To that sweet, young lady who worries she will never find love... First of all, I want to hug you. I want to hug you long and hard and I do not want to let you go until you realize you are precious. Secondly, I want to spend some time with you. I want to know what matters to you. I want to know what you dream about at night. I want to understand what hurts you and what makes you smile. I want to know YOU. Thirdly, I want to tell you how much your life matters, and how valuable you are. I want to explain it, show it, help you discover it, and emerge you completely in this truth. I want … [Read more...]

Monday, I listed seven ways to make the most of the warm days ahead. Today, I will list 10 specific experiences I would love to have with Eric this summer. Maybe this list will spark some summer fun ideas for you and your sweetheart. Let us not only have fun this summer. Let us strengthen our relationships too!   Rent a bicycle built for two. You may argue at first, but once you get the hang of it, this could be a lot of fun! Learn to move together flawlessly. Take a dance class. Okay, did I say I would love to have these experiences with Eric? ~smile~ This is one experience … [Read more...]

It seems like the last few winters in central Virginia have been borderline unbearable. This statement is laughable to my northern friends, I am sure. But, for this southern born and bred lady, below zero temperatures only happen in Minnesota, Canada, and in funny movies. During the dead of winter, my neighbor and I joked (mostly) about investing in a sun lamp because the gray sky was doing a number on our moods and motivation! Though I knew I would be longing for colder days in a few months, I could not help but dream of feeling the sunshine on my face and actually perspiring! No more dry … [Read more...]

Summer.  Growing up in a high-humidity area, it was the most dreaded season. Not only that, but I was forced to wear shorts and t-shirts which made it impossible to hide my body behind long sleeves and coats. This was back when I thought I was large. You know... the size I would love to be today. ~smile~ Unless I was heading to the beach, I was not a fan of summer weather. Spring and Fall were great and Winter was even good. Summer just brought suffering. Well, that was the old me. The new me sees Summer as a time to get out of the house and enjoy the world. I still hate the heat, but I am … [Read more...]