“The Perfect Wedding”

I didn’t need a dress
or an aisle to
enter
into the future
God’s planned for me

I didn’t need permission
or counseling to
know
God’s will for my
life with you forevermore

I didn’t need a ring
or vows written
down
in my heart’s
the truth of our love

all I needed was God
telling me to
step
into your arms
where He’s writing the rest

The Right Protocol

From before I’d left for Texas, I’d wanted to go see Lee and let him know what I was up to but didn’t make the time to tell him, and since I’ve been back, I’ve wanted to give my all to the kids, so yesterday was the day I finally surprised Lee with more than just a visit. Continue reading

…moron is Right!

I wonder who thought putting these two words together would be a “good” thing.

con·struc·tive
1. serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.
synonyms: useful, helpful, productive, positive, encouraging

crit·i·cism
1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
synonyms: censure, condemnation, denunciation, disapproval, disparagement, opprobrium, fault-finding, attack, broadside, stricture

“Embracing Discovery”

about love

they said
‘you’ll know’
but I didn’t know
until I knew

for everyone
it’s different
for me
it was a hug
that embraced
my heart

how do you let go
of something so real

I questioned
I cried
I listened to God
and asked my love
to marry me

love is looking
into the eyes of your husband
across the way
wanting to climb over the table
to get to him
but you don’t
because you know
he’s not going anywhere

now I know
and can tell others
‘you’ll know’
and then watch them
not know
until they know