This poem is a balm to my soul.

From an old English parsonage down by the sea There came in the twilight a message to me; Its quaint Saxon legend, deeply engraven, Hath, it seems to me, teaching from Heaven. And on through the doors the quiet words ring Like a low inspiration: “DOE THE NEXTE THYNGE.” Many a questioning, many a fear, Many a doubt, hath its quieting here. Moment by moment, let down from Heaven, Time, opportunity, and guidance are given. Fear not tomorrows, child of the King, Thrust them with Jesus, doe the nexte thynge. Do it immediately, do it with prayer; Do it reliantly, casting all care; Do it with reverence, tracing His hand Who placed it before thee with earnest command. Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing, Leave all results, doe the nexte thynge Looking for Jesus, ever serener, Working or suffering, be thy demeanor; In His dear presence, the rest of His calm, The light of His countenance be thy psalm, Strong in His faithfulness, praise and sing. Then, as He beckons thee, doe the nexte thynge.

--Anonymous

Here is an exhortation on marriage.

http://www.leithart.com/archives/003306.php

Gilbert and I are in our 30th year of marriage, I would add particularly for wives, to "pray without ceasing" for your spouse, family and never give up on using the helps the Lord has given for every area of life (in addition to prayer, obey His word and participate in covenant renewing worship)...especially when those feelings of alone-ness overwhelm or you think you are fending for yourself....remember that "feelings come and feelings go and feelings are deceiving"....and we are NEVER alone for the LORD is with us and will help us in our struggles with our marriages and families.

I guess my marriage and family mantra through the years has been ....ora et labora (pray and work) and never give up.....do the next thing to the glory of God!