Author Archives: Debi Walter

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About Debi Walter

Tom and Debi have been sharing encouragements through their blogs for many years. Marriage, Reading God's Word and documenting family history is our focus. Growing in our relationship with the Lord is primary in all we say, write or do. We are grateful for all who desire to join us in the same endeavors.

Little Messages

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Debi Walter

Mother’s Day was yesterday. It was a fun day, but our daughter and family, who live in Atlanta were greatly missed. I don’t think I’ll ever adjust to the distance between us, yet God in His kindness took thought of … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Debi Walter

We have been in the process of replacing the drain field for our septic system, not a fun project to spend money on, but necessary–oh, so very necessary. It’s necessary because we want all of it to work properly in … Continue reading →

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Pick-A-Year Date Night

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today I was in the grocery store when I paused to talk for awhile to an elderly man who has worked there for as long as I can remember. I mentioned to me his age, and I honestly had to … Continue reading →

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Missed Connection

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Debi Walter

We had it all planned. I would visit our daughter and her family for a couple of days until Tom finished with a trade show. On his way home he would pass through Atlanta where I would meet him at … Continue reading →

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Super Moon Day

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Debi Walter

Many couples were able to enjoy the phenomenon on Saturday night together. It was the closest the moon would be to the earth this year and coincided with the full moon, making what NASA scientists call a Super Moon. And … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Debi Walter

Here are the posts we deem as Specials of the Week for your weekend enjoyment! Encourage Your Spouse Encouraging Words: Bless – How do you use this word…bless your heart. Read this for some southern inspiration. 🙂 Intimacy In Marriage … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Intimacy

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today is the National Day of Prayer. It was established on the first Thursday in May beginning in 1988 by President Reagan when he signed it as a law in order to help America pause and consider the true source … Continue reading →

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Sex vs. Sexual Intimacy

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Debi Walter

Everyone is doing it, or so it would appear based on what television and Hollywood portray on a daily basis. But there is a huge difference between sex and sexual intimacy. Animals have sex for the sole purpose of procreating. … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

Have  you ever lost something precious to you? I have–just this past weekend as a matter of fact. I lost my journal. It’s ironic after posting about my journal-writing last week, to realize I had no idea where it was. … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Debi Walter

♥ Things To Do In Orlando ♥ Cinco de Mayo is this coming Saturday. We offered a list of things to do to make this Mexican holiday romantic last year. Check them out HERE. CENTRAL Harry P. Leu Gardens presents Date … Continue reading →

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The Day

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Journal from May 18, 2005: I woke this morning feeling the weight of time.  As the days dwindle down until “The Day” is here, I am realizing how small I am, and I am tempted to fear.  Tomorrow is uncertain; … Continue reading →

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Spoiled

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Debi Walter

Journal Entry from June 2006: The expiration date said June 25th.  I have never had to notice this part of the orange juice carton, that is, until now.  My 24 year old son, who loves orange juice so much that … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Room

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday I shared my reflections of growing up as the daughter of a neighborhood Pharmacist. Today I’ll share my reflections of letting go. This story was published in a book titled, Letters From The Waiting Room–by Lewis Seifert, in an … Continue reading →

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My Dad

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Debi Walter

Our first post in our Reflection series is actually reflections from my childhood, years before I would become Mrs. Tom Walter. I wrote this the year after my Dad died, which you’ll hear more about tomorrow. From June 2004: Father’s … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Debi Walter

I have kept a journal for 23 years. I am on my 52nd volume, which is a serious amount of talking I have spared my husband. 🙂 It has served as my way to think through the difficulties of life. … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

I am so sorry we haven’t had the time this past week to read other marriage blogs the way we usually do. As a result we don’t have our regular list of “special posts” for your weekend reading enjoyment. But … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Date Idea

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

Earth Day is April 22nd. We realize there are many people who go overboard in regards to Earth Day, even worshiping the planet. But there is something to be said for being a good steward of God’s creation. He intended … Continue reading →

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A Daisy A Day

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Debi Walter

We talk a lot about the importance of doing little kindnesses for our spouse on a regular basis. We are encouraged to do this in the hopes it will become a life-long habit. I happened to remember one line of … Continue reading →

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The Dismounting of Discovery

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

It’s the end of an era in American history, and I’m sad. The space shuttle program has come to a halt and Discovery, the oldest shuttle in the fleet, has landed for the last time in Washington D.C. where she … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Interrupted

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Debi Walter

Have you ever felt like your plans to do something was interrupted, like when a news broadcaster would break into your favorite TV show? “We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the latest news…” As a kid I … Continue reading →

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