Richard Hawley and Janie Carff-Hawley

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I love Janie and Richard because a) They are ridiculously fun. If you want to have a good time--become friends with them! b)They have so much confidence in their relationship and it's so cool c)They are so supportive of each other and really allow each other to shine in their individual strengths d)They know who they are and they support others around them as others are learning to become who they are meant to be. 

The dates and details!
What are your names? 
Janie and Richard
When did you meet?
2006
In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 
Ldssingles.com
What was your first date? 
Mini golf and dinner with another couple
When were you married? 
2/17/2007
Where were you married? 
Layton, UT
How many children do you share? 
5
Getting to Know You!
When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?
We had fun together even in sticky situations
What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.
Does chores without me asking
What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?
How gentle he can be
Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?
Bike races together
What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?
Doing temple sealings
What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?
Time
Why Marriage Rocks
What's one thing you love to talk about when you have nothing pressing to talk about?
Our kids
Tell us about a trial you have faced together and how you feel you were successful in overcoming it, or what you have learned during it.
When Rich was out of work and we had to work together to figure out EVERYTHING. Every little thing from the budget to who would drive kids around.
What makes your marriage unique?
We have a slightly different eternal perspective
What are advantages of marriage?
Always have someone
What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?
Always have help
What miracles have you experienced together?
Surviving 4 teenage girls all together!
Advice
What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?
Couple prayer. Every day
What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?
Trust
What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?
Children and prayer
If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?
Be patient, but not slothful
If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?
The remote
As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?
Being a team
What's the secret of a happy marriage?
Trust and honesty
What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?
Prayer together

"Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood. Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Love should be our walk and our talk" (Deiter F. Uchtdorf, The Love of God, 2009).

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