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Category Archives: Celebrations
Today Is Special
This is the day my husband was born and it will always be special. He is a gift to me, our family and all who know him. He is a faithful man who cares deeply for those he loves. He … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Sunrise Dates
Tagged Birthdays, Eggs Benedict, Sunrise Ocean
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Basking
Yesterday was Father’s Day. I planned a dinner for the dads in our life who live close. Our table was full—twelve souls gathered to delight in the gift of good fathers who love well. The meal was simple, but one … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays
Tagged Basking, Father's Day, Love of a Father
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We Blinked
Yesterday was a banner day for us. Our church, Metro Life Church in Casselberry, FL, turned 40. We were part of the start in the spring of 1985. We had two of our three children at that time as 17 … Continue reading
Constant
This is a word that defines Tom’s leadership and love in our marriage. We have been members of our church from day one—40 years ago this April. We have lived in the same home for 33 years this fall. Tom … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities
Tagged Constant, marriage
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Humility
“Unity grows where humility flows.” David Bush Tom and I had the privilege this Sunday to attend a grand opening celebration. It was for a church in Miami that our church planted 28 years ago. They just acquired a permanent … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged church plants, faithfulness, Humility, marriage, unity
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Remember and Share
On Monday Tom and I went to breakfast. That isn’t special in itself, but it’s what we did the morning Tom proposed to me in 1978. Afterwards we went to Kraft Azalea Gardens where he asked me to marry him … Continue reading
The Gift of Life
It’s a day I have always favored A day established by Your hand You breathed into my birthing soul And made my lungs expand With tears I entered the world With more tears I continue on I know that You … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Seasons of Life
Tagged Birthday Candles, Birthday Poetry, The Gift of Life
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Foodie Fridays – How It Began
This weekend is special to us. Tomorrow is the anniversary of our first date. I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was 45 years ago! I realized that we were foodies from the start. When Tom picked … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged First Date, French Cuisine, Maison Jardin, Pouilly Fuisse, Veal Oscar
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Today Is A Special Day
One of the best parts of marriage is when we reached the stage of grand parenting. We are blessed with 9 precious kiddos ranging from ages 14 down to age 2. It’s our two year old, Elias Angel, who is … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Celebrations, Grandparenting, Seasons of Life
Tagged grandparenting
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Two-Thousand and Counting
What began in 2008 as a way to corral all our date-night ideas into one place, has turned into this blog with 2,000 blog posts written, published and filed. If you are new to our site, we have lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Celebrations, Christian Marriage
Tagged 2000 posts, Best of Our Blog, Blog Stats
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Today
Today marks 15,695 days I have been a Mrs. Tom’s one and only Mrs. to be exact. I was 19. Tom was 24. We had our life ahead of us with all its twists, turns and unknowns. These 2242 weeks … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Celebrations, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Keeping It Real
Tagged 43 years, Anniversary, Everlasting arms of God, marriage
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Building Spiritual Intimacy
Tom and I are in route to GA for Thanksgiving. The temps are dropping drastically and the trees are showing off their Fall wardrobe. It is another road trip for us where we can catch up on life. We love … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays, Intimacy, Spiritual, thanksgiving
Tagged Spiritual Intimacy, Thanksgiving traditions
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42
42 is a significant number in more ways than I realized. In fact, there is a website that shares a list of 42 ways the number 42 is significant. Ten of the ones that stood out to me are listed … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Celebrations, Christian Marriage
Tagged 42, anniversaries, marriage
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Unexpected Expectations
Have you ever been caught off guard by unrealistic or unfair expectation of your spouse? Have you ever been surprised that you even had expectations? I have, sadly, and I regret what I put Tom through. Thankfully I have a … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebration Dates, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Keeping It Real
Tagged Birthdays, disappointments, Keeping It Real, marriage
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Today’s Moments Make Tomorrow’s Memories
It happens every Spring. Sitting outside for dinner on our back porch I hear the crickets chirping their greeting to us. It immediately reminds me of going to my grandmother’s home when I was a child. They lived on 12 … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, In-Laws, Romantic Ideas, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Crickets, Family recipes, Italian cuisine, making traditions, Poetry
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Gratefulness Abounds
This morning I awoke with the realization that the holidays are here. And not just in the stores–they don’t count since they began before Halloween; Our home is decked out for Christmas with a bit of Thanksgiving strewn about. We … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays, Intimacy, Spiritual, thanksgiving
Tagged Family, Holidays, Spiritual Intimacy, thanksgiving
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Five Friday Favorites – Turning 60, Off To A Good Start
On Wednesday I awoke with the realization that time passes so quickly. How did I get to 60? I don’t feel 60 most days, but recently I feel older than that. I have been fighting an ongoing health issue–not serious, … Continue reading
Living Our Marriage Backwards
Our church just finished a series studying the book of Ecclesiastes. It has been a sobering and encouraging endeavor. I have learned much in the process. I am grateful for a church where God’s Word is cherished–all 66 books of … Continue reading
The Resurrection And Marriage
Jesus Christ has risen! He has conquered death and the grave. This is the best of news to any who are looking to be set free from their patterns of sin and shame. Jesus is the answer. Why? Because He … Continue reading
Posted in April 2019, Biblical Encouragement, Celebrations, Easter, Finding Joy, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Tagged Easter Truth for Marriage, Good News, Gospel and marriage, Resurrecting by Elevation Worship, Resurrecting Marriages
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Husband Appreciation Day
This day is specifically for husbands without children. Since fathers have Father’s Day, someone decided childless husbands needed their very own day too. We love to highlight all kinds of holidays, so this is one we had to share. Now … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Easter, Holidays, honor, Husbands
Tagged Husband Appreciation Day, Romantic Easter Ideas
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