Jon and Kate

I just can't even handle it. Everyone's talking about how their marriage isn't going to make it. If you've seen the show, it's easy to see that Kate is obviously not the easiest woman to live with. But I can't imagine that her nagging personality just all of a sudden showed up because of having two sets of multiples. I have to think that Jon knew the woman he was marrying- it's clear that she's always been a little controlling. But it must be so difficult to really focus on a marriage when you really only have time to worry about your 8 children. Managing that household must be just about impossible. But they've always seemed to deal with the cameras and, really, ignore the fame to some degree.

I guess all the cameras finally got to them. Stupid paparazzi caught him out at some bar, and the marriage came crashing down. Whether he cheated or not, he has officially apologized for making some stupid decisions and he knows he was wrong. But it seems like Kate might not be able to get past it all. Of course, I can't even imagine how humiliated she must feel. But I just pray that they both somehow find it in themselves to be the one to give in and get determined to make the marriage work. Kate seemed so sad and defeated in this first episode, which is not at all like Kate. And Jon seemed so upset- angry with the paparazzi for ruining his life, but also so sad that he screwed up so bad. I love that they both focused on their kids as their first priority in all this. They both expressed that those kids are of utmost importance to them, so maybe they'll find a way to work out their problems for the kids' sake. Those kids seem so oblivious to it all, even at their birthday party when their parents were obviously avoiding each other. It was so terribly awkward.

I hate that they're having to work through all their problems in front of the whole world. It's just heartbreaking. I just pray that their faith and their kids will help them find a way to get through this. They even renewed their vows to show their children how important that is to them. Watching the season premiere on Monday night was just absolutely heart-wrenching. Kate mentioned how they always thought they'd overcome all those divorce statistics (which are especially bad for parents of multiples), but now she's not sure she can say that anymore. Oh I hope she can find it in her heart to forgive him and work through it. I hope they are willing to give up all the fame and fortune, whatever it takes, to resolve all their issues. I believe they can absolutely make it through this, but it might take some drastic measures to survive it all.

It just shows how delicate marriages are. I'm no expert on marriage, but I know that a relationship has to be focused on and requires constant work to keep it healthy. I feel so blessed to have husband who I know cares about our marriage as much as I do. And I am so grateful for good, open communication. I think all of us should use this as a little reminder to give special attention to the relationships that are important to us. We should constantly be praying for our own marriages and the marriages of those we love. Any number of problems, small or large, can absolutely destroy a happy marriage. Luckily, God is bigger and He will continue to bless us if we look to Him for guidance.