even when the going gets a little rougher, as it does almost inevitably as the years grow long.
Since your decision to have or not have children is a moot point, it shouldn't be allowed to get in the way of spiritual and religious life. We are all creatures of the circumstances into which we were born and raised, and our own innate personalities play a distinct part in the way we live our lives. I believe that poverty among Irish families was especially common in the 30's, 40's and beyond, as portrayed so beautifully but graphically in McCourt's 'Angela's Ashes'.
Perhaps in the abstract "a house filled with children" is a wonderful thing, but it's sure not for everyone. I have seen the examples of the children of large families wanting none or one, and can understand where they're coming from.
Anyway, no need to worry yourself re that aspect now.
As a person closer to your husband's age than your own, I understand that, in addition to his vision problem, the energy to act or make a change is not always there. As for the idea of a marriage blessing, he likely has come to terms with the decision you and he made many years ago, and there's no point in beating a dead horse, so to speak. You can just leave the door open in that respect, and let him know that, should that appeal to him at some time in the future, you would be open to making it happen.
As for the care needed for an aging spouse, the stress and physical tiredness is there. My spouse was in nursing care for a number of years, and I daily saw examples of heroic caring for the other among the residents. As with you, I firmly believe in asking for the strength and wisdom to get us through the present problem. All will be well.
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