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Good evening, Gang It's repeat night. A few of you have read this one before, but with so many wonderful new members, most of you have not. Work has been tough the last few weeks. I don't know why, but everyone seems to want everything at the same time. It makes it hard for me to find time to write. On a happy note, I had a call from one of the editors of "Our Canada" magazine. It's a nationally published magazine in Canada. They want to publish my story about waving out the window at passing cars. It will probably be published in the second quarter of 2007. The magazine is owned by Reader's Digest and will be the largest printed publication I have been published in. It's very exciting. Please take a few moments and read the comments below. There were so many wonderful comments on my series, "The Beginning of the End." Stay tuned this weekend for a special story. I think you'll enjoy it as much or more than the one below. Now for today's story. It's "My" Day "I love you!" I said softly to Ginny. She looked up, "I love you too!" "I love you more!" I smiled. Our little ritual would go on all day. "I love you! I love you more!" In the first months of our relationship, I always loved her more. "Wait a minute!" Ginny said one day. "How come you always get to love me more? It's not fair! I want to be able to love you more." We created a schedule. I get to love her more on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Ginny has Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Sunday has become a "Too" day. We are not allowed to love the other more. It's a day of sharing. Every time I speak to Ginny on the phone, look into her eyes, or hold her, we speak our words of love, with one loving the other more- except on Sunday of course. It has been this way since we've been together. I get confused sometimes, forget what day it is, and say, "I love you more." Ginny is quick to respond, "No way! It's my day! I love you more!" One weekend, Ginny and I had our grandkids to ourselves. They were running around, playing, laughing, and crying. They did all the things young children do. They kept us busy for two days. On the second night, after they went to bed, Ginny and I were sitting on the sofa exhausted. She was on her computer; I was on mine. I looked up, "Ginny, I love you!" She turned to me, smiled, and replied, "I love you more!" "No! It's my day! I love you more!" We both smiled. She slid across the sofa and into my arms. I held her and realized, we had not voiced words of love all day. The boys kept us so busy, we didn't even take the time to say, "I love you." It had been a long time since Ginny and I have had young children in our home. I asked myself, "How many couples start out with love and promise in their future? How many couples started out saying, 'I love you!' and 'I love you more!' and later, when life got busy, forgot to say it? How many marriages have ended, because couples forgot to take a moment from their busy lives to say, 'I love you!'?" The weekend alone with our grandchildren made us both realize, we need "our" time. Every couple needs "their" time. We need time, if only a few minutes a day, to say, "I love you!" If you love someone, please take a moment to say it. You're heart will swell and burst when you hear it in return. Love spreads like a smile I love all of you! Michael T. Smith Feel free to share my stories with your friends, but please include the links below for them to read more or to sign up. To read more of my stories or to sign up to receive my twice weekly posts go to: http://archives.zinester.com/86758 To unsubscribe go to: http://www.zinester.com/cgi/unsub.cgi?86758&0& I love your comments and cannot thank you enough for taking the time to send them to me. Through my stories, I pour my heart out to you. Many of your comments say to me, "Mike, you got it right. You touched my heart." I may never meet you, but I managed to touch your heart. It's a blessing only God can provide. Send your comments to mtsmith@qwestonline.com Now for some wonderful comments on my series "The Beginning of the End." ******************* Mike, that was just wonderful, I totally enjoyed reading it. It made me jealous, wishing I was that lucky lady. You sound like a great guy and I know you have a great wife now too. How blessed can you get ??? Thanks, Sue ******************** Just precious!!!!! I'm going to copy this and send it to my "new" daddy (whom I just worshop) as I'm sure it will bring tears to his eyes as we just lost....my mother and his new bride!!!!!! I don't read many stories that I receive thru e-mail but this one just reached out and grabbed me.....tightly! Thank you....I'm hooked! Cher ******************** Michael, This is a beautiful tribute to Ginny, which I will share with those I know who are suffering the loss of their mate. It's a tribute to you for the love you and Ginny shared and the time that you loved and nurtured her. It's also a beautiful tribute to Georgia and your loving and honest relationship with her. She is very special to allow you the freedom to openly share your feelings...those for her, and those from your past...that have made you the person you are today. Many blessings, Jo Ann S. ******************** Michael, At this point in your 'series' I'm reminded of how very blessed you are to have Ginny's Love, compassion, and understanding to comfort you through these difficult days...and I feel sure Georgia is pleased. Thank you for sharing this special time. It's healing for you, and prayerfully will serve to guide someone else in their journey through grief. Blessings and Comfort to you Michael and to Ginny, Jo Ann S. ******************** I have been reading yours and you're families ordeal. My heart goes out to you. In this life many of us have to endure things worse than death its-self. John H. Turner Jr. ******************** Good evening Mike, Beautiful Song and site, I added it to my favorites.,.. I haven't read your story yet, too busy just relaxing and letting your music Bless Me, Thanks, Shirl ******************** Totally beautiful, Mike. I'm typing through tears. I sure hope that your yesterday birthday was a better one : ) God bless you all and keep you safe xoxoxo sue ******************** Dear Mike, This segment of your story really made me cry long and hard...not merely a tear or two, but hot, wet tears streaming down my face and burning my eyes as I read about Georgia's death and funeral, plus your reaction and emotions during that sad time. Bless your heart for being willing to share it with us readers. I admire you for that. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to a rare gem of a gent! May God bless you with His best, and may your birthday joy, your greatest joy, always be in knowing that you're a child of God and He loves you unconditionally. Sincerely, Sandi P. |
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