Love

Love is...

" ...patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness." ~ I Corinthians 13:4-7 

"...the beauty of the soul." ~ St. Aurelius Augustine, The Little Book of Bathroom Philosophy : Daily Wisdom from the Greatest Thinkers (2004) by Gregory Bergman, p. 50.

"...friendship set on fire." ~ Jeremy Taylor, The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare's Poetry (2010) pg. 88.

"...a dream that comes alive when we meet." ~ Author Unknown

"...is the master key that opens the gate of happiness." ~ Oliver Wendall Holmes, The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes (1892) pg. 24.

"...but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition." ~ Alexander Smith, Dreamthorp: a book of essays written in the country (1863) pg. 174.

"...a fabric which never fades, not matter how often is is washed in the water of adversity and grief." ~ Author Unknown

"Love means never having to say your sorry." ~ Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavilleri in a Love Story

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Wishing you moments of love,


 

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BFF 126 What Do I Love?

What do I love? Hmmm...or should I say, who do you love...



Sorry! I couldn't help myself! As soon as I read the topic for BFF 126, this song automatically popped into my head! I'm not kidding! Seriously!

Ok, now that I have that out of the way, what do I love?

First and foremost, I would have to say my husband. Without him, I honestly don't know where I would be. He saved my life...

Second, I love my family, mom, dad, Sonny Boy and Bubba (my secret nicknames for my brother and his wife...please don't tell them though!), Ann & Gail, Daniel & Deborah and the rest of what is left of my extended family.

Third, well I would have to say that would be my dearest friends of which I can probably count on one hand. Shelli, Angie, Liz, Debbie and Rona. That's five and all on one hand. I have other friends, but these five I know I can always count on for anything. Love you guys!

The rest of my loves...here's a short list:

Music - Couldn't live without it...it's in my soul.
Chocolate - I wouldn't be able to survive with out it.
Baking - I'm so happy it's Fall again. I can start whipping up all those delicious treats!
Writing - I think I finally found what I have been looking for...and it has been staring at me all along!
My new Writing Buddies - You guys rock!
Reading - I can never get enough books.
Ocean/Beach - And if I am able to camp at the beach near the ocean...I'm in heaven!
Camping - Enough said!
The smell of the outdoors after a good rain shower.
A fire on a cold winter's night.
The invention of the DVD player and some other fun electronic gadgets! I swear someone was thinking of me and my love to watch things over and over and over and over and over...well, I think you get the picture!
The crunching sound of the snow as you walk through the woods.
Rainbows, and if I'm really lucky, a Double Rainbow!
My fluffy pillow and a snuggly quilt that I cocoon up in every night.
Peace and contentment - I finally found it and I am truly happy.

This list could go on for awhile, so I will end it here, but want to say one more thing. I rarely, if at all, talk about this, but I do love the Big Man Upstairs. He's been there for me in good times and bad, and always, Always, helps me find my way.




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