Travis and Amy Thomason

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Travis and Amy are a couple that will bless the people around them where ever they go in life. They are peacekeepers. Regardless of their busy family and all of their wonderful endeavors, I love the calmness I feel when I'm with them. I am so grateful for their example of meekness in my life!


The dates and details!
What are your names? 
Amy and Travis
When did you meet?
August, 1999
In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 
At an Intramural Training meeting at BYU
What was your first date? 
A BYU football game
When were you married? 
May 2, 2002
Where were you married? 
Palmyra, NY
How many children do you share? 
6
Getting to Know You!
When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?
Amy- The moment I met him, there was an instant tug at my heart and I thought, "I want to marry this guy." 
Travis- After we'd dated and broken up and spent a year apart, I saw her after class one day and it just hit me.
What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.
Amy- when he reaches for my hand 
Travis- she has this infinite capacity to love, and some moments when I see her caring for the kids, it hits me again.
What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?
Amy- his dance moves (they haven't changed) 
Travis- her laugh
Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?
Amy- his successes at work, his dedication to his church calling, and his continuous dedication to his spirituality 
Travis- natural childbirth
What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?
Amy- one of our first dates to a dance party at a dojo, we had the best time getting to know each other and then went for Slurpees. 
Travis- snowshoeing
What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?
Amy - my children (besides that, he's a terrible gift-giver) 
Travis- she made me a blanket when we were first married and had very little money. And one birthday, she surprised me with a guitar.
Why Marriage Rocks
What's one thing you love to talk about when you have nothing pressing to talk about?
Amy- Movies, TV and books 
Travis- the future, daydreaming about where we'll be, what we'll do, and politics because it gets heated
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.
What makes your marriage unique?
That we're pretty opposite. We communicate differently, have different backgrounds and different expectations.
What are advantages of marriage?
Built-in feedback and support system. We have grown into adults together. Our futures and our goals are the same and are for each other. You get to forget about yourself on a daily basis, and put someone ahead of yourself.
What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?
It has basically made everything better. Added color and texture to everything that we do.
What miracles have you experienced together?
Feeling the depth of the Atonement as well as scratching the surface of an increase in understanding our Heavenly Parents
Advice
What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?
Date night and family scripture study
What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?
Communication and forgiveness
What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?
Music
If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?
Comparison is the thief of joy, and one of the greatest causes of frustration in marriage is unmet expectations, so communicate!
If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?
Go on a date, remember that you are a man and a woman, not just mom and dad, or falling into a rut. Also, the temple.
As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?
Family scripture study (no matter the age of your children, or lack of), prayer, and going on a mission together.
What's the secret of a happy marriage?
When your relationship is centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's all about repentance and forgiveness , eternal perspectives and patience.
What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?
Make sure you're doing the things you need to to stay spiritually centered.
THANK YOU!!
If you have any other tips, tricks, testimonials or input you would like to share, please do! Thank you for your time, inspiration and example!
No mobile devices in the bedroom

"I observed that when various faiths and denominations and religions are united on marriage and family, they are also united on the values and loyalty and commitment which are naturally associated with family units. It was remarkable for me to see how marriage and family-centered priorities cut across and superseded any political, economic, or religious differences. When it comes to love of spouse and hopes, worries, and dreams for children, we are all the same" (L. Tom Perry, Why Marriage and Family Matter--Everywhere in the World, 2015).


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