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The Success Sequence

30 Nov

Several years ago, a young woman asked me how long Ray and I had been married. When I told her how many years it had been (it was 32 or so years; I have forgotten exactly how long it has been since she asked the question), she said, "That's a long time to be with one man." Yes, it is -- a ... View Post

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Love Without Limit

29 Nov

Yesterday I wrote about Ray finding a show for Mother to watch during Thanksgiving weekend. That search was one of many searches he does to find entertainment for my mama. Ray is amazing. If there were a definition for amazing son-in-law in an illustrated dictionary, Ray's picture would be the ... View Post

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XOXO

18 Oct

Every year at Christmastime, Ray and I receive a Christmas card from his English cousins, the children of Ray's mother's brother. Even though we have only met them once, the card is always signed with the affectionate English symbol XOXO, which stands for hugs and kisses. After all, we're ... View Post

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“People Are Still Getting Married”

22 Aug

Ray and I married on a chilly Friday night in December of 1974. We said "I do" in the church building where I had worshipped since I was four years old. Following the ceremony and a few pictures, we joined our guests in the fellowship hall in the basement where we had wedding cake, punch, mixed ... View Post

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Smiling Eyes and a Tucked In Hand

16 May

At one tourist spot on our recent trip, Ray and I saw an adorable statue of a chubby and short older couple. The years had molded their love to the point that they could have almost passed as fraternal twins. These bronze lovebirds sat together on a bench -- a picture of joy, confidence, and ... View Post

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“It’s Wonderful.”

7 Apr

Ray and I might get used to this shuttle riding. When we finished recording late Tuesday night, we walked back to our hotel, a bit disappointed that we needed to run to a store before getting to sleep. Then, I realized we could call the shuttle again. This time Ray and I both got to meet an ... View Post

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