The love just flows!

At first I was a little reluctant to write this for fear that the reaction could be the typical response to that of a cheap date, one who forgets, or any other stereotypical response that could be thought up. But this is about speaking my feelings which may or may not reflect that of others, and that is ok!

It is actually amazing how life around our home changed when our son moved out. Yes, the peace and quiet, lack of drama....the dogs seemed a little distraught. But for reasons that I have not yet been able to accurately identify, my wife and I have seemed to fall more in love by the day. This is not to say that there was any less love before he moved out. In fact, and I know she would state the same, in the 14 years and 4 months that we have been married we seem to co... Read More

Retired to Laboring in Love!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to honor my parents. They are both retired and are spending this time to serve and invest in others. According to World IQ.com, retirement is the status of a worker who has stopped working. This usually happens upon reaching a determined age, when physical conditions don't allow the person to work any more (by illness or accident), or even for personal choice.

When I contemplate my parent's lives, I do not see retirement even though they are no longer working their previous jobs. They have chosen to live a life of "otherness", to give of themselves unselfishly, and to lay down their lives for those around them. When I grow up, I want to be just like them!!

This past December was difficult for them. They spent the entire month tr... Read More

After the kids move out, how to get re-connected in 25 year marriage

I have read here, this is a common problem with the empty-nest, and it might not stay empty! We do seem to have grown apart a bit after all these years, but still have a deep bond. I did read that answer here about workshops, but cannot do that. We just need the connection again. Does it come back or re-invent this stage of marriage? I deal with a life of MS and a power chair with this marriage.... Read More

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Christmas Every Day of the Year

I've read many things during this December 2009 about how people celebrate Christmas. It seems we reserve Christmas Day for doing those special things not done the rest of the year. But why limit it to just that day? Jesus wasn't just Jesus on the day He was born. He was Christ every day of the year. He gave, forgave, and performed miracles every day He was on earth and continues to do so.

My husband is an odd sort of fellow, in that he gives me "sussys" every day of the year. Sussies are gifts anytime he thinks of me. He comes in from Walmart and says, "I have a sussie for you. It might be a bag of chocolate kisses, a new pen, pair of gloves or just a stick of gum. He goes on a trip, comes back and has sussies for everyone. I've carried on that tradition and shared it with all... Read More

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