we will utilize Facebook and Twitter to communicate throughout the week with how the projects are going. Then I’ll post once per week to let you know how it’s going for me, and give you an opportunity to link up a post of your own, or share in the comments how it’s going for you.
I admit, I’ve allowed my husband to go on the back burner of life. It’s not that we don’t connect or that I feel distant from him. But I don’t make intentional steps to purposefully connect with him. Not lately. Not in the last 5 years…or some obnoxious amount of time. Having children consistently can really shift your focus, you know?
Accountability is crucial for me and turning it into a community endeavor makes it more likely that I will follow through. Plus, it’s always more fun to do things with friends! I’m sure we can bounce some awesome ideas off each other and spur one another on!!
One of the things that’s really motivating for me, is when the author writes things like
“We all have projects that we start enthusiastically and never manage to finish. Don’t let this happen to you with The Husband Project.”
Did you happen to read my post yesterday? This speaks right to the heart of that issue!
I want to make this a real commitment. I want to come alongside you as you come alongside me, and we hold one another up and encourage each other.
Let’s not make this just “another book club”. Let’s really dig in and make this count for our marriage. Let’s make it the beginning of a life long habit that we will continue long after the book is read.
Make it a priority. Reading the book will be the easy part. If you already have the book, I encourage you to begin reading it and jotting down your own ideas. If you have a blog, start drafting posts on your own thoughts so you can link up in the coming weeks.
Aren’t our husbands worth it? Isn’t our marriage worth fighting for?
With the divorce rate at about 50%, we need to step it up. Divorce is not a word in my marriage vocabulary. But for others, it is a very real possibility. I’ll save the “why’s” for another post.
For now, sign up to join The Husband Project and let’s make some new habits!
Next week I’ll have a timeline posted for the duration of this project and more details about what you can expect and what you should read when.
Who’s in?
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Sounds great! Count me in.
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I’m in!!
I’m excited! I am so in…and while we are not struggling, or in a rough place, you are so right that our marriages tend to take the back burner….we have been trying to be more intentional about doing a date night, but even that has been kind of a joke, so I am really looking forward to this!
I don’t have a blog, but I think I would like to do this. Any way that I can find to love my love better is welcome!
Sounds good!
I’m in via Facebook. I go into this praying that God will mold me into the wife He intends me to be for my husband.
I’m in via facebook.
I am in!
Hey! I’m in!
What a wonderful idea! I can testify to how my own marriage improved over the last 3 years when I came to the realization (more like baptism by fire!) of how I had over the years put my husband in the background and focused on the children, chores etc.more. It was a very painful truth to own up to and had its painful consequences, but I intentionally started to love on my man and turned things around. Today we have the best relationship we have had in 22 years of marriage. I’ll definitely encourage others to do this…good luck to everyone!
I’m in
I am in. However, my love is out of town until the end of August. I will be reading and following the blog to get some great ideas.
I’m in!
I’m in! This sounds like just what I (and a lot of us!) need right now!
I’m in! (By the way… this week our kids are away with grandparents, so the hubs and I are reconnecting and will be going away to a little cabin in the woods for a couple days! What a great kick-off to this project!) Thank you!
Just celebrated 21 years of marriage but with the kids entering college and leaving “the nest” for good after that, I think it’s important to refocus on my marriage since we started our family right after we got married and had little time just to be a couple like we will now.
This book has been on my ‘To-Read’ for quite some time. This will give me an excuse to make it happen! thanks!
I’m in through FB as well.
Let’s do this
I’m in too!
Count me in!
Please count me in!
Cool idea. Blogs might be hubbie’s new favorite thing after I complete a project like this.
I’m in via facebook!
I’m in!!
I am in! I have a blog but will probably not be posting about this.
I’m in! I don’t have a link, but count me in. I’ve been through this book before, and it was great!
I’m in! My blog is hibernating right now but I’ll be following you via FB!
I’d like to do this
Pregnant with number 2 right now and definitely needing to do this now when I’m tempted most to neglect my sweet husband. 
I was just married on June 30th to the man of my dreams and prayers!!!!! I am so looking forward to this project….I want to start off right and keep it right! Thank you so much for all the wonderful insights, advice, and encouragement!
I’m in!
Mom of 2 boys
Looking forward to this!
I’m in!
I’m in!
This is a great idea. I’ve recently done something like this with a FB group. We did something from Elizabeth George and it was a very good experience–drawing me (and others) closer to our husbands. I think I’ll have to join you on this project another time however. But thanks for suggesting such a great opportunity though, Stephanie!
I am in!!!
I’m in.
I’m in
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Great idea!! Love this! (it starts the day before our 8th anniversary)
im in
I’m in.
Lisa
We’re moving soon, so I’m not sure if I’ll be online for that first week update … but this is something I really need. There’s been a lot of stress and craziness going on around here for quite awhile now. Refocusing is an excellent idea. Even with the move, I can access Twitter at the very least the first week for sure. So count me in!
I’m in!
Cheryl
I’m in!
I’m in.
I am definitely in! I love this sort of thing! I hope I always strive to be a better wife and have a great marriage no matter how long i am married!
