Second Marriage and Merging Families

Shortly after writing my last post, which seems like so long ago, I began dating someone. We are now fairly close to celebrating two years of marriage. I would like to say that everything has been wonderful, but you all would know that this simply can't be because life often throws the less than wonderful at us. It has been wonderful to have someone by my side through all of the moments. We can pray for each other, encourage each other, talk through things together, and trust God together. That is a blessing! With most of our children grown, you might think that merging the two families would be easy. But, it isn't always. From parenting styles to music preferences, there has been a lot of give and take. One thing I know, I love my husband, my children, and my husband's children and our grandchild with my whole heart. I know my husband loves me, his children, my children, and our grandchild with all of his heart. And, love never fails. What has happened in the past...