Real Stories: Harroll & Brittnei Washington
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I met Brittnei online via her blog, Homemaking With Style and reading her posts about her family and her husband led me to suggest that she share her story with our readers. She agreed and I’m so very glad she did!
Harroll and Brittnei’s marriage started on a solid foundation and they let God direct their steps, which led them to fall in love and take a trip down the aisle.
They talk about how they met, what sustains their marriage and the soon-to-be new addition to their family! |
How did the two of you meet?
We met at church in New Jersey. He was visiting family there and I had been a member for most of my life. I wrote a post on my blog about how it all happened here.
How long have you been married?
In March it will be 3 years that we have been married. :) (They are still very much newlyweds!)
We met at church in New Jersey. He was visiting family there and I had been a member for most of my life. I wrote a post on my blog about how it all happened here.
How long have you been married?
In March it will be 3 years that we have been married. :) (They are still very much newlyweds!)
What did you see in your spouse that made you want to marry him/her?
Harroll: The first impression that I had of her was that she was smart because of how inquisitive and insightful she was at Bible study. She was pretty...exactly the type of girl that I always wanted to be with. I knew she loved God, which was very important to me. I also saw that she was great with children.
Brittnei: The first night that we met up, I noticed how straight forward, yet laid back he was. He told me right then that it was me that he was interested in and was up front about his children,and where he was in his life. I thought this was extremely wonderful and I soon began to value the maturity in an older man that was ready to marry.
What would you say are the strengths of your marriage?
We rely heavily on our faith in Jesus Christ. We communicate about any and everything to the point where now we can sometimes tell the other one what he or she wants or is thinking. We have full trust in one another and in our roles. Brittnei trusts in Harroll's ability to provide for her and their family and Harroll trusts in Brittnei to always be there to encourage and support him as well as nurture their son.
Harroll: The first impression that I had of her was that she was smart because of how inquisitive and insightful she was at Bible study. She was pretty...exactly the type of girl that I always wanted to be with. I knew she loved God, which was very important to me. I also saw that she was great with children.
Brittnei: The first night that we met up, I noticed how straight forward, yet laid back he was. He told me right then that it was me that he was interested in and was up front about his children,and where he was in his life. I thought this was extremely wonderful and I soon began to value the maturity in an older man that was ready to marry.
What would you say are the strengths of your marriage?
We rely heavily on our faith in Jesus Christ. We communicate about any and everything to the point where now we can sometimes tell the other one what he or she wants or is thinking. We have full trust in one another and in our roles. Brittnei trusts in Harroll's ability to provide for her and their family and Harroll trusts in Brittnei to always be there to encourage and support him as well as nurture their son.
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Do you have any children? If so, how many?
We have four children. Two boys, two girls and one on the way. Josh, Aisjah and Amber are step-children to Brittnei. We had Harroll, Jr. on April 15, 2012 and are due to have another child in July. How do you think you honor God in your marriage? By sticking to what we were created to do. Harroll focuses on being a good husband and father as he provides for the family and Brittnei focuses on being a good wife and mom as well as making a good home. 
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What brings you joy in your marriage?
When either of us can see how the one thinks about, takes care of and cherishes the other in everyday life. For example, when Brittnei wakes up in the morning and notices that Harroll washed all of the dishes she didn't get to the night before. Or when Harroll comes home to his favorite meal that he was thinking about having even though Brittnei didn't ask what he wanted to eat to know that was what he wanted. What advice would you give to couples about solving conflict in their marriage? You have to communicate and listen to each other. If you find yourself talking at your partner or accusing him or her out of anger, you should probably wait to discuss things when you aren't so angry. |
If you could go back to when you were
newlyweds what advice would you give yourself?
Harroll: Tighten up the boot -straps, it's about to get rough! Being married to Brittnei is easy. She is a wonderful wife and mom. Financially, we have been on a roller coaster from the very beginning. Brittnei: The least of your concerns should be what others think about you or your husband. Now that you belong to each other, focus on what God thinks because that's the only thoughts of you both that truly matter. “We have full trust in one another and in our roles.” “You have to communicate and listen to each other.” |
LWR wishes
Harroll and Brittnei many more years of wedded bliss and send our
congratulations on the new bundle of joy they are expecting this summer!
--TM
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