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.

Bursting With Joy

Have you ever felt so full of joy you felt as if you would bust?  I’m so there!  Yesterday was a memorable day for many reasons…

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Grateful For Life

Today is the one day a year where I pause and thank God for giving me life.  Today is my birthday.  The day my Mom labored to bring me into the world.  I’m grateful she was willing to do this … Continue reading

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Twitter Eyes

It is 6a. Pacific Time, and I’ve been awake for awhile.  At 8a. I will attend my first WordPress WordCamp at San Diego State University.  We love WordPress.  It has been nearly two years since we switched our blog over … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

Although we are away enjoying time with family, we didn’t want to miss the chance to share special posts from other blogs which stood out to us this past week.  Enjoy browsing!

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Good Question

This week we are in San Diego to celebrate Tom’s Dad’s 80th birthday.  It has been years since we have been together with Tom’s extended family.  His sister is here with us from Orlando, and Tom’s aunt and uncle are … Continue reading

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When To Let Go

Today is the first day in almost 13 years that my precious kitty is no longer with us.  He has been sick, and I’ve been putting off making the difficult, but necessary decision. Tom doesn’t like cats, but Wizzer made … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Spontaneous Wins

This past Saturday it was time to say goodbye yet again to our daughter, our son-in-law and our two grandchildren.  They had been visiting from Atlanta, (still a very strange concept for me) for over a week, and we had … Continue reading

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Romantic Orlando – Lake Eola Park

The year was 1957.  The centerpiece of Lake Eola had been a small fountain built in 1912.  That was until this year.  The small, insignificant fountain was replaced with what became know as, “The Centennial Fountain.”  And it became the … Continue reading

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A Special Week

Have you ever noticed something very familiar to you in a new a surprising way?  I just did, and it made me smile. Today is Tom’s Mom and Step Dad’s wedding anniversary.  38 years ago they were married and have … Continue reading

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A Special Month

It’s July.  The seventh month of 2011.  In this month we will celebrate: Our nation’s 235th birthday Tom’s Dad’s 80th birthday Two of our grandchildren’s 2nd birthdays My 52nd birthday. If miles were years this month would would be my … Continue reading

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S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space

What a week its been!  We have had a house full of little people playing, running, laughing, crying, cuddling, swimming, whining and loving.  But in the midst of the noise we’ve managed to keep our bedroom free from the mess … Continue reading

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S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space

Day Four – The Letter “L” How is the Lighting in your bedroom?  There was a day when candlelight was the only option, and a good one at that!  It was cheap and very romantic.  Now we have so many … Continue reading

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S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space

We’re at the halfway mark.  Congratulations on making it this far in our challenge. Day Three – A Pair of “Z-Z’s” The ZZ factor of your bedroom is very important!  How well do you sleep at night?  Today we’ll focus … Continue reading

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S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space

How did you do yesterday?  The fact that you’re back to read today’s assignment is a good sign. Day Two – The Letter “I” Is your space Inclusive?  In other words, have you considered what is important to your spouse … Continue reading

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Stupendous Marriage

Two little words that mean more than first meets the eye.  I’ll try is a term we give when we aren’t sure we’ll be able to pull it off. I’ll try is what we say when invited somewhere with someone … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Sleepless in Orlando

This week Tom was away for two nights on business.  Something I will never get used to.  I don’t like sleeping alone, so to counter his absence I sleep on his side of the bed.  I have found this helps … Continue reading

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Romantic Orlando – The Melting Pot

Orlando has long been called “The Melting Pot,” because so many people come from other states and countries to live here, The City Beautiful.  There are very few natives, but proudly – I am one!  I was born here before … Continue reading

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Trigger Words of Grace is

Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is “the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I suppose the reverse of this could be said as well – using the wrong words when … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar

We hope you had a wonderful weekend celebrating the Dads in your life.  What a gift it is to have the influence of godly husbands and fathers.  In this day and age where men are belittled on every front, we … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

Family Life Today Out In The Open – an excellent post about the importance of transparency in marriage. GirlTalk Father’s Day Gift Ideas – this one is only for the wives!  No peeking! The Generous Husband It Can Be MUCH … Continue reading

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