Called by Name
I didn’t like roll call on the first day of school or most other days when our teacher called out our names. My name was Donna Wheat! That’s when the kids shouted out Donna Corn; Donna Buckwheat; Donna Wheaties! So, I’d sit in those freshly adorned classrooms every fall with my lips pursed, eager to…
The Chapters of My Love Story
The first chapter of my love story began when I was a little girl seeing the adoring love that my mom and dad had for each other. I witnessed their sweet affection for each other. In fact, my dad couldn’t keep his hands off my mom. “Roscoe, QUIT!” She would cry out when he was…
God Inscribes Our Name
I saw a friend write a phone number of someone on the palm of her hand. I’ve seen others write their grocery list on their hand. And, I remember when I was a kid in school, seeing some “cheaters” write the answers to test questions on the palms of their hands. I’ve been a fan…
Still Loving in the Love Month?
In this social media era, there’s a lot of pressure on couples to pull out all the stops when “the question” is about to be popped — from airplanes with tails that read: “Marry Me, Olivia” to a throng of people singing and dancing in the street to help the proposer ask the big question.…
❤️❤️ Happy Valentine’s Young Lovers Wherever You Are ❤️❤️
And, for those of us who are a “solo” act today because our spouses are celebrating in heaven or the boy or girlfriend left the building….just in time to NOT be showering us with flowers OR kisses (the chocolate AND real ones) on this day when others are having a lovefest…… Let’s just bury our…
A Love Letter Unlike Any Other
I have a box of love letters that my husband and I sent to each other pre-marriage. While pulling all my stuff together for my move, I ran across that box and took the time to reminisce that sweet love. But, the greatest love I know is not found in those letters. It is found…
Celebrating the Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Happy Valentine’s Day! God loves you so much and so do I.I’m thankful for this sweet day of Valentine’s for lovers everywhere! It seems #ValentinesDayChallenge is the trend this year on Facebook. Couples answer questions about their first date, how long they’ve been together, who said I love you first, most sensitive, etc. I’ve gotten…
I’m a Sap for a Good Love Story
Take for example, my second oldest grandson, he and his girlfriend just had their one-year dating anniversary. They are the cutest couple and we have welcomed his sweet girlfriend into the family with open arms already. I keep thinking any day he’ll pop “the question”. I am starry eyed at their love for each other.…
Only if Life was like a Hallmark Movie
I am STILL a Hallmark movie fan. Weekends, especially, you’ll often find me indulging in yet another Hallmark movie. Why, you may ask? So many reasons! They’re peaceful and calming. People are pleasant and kind. Their lives are focused on family, friends and doing good things. They’re wholesome and non-violent. The storylines revolve around love…
And They Lived Happily Ever After
My favorite fairy tale is still “Cinderella”. The prince falls in loves with Cinderella. He searches the kingdom for her and slides the glass slipper on her foot like an engagement ring. Next comes the story ending: “And they lived happily ever after.” NOT! Sweet imagination, but NOT reality. It’s not how real life stories…