I think one of the most romantic things a person can ever do is choose to stay. Stay through sickness and health. Stay when all is rich and well and stay when all is poor and sad. Stay through the heartache. Stay through the ruts, the busyness, the learning curves. Stay through the magic and… Continue reading Old Love Any Day
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Real Life Magic
Everyone will tell you marriage isn't magic and fairy-tales aren't real. They're right because they're thinking about it all wrong. I think the magic we are looking for is in our reach every ordinary day. If only we opened our eyes, listened to our own laughter, and read our own story.
The First Imprint | 12.23.14
I listen to the rain, pitter-patter. I drink the eggnog. I see the stockings just bought for our very first Christmas. I sit by the lighted tree with those handmade ornaments and all the memories we have already made. Our first dog jumps into the chair with me, to squeeze in beside me. And I… Continue reading The First Imprint | 12.23.14
{And Then We Were Engaged}
A few days ago, I wrote about my relationship with Ben. I ended it with the idea that I cannot truly describe what it is to experience friendship. Real, raw, forgiving, adventurous, lovely friendship fraught with difficulties. Since, I wrote that post, our friendship has stepped from "relationship" to "engagement". Honestly, it is so relieving.… Continue reading {And Then We Were Engaged}