It is late and we are getting up early to run a little race
and I am trying to work on a book review…but I am tired. I’m thinking about how
soft our bed is when the night owl I am married to puts on some music. But it’s
not just any music, it’s a dvd concert of this band—the one whose songs we fell
in love to over twenty years ago. In those courtship days he would hold my eyes
and sing this song to me. It was one of the songs we danced to at our wedding.
And I am tired but when I hear the first chords of this song my heart remembers
and picks up the beat. It doesn’t take long until I leave my corner of the
couch and join him in his big chair. And he whispers in my ear the question
from the song—have all these years—all these
things between us been good?
And outside the moon is a lopsided smile and the sky laughs
with twinkling eyes and we stay up way later than we should.
**The winner of Michele Perry's book An Invitation to the Supernatural is Pam from Writing...Apples of Gold! Congratulations, Pam! I'll be in touch.
**The winner of Michele Perry's book An Invitation to the Supernatural is Pam from Writing...Apples of Gold! Congratulations, Pam! I'll be in touch.
How do you embrace the God-joy? Every Monday I’ll
be sharing one of my Playdates with God. I would
love to hear about yours. It can be anything:
outside, quiet time. Maybe it’s solitary. Maybe
it’s loud and crowded. Just find Him. Be with Him. Grab my button at the bottom of the page and join us:
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42 comments:
these moments, these i'm-still-in-love-with-you moments are priceless. thanks for sharing yours.
What a sweet moment! Thank you for capturing it so well, and sharing it, Laura!
I love the way music is such a beautiful piece of your love story! And the way your song inspires me to love my man well! Hope your week's a great one, Laura.
:) Music stirs something in me. There's something about it that brings back strong memories. Especially good ones. Kind of like smells for me too.
Memories stir the heart, especially music. What a sweet moment. Beautiful!
I love the picture...and thanks for sharing such a sweet moment with us...blessings on your little race:)
Oh, this is beautiful. I rejoice with you in your romance!!
I like this playdate! :-) God blesses us with joy in many ways, many times, through the years into the present. Sounds like your husband in so in love with you.
Awww, that's so sweet that you two can so easily fall back into the embrace of a spontaneous and romantic moment after all these years. It's a great reminder to us all to always be open and looking for these opportunities. Love it, Laura!
This is gorgeous...and romantic....and holy.
Oh Laura, I am simply lost in the romance of the beautiful here. This is a glimpse into love and your heart with fresh eyes. sigh...the moon and music and love what a trio they make.
How awesome, Laura! And made so much more so with your poetic style. Thanks for sharing such a sweet moment with us all. Hope your race went well! Give yourself a hug! Love, Michelle
Thanks for the romantic post & lovely photo & for hosting, & God bless!
Laurie
http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
Okay, that is worth staying up late and later. Romantic and wonderful.
Charming and beautiful. It's good to remember where we started, isn't it?
Lovely Laura, so glad you can have honeymoon moments with your lover (er, husband) even when you're tired. Your faithfulness and love-giving to each other over the years is a testimony to the sticking power of Jesus Christ's "I will never leave you" love. God bless you today.
Simply lovely Laura.
oh, the power of a song and sweet memories...that is def a play date worth staying up for :)
Heavens! I'm blushing over here--in a really, really good way :)
;-)
I just read your post and am amazed at winning! Thank you! IF you need to reach me, it's pjdep@yahoo.com. Thanks Laura!
Love your post here as usual. Your words are always jewels. :)
I sent you an email, Pam! I hope you enjoy Michele's book. She's a special lady.
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If I can make Nancy blush then I must be over the top! Moments like these are worth recording, though. Hope we never forget the sweetness of our beginning.
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Music was a big part of our courtship, Dolly--and continues to be a big part of our life. I like to think we make beautiful music together :)
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Thank you, Alicia. Remembering our beginnings always takes me there. Music is a big part of it for us. Love inspires love, doesn't it? :)
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Same here, Karina. And smells too! We must be sensory people, you and me. I like it that way just fine.
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Our little race was so fun. Ro! It was called "The Spooktacular 5K". Our small group walked/ran together. Some folks ran in costume (I wasn't that ambitious). A fun time for all.
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Thanks, Jen :)
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Yes, isn't this true, Lisa? The way love changes and grows is a beautiful thing.
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Too many times I've passed over these types of sweet moments, Beth. Opening my eyes to the wonder of a well-lived love? Sure is wonder-full.
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I sue think so :) I'm glad I'm not alone in that.
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Thank you, Elizabeth. Deeper in love than ever here...I must say its been quite a journey to this place. But we travel it together.
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Thanks for the hug, Michelle :). I'll take it. Give yourself one from me too:)
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You are most welcome, Laurie. Thanks for linking up:)
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:) yes. I know;) I may never get caught up on sleep...
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You said it, Christine. It kindles the flame to remember for sure. Maybe I'm just a sappy romantic. But I like it that way. :)
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Thank you, Marilee. Yes, loving my husband as a way to love Jesus changed so much in our relationship.
Love to you, lady.
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Thank you, Linda. Love you.
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Thanks, Joe. I am finding this time in our marriage a very sweet season. I'm always amazed how love keeps deepening.
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Thank you, Kendal. Yes, priceless.
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oh, what beautiful melodies you make together :) Nice to hear a few chords here on your blog, Laura :)
Oh.... backing out. Beautiful. (The only songs my husband ever sung to me were TV western theme songs!)
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