Be A Woman First!

When we first got married, the struggle was real. We had a new life together. We became new people to each other. We did not understand our newly discovered roles as husband and wife. That mom and dad thing had us rolling on instincts to love and protect the “cubs”. There were bare cupboards and dim lights, sometimes long walks to the bus stop when the “grey ghost” was on blocks. We marched our way through the years determined to meet needs. You made sacrifices for the cause and made choices that changed and sometimes corrected our course. You did these things without provocation from me. You are consistent in your desire to see “Peeler People” succeed. I know there is the house, job, obligations, and all things consistently vying for space in your world. In the midst of all this, I only have one need and desire and that is for you to be a woman first! Do not deny or suppress the grace and beauty personified in ways that make me blush from the inside out. I Love You,

Sweetheart! I could not find a card to speak for me. I hope this works. Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.” Song of Solomon 8:7

Just Being

We caught ourselves alone, just sitting and talking.  Not really about anything specific or world changing.  Just sitting and being.  It is the one thing I love the most about you and me. We can just be. At that moment I felt your heart beating in my chest.  I saw your hopes and dreams from years gone past.  I felt the pain of the things we never discussed.  My heart wanted to move to your chest to let you know I could make those dreams come true and dispel any pain that may try to rise. Your heart held mine close and would not let it leave.  It whispered, “baby we could just be and that is more than enough for me.”  I now catch myself alone just sitting and thinking about how much I love the women whose heart holds mine and won't let go.  She makes it so easy to be… me.  I Love You Sweetheart! Glad The Tomb Is Empty.

Response to my daughters... Though neither are married, I want them both (and any other women) to at least consider if his heart has the potential to hold their heart close against all odds. Their mind and the world may discourage that union. Can they reach out with their heart? I want my young woman to see this in me every day of my life and theirs. It is possible to love a woman beyond the bounds of this world. If you have the courage. If you hold true to this he will find you. Because his heart is looking for the same thing.