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.

Necessary Adjustments

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are having to make some adjustments on The Romantic Vineyard, largely due to other responsibilities we have which are pressing: My Mom is turning 90 on March 15th. It is a blessing to have her with us still. She … Continue reading →

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When The Storm Passes

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Debi Walter

Last weekend one of the worst weather systems we’ve ever seen marched across the south and midwest like a fierce army.  There wasn’t much anyone could do except hide and pray.  Entire towns were swept from the landscape like debris. … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando: Sunrise – Sunset

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Debi Walter

Living in Florida we have an advantage over every other state in the union; we have an east coast and a west coast. This gave us an idea for a unique date day; we have yet to do it because of … Continue reading →

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Make It Your Own “Super Tuesday”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today is known as Super Tuesday because it is the Tuesday when 10 states participate in voting for their party’s nominee for President. This year it’s the Republican party selecting their nominee. Why not celebrate this day in a special … Continue reading →

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Dinner Date Dilemma

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Debi Walter

Have you ever had one of those nights where neither of you have a preference for where  to eat out, so no one can decide? We certainly have, and we’ve learned it’s best to have a plan. We’ve recently discovered … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Marriage

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Debi Walter

We do well to take thought of how our marriage and our commitment to it influences the lives and choices our children and their children will make. Today was her day for all of her 90 years. My grandmother was … Continue reading →

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Are You Pinterested?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

People tend to think I know a lot about social media, and I suppose I do to a certain extent. But I’m simply ignorant enough to try things to see if they’ll work. Sadly, I’ve signed up for more services … Continue reading →

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Wives Only: Romantic Leap Day Tradition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Debi Walter

Leap Day is a day attributed to the calendar every four years in order to make up for lost time, literally. This solved a problem many civilizations had for as long as time has been recorded. It was in the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Vacations

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Debi Walter

Vacation #1 I got sick a couple of days before our trip, and it only got worse as we drove to our destination. It was difficult to breathe, especially at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. We had … Continue reading →

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How Are You at Reckoning

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Our time away is nearly over. It has been good to pull away, to talk, to be silent, to shop, to laugh, to sleep, to…well, you get the idea. It has been good {period}. 🙂 We were driving today from … Continue reading →

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Open Or Closed?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are in the mountains of North Carolina this week celebrating our 33rd anniversary (24th). It has been a beautiful week. Our daughter, son-in-love and two grandchildren were able to join us from Saturday until this morning, and now we … Continue reading →

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Slices

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Debi Walter
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A Presidential Love Story.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today is a day known mostly as one where schools are closed, and where great sales are taking place in various stores. Other than that, it’s just another day on the calendar. But we wanted to share with you something … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Before we share with you our “Specials of the Week…” I must make a confession to you today. I’m sick today after fighting off the symptoms of a cold all week. I’m still in bed at noon, writing and surfing … Continue reading →

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Love Endures All Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Date night – 1982.  Tom took me to the theater to see a new movie that was receiving rave reviews.  It was Monday; we had both worked all day; I was 7 months pregnant with our first child, but we … Continue reading →

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Love Believes All Things

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Debi Walter

We’ve heard comedians and mothers say it: What part of ALL don’t you understand? If God’s Word tells us Love Believes All Things, who are we to insert a BUT where it doesn’t belong.  Certainly we’re not talking about situations … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Rejoice in Wrong Doing…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Debi Walter

…but rejoices in the Truth! And it’s the “Truth that sets you free!” We have learned much about what true love is and what it isn’t over the past few days.  We can easily look at this portion of 1 … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour – Happy Day

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday I was traveling home with my daughter-in-love and my two adorable granddaughters from a weeklong visit at my daughter, Tracy’s for her birthday. It was a fun, loud, busy and oh-so-happy visit. Needless-to-say, I didn’t have a quiet time … Continue reading →

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Love is…not irritable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Debi Walter

The following was originally posted in June of 2010, but the Truth I needed then can certainly be applied to me today. I am in constant need of God’s mercy and grace. And the best news is that His mercies … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Debi Walter

As we continue our discussion of what Love is and isn’t as defined in the Bible, we are learning simple adjustments to make in how we relate to one another.  So far we’ve discussed these points: Love is patient and kind. … Continue reading →

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