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.

Are You Defensive?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Debi Walter

It happens more often than not.  Drivers who must think they’ve been hired to test drive the swerving power of their vehicle.  They weave in and out of traffic as if I’m merely a harmless obstacle to dodge for fun.  … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

Easter Sunday was a full day for us.  It began at 7a. for our church’s 2nd annual sunrise service.  Followed by breakfast served outside in the morning light.  Our 2nd service was filled with emotion as it was our daughter’s … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma – Winning

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Debi Walter

My friends all tease me.  Even my family joins in the fun.  They say they can’t believe it happened AGAIN?!?  This is in response to the following announcement I’ve made often: “I won!” It’s true.  I love to enter contests … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando – New Smyrna Beach Firerings

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Debi Walter

New Smyrna Beach is my favorite beach.  And since I’m an Orlando native – I suppose we can officially call it the local favorite.  However, ALL the east coast beaches are simply wonderful.  New Smyrna just happens to be the … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

Do you remember your first car?  I sure do!  It was a yellow 1973 VW bug, which I lovingly named “Sunny.”  He was bright yellow, had no a/c in this hot, Florida sun, but I loved bee-bopping around Orlando in … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Debi Walter

It’s our time to share with you other blog posts we think are special.  Kind of a two for one deal!  Enjoy… The Dating Divas Easter Egg Hunt – sometimes what a marriage really needs is some fun and games.  … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Mon Aventure

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Debi Walter

We have friends who moved to Geneva, Switzerland, for a two year work assignment in 2009. She had never blogged before, but I encouraged her to take a shot at it for the sake of her loneliness and for the … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Debi Walter

Photo Credit: Pshutterbug Our lives are full of milestones.  What exactly is a milestone? A stone marker set up on a roadside to indicate the distance in miles from a given point. An important event, as in a person’s career, … Continue reading →

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Here’s To You!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Debi Walter

Last night as Tom and I were reading the entries for our Here’s To Us Challenge, we were quite affected by your special moments.  It became our moment to celebrate.  I happened to have some fresh strawberries and some chocolate … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: Thank You

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Debi Walter

This has been a difficult week.  I’ve shared some of it with you. As I was making our bed yesterday I realized I didn’t feel as sad and weighed down.  I thought to myself, Maybe today will be better…when I … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Depths

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Debi Walter

This month is challenging.  We are facing one of the most difficult times in our lives. No, we aren’t despairing over children who have walked away from the Lord. We aren’t facing unfaithfulness in our marriage. We are simply having … Continue reading →

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So-So!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Debi Walter

  This describes my mood lately.  It is so-so.  If I let my mind follow my feelings I’m afraid I would spiral downward.  Why the melancholy mood?  Mainly because my daughter is moving the end of this month to Georgia.  … Continue reading →

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Slices

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Debi Walter
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T.A.X.I.N.G.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Debi Walter

This is a great picture that captures our week so far.  Since it was raining Monday night, we played a fun game of Scrabble for our weekly date night.  I love Scrabble, but Tom doesn’t, and he won’t usually play … Continue reading →

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Eradicate or Irrigate?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Debi Walter

Last Saturday morning we were babysitting one of our grandchildren.  Tom made eggs for her – very sweet.  Then, he made breakfast for himself – yes, he loves to cook.  Finally, he sat down to enjoy it. About this time … Continue reading →

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Project Simplify – Week 3

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

This week our hot spot was to organize our children’s toys and clothes.  Since my youngest is 24, I didn’t think I qualified for this hot spot, until I took a good look at my four grandchildren’s playroom!  It’s funny … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Honor Where Honor Is Due

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

  It was Sunday night when the doorbell rang.  The first of our family arriving to celebrate my Mom’s 89th birthday.  We gathered together spur of the moment because my sister was in town. Everyone had full schedules, so we … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Debi Walter

#9 – Busyness   A few years ago Tom took me away for a romantic night alone without the kids.  It was an unexpected blessing, but he made a few stipulations as we were driving away from home. “Here’s the … Continue reading →

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A Bon Voyage Party

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Debi Walter

Today we want to throw a Bon Voyage party in our Vineyard!  We are rejoicing with a friend who has begun TODAY to do something God has wanted her to do.  We’ve all been there – hearing God speak, even … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

  What an amazing weekend;  We attended the Sex Matters Conference held at our church – Metro Life in Casselberry, FL.  It was full of rich reminders the gift sex is to us as couples, and even more the reminder … Continue reading →

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