19 years???? Really????

Celebrated our 19 year anniversary on Monday.  My understanding of marriage has certainly changed over the  years. 

Marriage takes a lot more than LOVE!!!  Love is not a noun, and it isn't easy to work with sometimes (no pun intended).

Marriage is a lot of work.......

It isn't easy.............

Sometimes you feel like giving up..........

But you don't............

You find a way to make things right.......

You find a way to meet half way............

You realize that this is what you signed up for........

You realize that you can't see yourself without your spouse..........

It begins to make sense.........

You realize that your love has deepened........

Is more seasoned.........

Is maturing...........

You find yourself in an easy chair side by side, legs crossed, a bit of a smile on your face, and you quietly thank God for pulling you through the hard times. 

You ask Him for 19-plus additional years...................

You will accept everyday He gives you!

Happy 19 JDoug!

This "Love" is for you~ (pun intended)

Nothing Better Than Your Very OWN Garden Food

So good and very healthy!!!!

Picture Perfect Beach Trip

Fun vacations come when many different places, cultures, beaches, and good food can all be explored in just a few days.  Well, we have returned from such a vacation in Southern Florida. 

First stop was in Brunswick, Georgia at a very nice beach!

Then on to Florida where we visited four separate beaches.

The first one is Miami!

 

Ft. Lauderdale

Weston

and Pompano

One of my most favorite indulgences (that I can't find around here) is ANYTHING guava.  I discovered guava on our cruise 2 years ago in the form on guava butter and guava juice.  It is sooooo good!

Well, I was so happy to find guava ice cream, pasteries, and guava jelly/jam in Florida.  If you haven't tried this wonderful little fruit, you need to real soon!