Im IN!
Count me in!!
Sunday is our 29th anniversary- count me in- via Facebook!
I am in
Hey! You can count me in!
sounds good!
I am certainly up for this! Accountability is huge with me as well! Can’t wait to jump in! Thanks!
i’m in -via facebook! this starts the day after our 11th wedding anniversary
I’m in
I’m excited!!
I don’t have this book. :( As I’m going through my massive book collection, I’ve found a few that I do want to read. I need all the encouragement I can get to become a better wife.
Oops… signed in above – sorry, new to this!
I’m in!
I’m in
I would like to join as well. I just bought the book about a month ago and have been reading it but haven’t found anyone to participate with!
I’m totally in!
I’M READY FOR THIS. THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN INVESTING IN OUR MARRIAGES.
I’M READY FOR THIS. THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN INVESTING IN OUR MARRIAGES.
Count me in! Thanks Kacey @ Well Rounded Home for the info.
I’m in!!!
I am in! I bought the book 2 months ago but was in need of accountability. Perfect! So excited.
I’m in!- felicita
IM TOTALLY IN! But i don’t have the book… =( You will be posting on Facebook for this right? Cause i have yet to venture into the Blogger world.. =) THANKS
I’m in!
Hi Im in
I’m in!!!
Ran across this on Pinterest! … I’m In
I’m in too. How will we be able to keep in touch?
Im in via FB.
Found on Pintrest. I’m in!
i am in via Facebook!!
I’m in.
I’m in
im in :
I don’t know why it’s not showing my (user)name, but I’m Melissa, and I’m in!
I’m in!
im in!
I would love to participate!! I really need some help.
Im in
I am in!
Here from pinterest and in!
I’m definitely in! Just bought the book yesterday.
I’m in!
I’m innnnn
Hey! I’m in!
I’m in! 10 years in and doing well….but I want to be great!
I’m in!
Im in
I’m in!!
Can I still be in even tho I am a day late?? Cause I am in then!
You’re not a day late.
I switched the date to tomorrow!!
I’m in
Michelle in
I am in!!!
I’m in.
I’m in
I’m in! We could use the help.
I’m in!
I’m in
I’m in
I’m in
I’m in!!!
Im in Jammie Doucet
I can’t wait – just bought the book!! We leave for vacation tomorrow – it is going to be my vacation reading!
I’m in! My husband got me the book for our 3 year anniversary (last week) and I’m ready. We’re heading on vacation tomorrow – going to make this my vacation read!
I’m in!
I’m In!!!
I’m In!!!!!
I’m in!!
I’m in!!
I am in via FaceBook as well <3 yay I am excited to see what blessings God has in store for my marriage
Would love to be a part of this. Need to get the book.
I’m in! I don’t blog so I will find you on facebook.
I’m in! I’ll have to play a little catch up, but I’m excited to see God work through this!
I’m in! Looking forward to it!
I am totally in, just got the book on kindle version and started reading it already!
I’m in too.
Saw this on interest I’m in
I am in!!
Love your blog! I’m in!!!
Catching this late but I’m in!
I just ordered the book so I will need to play catch up. But Im in!
alright, a bit late but i’m in! going to add you on FB.
Ok, I’ll give it a try.
I tried doing it about a year ago but I was on my own and didn’t have anyone to talk to about it or to get input from. I would love to join you in this project. I’m going to start tonight with the reading and putting some ideas down in my book. I know my husband loved what I started but I didnt have the energy to finish it. I’m praying that with the help of others I will be able to finish the project this time.
hi, i’m in!
I’m in…Just finished reading the first half of the book and now I am going to read through the projects!
I am in.
is it to late, I would love to be in on this as well?
Nope, it’s not too late!
I’m in!
I’m in
I”m IN!!!!!
I am in! 21 years married and still love him as much as ever but our lives are.crazy with four kids so its time to refocus.
I’m in!
I would love too!!
I’m in!!
I’m in!!!!
I’m in
I’m in
Me too
i’m in!!
Hey, I’m In!
I’m joining a little late, but I read a bunch last night and will catch up!!! This is so worthwhile. Life gets crazy with kids and ministry, and my husband is a wonderful gift from the Lord to my life and the lives of our kids. He deserves this.
Is it too late? I would love to do this!
I am late – but I am in (via facebook! Sounds like a great way to refocus some much needed attention!
I’m in
I would love to lead a group with my friends and family. Do you have a training book or information on starting a local group? It would be nice to meet in person and talk about the things we are doing and experiencing.
dawnccooper73@yahoo.com
I’m in!!! Willing to do anything PROGod, PROMarriage, & PROMe! I have to catch up as I will be getting the book today.
Can I still jump in?
I’m with Manda on this. I am so excited to do this!!! But I don’t have the book. I’m not a bogger either, but am great with facebook, lol
I’m in, but I don’t have the book! I have my blog could you post on there?
Wow! This is awesome! =) It’s sad I came in late.. but never too late to do this!
http://www.thejourneyofawoman.com
hey I’m in!
I’m in also!
Im in thanks
I’m in via facebook. I need to do this.
I’m in
I’m In
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