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.

Mark Your Calendar

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Debi Walter

How do you celebrate your wedding anniversary? Is it a special date on the calendar every year where you know you’re going to have quality time together? Or do you simply exchange cards? For the most part we have celebrated … Continue reading →

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Six Days And Counting…

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Debi Walter

Six more days until we celebrate our 3rd anniversary. It’s hard to believe 3 years have passed, and to think we didn’t know most of you prior to our first post. Thank you for following us. We are blessed! Now … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Debi Walter

In eight days we will celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of The Romantic Vineyard. November 12, 2008 is when we first launched this blog. It has been unbelievably rewarding allowing us to meet some incredible people. You’ll meet some of them … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Our Naked Date Night

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Debi Walter

We did it. This has been on our minds to do for a long time and last night it happened. As we were getting out of the car, Tom said, “I’m leaving mine here, and I want you to leave … Continue reading →

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Faithful In All Seasons

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Debi Walter

When we first said, “I do,” it was easy to be faithful in all things, because our love was fresh and new. We were like the leaves on the vine in spring. There was promise of life to come and … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Debi Walter

I’m glad today is finally here, because it means tomorrow it will be over. I’m talking about Halloween. I don’t mind the candy, it’s the evil pictures and horrifying commercials that seem to be everywhere that I hate. And soon … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – How You Live

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Debi Walter

We recently saw the movie, Courageous, and we’re ashamed to admit, we assumed it would be a good story with mediocre acting as are many Christian productions. We are pleased to say loud and clear – We Were Wrong! The … Continue reading →

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Turn Up The Heat

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Debi Walter

Sadly, Lisa Graf with Mom Blog took the title of this post quite literally. She has a high fever and is quite sick, so I’m covering today’s post all by myself. Lisa – we pray God heals you quickly, so … Continue reading →

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Childproof Your Home Not Your Heart

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

Our home is not as childproof as it once was. It doesn’t have to be, but this fact is what requires me to pay closer attention when my grandchildren come for a visit. Childproofing our home is a good idea. … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Debi Walter

Eight months ago Tom took me away for our 32nd anniversary. The plan was to spend a couple of days playing golf at a beautiful course in south Orlando. You may remember we had to go from Plan A to … Continue reading →

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10.5.1 Mall Date

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Debi Walter

On Tuesday Tom and I managed to have a night to ourselves. He had a lot on his mind, so I knew it would be difficult to enjoy “us” time unless I thought of something to completely distract him from … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

Where has this week gone? With all the emergencies in my life this week, I haven’t had the time to read all the great marriage blogs I love. I did manage to read the few below and offer them to … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Listen and Love

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

I am writing this post in a hurry. You see, my Mom called me on Wednesday morning saying she didn’t feel right – she was dizzy and her arms felt weak. I immediately asked her the stroke questions: What’s your … Continue reading →

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Turning Down The Heat

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Debi Walter

This is Lisa Graf’s (Mom Blog) and my 3rd collaborative post on Wedded Bliss Wednesdays. Lisa’s part is in purple and my part is in red. We pray you will find encouragement to help you turn down the heat when … Continue reading →

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Just A Phone Call

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

This morning I was on my cell phone talking with my daughter who lives in Atlanta. My home phone rang, and the caller I.D. said it was my Mom. I told Tracy to hold on for a minute so I … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Debi Walter

We have been posting fun dates to celebrate for awhile now, and we’re wondering if any of you have chosen one of these dates and made it special in some way. We would love to hear what you’ve done – … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – New Friends

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Debi Walter

When was the last time you made new friends? There is something invigorating about meeting with a new couple, sharing your story, hearing theirs and genuinely talking and listening from the heart. We had such an opportunity last weekend. Meet … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 21

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Debi Walter

Having recently spent a week in the desert of Arizona, it is no wonder this verse jumped off the page to me as I read this chapter. I can not imagine why anyone would choose to live in a desert, … Continue reading →

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Advice I Wish I Was Given (And Followed)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Debi Walter

This is part 2 of the collaborative posts with Lisa Graf of Mom Blog.  The series is called Wedded Bliss Wednesdays. You’ll find Lisa’s answers in purple and mine are in red. This is a great way to help our … Continue reading →

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Love Song Letter

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Debi Walter

Tom and I started dating in June of 1978.  We were married in February of 1979, which gave me the idea of writing him a love letter using titles from the love songs of the 70’s. I plan to give … Continue reading →

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