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Memories That Make Scents
It has been proven that our sense of smell triggers our memories more so than any other sense. I’m not sure why, but I agree. With one whiff of orange blossoms I am taken back to my grandparent’s orange groves … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Making Scents
Tagged Romance
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The Orlando Blessing
I was born and raised in Orlando. I am privileged to still call it home. When Tom and I were married in 1979 I moved with him to another city in Florida for the first 18 months of our life … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Music, Worship
Tagged COVID-19, Hometown, The City Beautiful, The Orlando Blessing, The Orlando Eye
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2018 Date Night Challenge – “G” Date
This was such a fun date that Tom planned for us. He took me to Disney’s EPCOT Flower and GARDEN show and the displays were stunning. I love flowers. Seeing them all manicured and arranged like only Disney can do … Continue reading
Marriage Is Our Passion
From the day we were married, Tom said that we would spend our lives helping marriages thrive, and he has never wavered from this conviction. We have hosted countless small groups in our home for the sole purpose of building … Continue reading
Flowers Tell A Story
I love flowers–all kinds. My photo library is filled with them. They make me happy, and none more so that when they are growing in the dirt. God puts them on display everyday for our enjoyment and they’re breathtaking if … Continue reading
Pulling Up Roots
Yesterday Tom and I spent the day in our garden. It was something we’ve needed to do for a long time, but kept putting off. It was hard pulling up our African Irises that had overgrown the planter where they … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Dahlias, Irises, Pulling Up Roots
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Celebrating 35 Years Today
Our wedding day–February 24, 1979 Here we are today–February 24, 2014 ♥ 35 Years of Marriage 13036 Days Together 5 Addresses 20 Countries Visited 3 Children 7 adorable grandchildren ♥ We love in the light of God’s love for as … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Anniversaries, Celebration Dates, Celebrations
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We Interrupt This Blog Post To Introduce…
Our newest grandchild (#6) was born last night at 6:05p. Our daughter-in-love is doing well. So much so that they dropped by our house last night at 11p. so we could meet the little guy face-to-face. Pardon our absence, but … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Celebrations, Grandparenting, Testimonies
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Happy Hour
This week’s Happy Hour special comes from a blog I just discovered. The writer, Lisa-Jo Baker, knows how to tell a story so well that you won’t want the post to end. This particular one is the perfect follow-up to … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, A Marriage Flight, Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Parenting, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor
Tagged Huffington Post, Lisa-Jo Baker, Minivan, Real Love, Romance
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I Couldn’t Be Happier
As you know, my family surprised me last week by taking me to Savannah for Mother’s Day. I was struggling with sadness the entire week before because everywhere I went I saw signs for Mother’s Day reminding me my Mother … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Aging, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Finding Joy, Growing Strong Marriages, Music, Seasons of Life, Testimonies, Thankfulness
Tagged Family, God, Holiday, Home, Missing Mom, Mother, Mother's Day
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I Interrupt This Normal Blog Post…
…to let you know my love and care for Debi this Mother’s Day has led me to intervene in her regular schedule in order to take her away for the next few days. Our kids wanted to do something special … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Growing Strong Marriages, romancing your wife
Tagged Facebook, Family, Holidays, Home, Monday, Mother, Mother's Day, Parenting
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Oh Happy Day
Friday I was working in the kitchen when I heard a knock on the front door. I opened the door only to find my two granddaughter’s Bristol (5) and Willow (3) standing there all alone with big smiles on their … Continue reading
9 Tips On How To Spring Clean Your Marriage
Photo Credit: Imperfect Homemaking blog There was a day when people invested time and energy in cleaning their home from top to bottom each and every spring. I know because we lived next door to a dear woman for 12 … Continue reading
I Will Be Your Witness
Today we want to talk about an important aspect of marriage, something you may not have thought about. It will help if you take a few minutes to watch this movie clip from Shall We Dance first. Witness. A witness … Continue reading
The Hidden Room With A View
A husband and wife were busy attending to the needs of their family, their home, their church, when they heard the Father call their names. He led them to a door in their house that they had never before noticed. … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Hype or Help?
I can’t count the number of couples I talk to who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They say it’s just another day where Hallmark, florists and chocolate companies are trying to get us to give them what’s in our … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Parenting, Romance, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged Christ, Christmas, Hallmark, Holiday, marriage, No Valentine's Day, United States, Valentine, valentine day
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Thinking for Myself
Today I’ve posted on my author blog, since the last time I did was December 7th. It’s long overdue. Below is the beginning of it, and you can click over to finish, if you so wish. Thank you for being … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma
Tagged Christianity, Family, God, Home, Memorials, Mother, Parent
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A Time To Mourn
I want to start off by thanking each of you who have prayed for us as we’ve cared for my Mom these past few weeks. What a huge support and help you’ve been to us. Thank you! It is with … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Caring for Parents, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Family, God, Heaven, Home, Parent, Prayer
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Taking Notes
I posted a couple of days ago on debigraywalter.com and thought you’d like an update as well. Thank you for your prayers for us during this time. What a difference God’s sustaining grace makes in such times! Here it is: … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Caring for Parents, Seasons of Life
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Saying Goodbye
Before we went to sleep last night Tom said to wake him if I needed to. I did, at 3:30a. You see on Monday my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a short time to live. Her response … Continue reading
The Romantic Vineyard 