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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Romance Isn’t Always Romantic
We recently visited our good friends in Charlotte, N.C. who sadly moved there the end of last year. We still haven’t adjusted to life without them in Orlando. This visit was our first to see them in their new home. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged God, Grape, Laurel Gray Vineyard, marriage, North Carolina Vineyards, Raffalini Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, United States, Vine, Vine training, Vineyard, Wine
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Our Thoughts Exactly
Today as I was driving I heard a new song by Steven Curtis Chapman titled, Do Everything. It has an upbeat tempo, but it’s the words that make this song so powerful. The reason we do the things we do … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Do Everything, Steven Curtis Chapman
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Mark Your Calendar
It’s hard to believe Thursday is September! For those of you who live in Orlando you’ll be happy to know that September is Magical Dining Month. With many of the tourists returning home for the start of another school year … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Romantic Ideas
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A Fragrant Aroma – Greeting Hurricane Irene
Last night we hopped in our car and headed to New Smyrna Beach to pay a quick visit to see Irene. We were surprised to see how quick she blew in. Friends who make a habit of barging in unannounced … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 16
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:21,24 Last week we began talking about anger and it’s effect … Continue reading
How To Encourage When Facing Discouraging Times
This is a hard one for many couples. Especially if the discouraging times are affecting you both. But. We mustn’t forget the third person in our marriage – the Lord. He is capable of lifting our spirits out of the … Continue reading
Romantic Orlando – Park Avenue, Winter Park
It holds a place in my heart like no other location in Orlando. Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park My earliest memory of this street was when I was six years old. My Mom took me there to go through … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
We are home! I slept so sound last night I didn’t even dream. For those of you who know me this is a big deal! I dream every night and in full color. Sometimes my dreams are so real that … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Free Dates, Fun Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights
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A Fragrant Aroma – Meet The Cowan’s
You may remember a video clip we shared with you back in February of 2010 of an elderly couple playing a beautiful grand piano in the atrium of The Mayo Clinic. Or perhaps you have seen it for yourself on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Testimonies
Tagged Marlow and Frances Cowan, Mayo Clinic, Music video, Piano
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 15
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 If there has ever been one verse to perfectly capture my husband’s heart for life, marriage and parenting – it would be this verse. He … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, God, Heart, Lord, marriage, relationship, Wisdom
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Feeling Down In The Valley?
There is something about a vineyard that holds a charm for us like no other place in the world. We have had the privilege of visiting vineyards in France, Canada and our own Napa Valley. Each one has perfected a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged Canada, France, Fruit, God, marriage, Napa Valley AVA, Valley Vineyards, Vineyard, Wine
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Romantic Orlando – The Ravenous Pig
I have to admit that when Tom told me he was taking me out for a nice dinner at The Ravenous Pig, I was less than enthused. “I’m not in the mood for BBQ,” I told him. He said, “Good, … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Orlando Date Ideas, Romantic Orlando
Tagged Orlando, The Ravenous Pig
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Mark Your Calendar
This is a special week for me. It’s Tom’s birthday on Thursday. I am excited to bless this man with whom I have shared every birthday of his since 1979. He was 23, and I was 18. We have celebrated … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Cooking, Downtown Art Walk, Home, ice cream, Jack Sparrow, Orlando, Orlando Florida, Popsicle, United States
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A Fragrant Aroma – Our 7 Links Challenge
We want to thank Janine Ripper, of the Reflections From A Redhead blog for inviting us to take part in the 7 Links Challenge as hosted on @tripbase. The idea is to post 7 links according to their preset categories. Since … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 14
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4 This verse makes us smile every time we read it. God is saying if you want to bear much … Continue reading
The Jacket Fit Perfectly, Like A Hug
Today we share with you a story from a very special friend – Jodie Gill. She has been used of God to encourage me so many times. She tends to find herself in places which surprise even her; places where … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Testimonies
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Rainbow’s End Date Night
We’ve all heard of it – the ‘pot o’ gold’ waiting to be claimed at the end of the rainbow. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were possible to travel to such a place to find our heart’s desire? With … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Difficulty, Fun Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Color, Over the Rainbow, Popsicle, pot of gold, Rainbow's End, Roy G. Biv, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Yarn
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Mark Your Calendar
Today begins our first full week knowing our favorite smooth jazz radio station is gone. F.O.R.E.V.E.R. WLOQ has been a local favorite for 34 years. It was owned by one family who decided it was time to sell for medical … Continue reading
Happy Hour
So, here are the posts of other marriage bloggers which stood out as “special” to us. Take some time over the weekend to read and enjoy. @Awesome Husbands 100 Ways To Love Your Wife – a new blog we are … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Christ, Christian, God, Husband, marriage, relationship, Romance, This Post
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A Fragrant Aroma – Final Gift
We attended the funeral of a lifelong friend’s mother on Monday. It was expected, as she had been declining for weeks. She was 89 and had lived a full, vibrant life. Her children and grandchildren shared their thoughts and memories … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, communication, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Dave Ramsey, Death, Eternal Perspective, Eternity, Family, Funeral, God, Legacy Drawer
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The Romantic Vineyard 