My Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

When I decided to start a blog about my life, I had every intention of writing every day or so.  Well, that really isn't how it has come together.  It seems like I don't always feel like I have anything to contribute - sometimes I feel like my days are similar in the day to day events.  Today I was gently reminded that life happens in these day to day events.  My tapestry "LIFE" is composed of those threads that are being woven together on a daily basis.  So, here I am again, sharing my thoughts, sharing a glimpse into my world.

Have you ever noticed how there seem to be "themes" to life?  By "theme" I am really referencing those gentle nudges and reminders that I think God gives me.  The past few days seem to have been "themed" on increasing awareness of "light" and God's presence in nature and my everyday world.  It is so beautiful!  I pose this question:  How much light does it take to chase away the dark?  Not much.  Only a tiny bit and everything changes perspective.  

I feel so lucky.  I have been married to the man of my dreams for twelve years.  I am so much more in love with him today than on our wedding day.  It's amazing!  I have always listened to love songs, read those cards about falling more and more in love the longer you are together.  I must confess - I thought those writers were over-emphasing their love and devotion.  How much love can a heart hold?  My young mind used to try to analyze, calculate then formulate a designated amount of love I could have for any one person.  Needless to say, I was WAY off in left field.  No, I wasn't even in the ballpark.  

My "word of the year" for 2011 is LOVE.  I have started a year long spiritual journey on love.  I am only 53 days into this journey, and I have learned and begun experiencing so much.  As I try to define my new, current understanding of love, I am at a loss for words.  I can say that I am coming to understand more and more each day the Bible verse, 1 John 4:8 "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

I have mentioned the love that I have for my husband, but it is so much more than that.  I am starting to really think that love is really all that matters.  In the beginning, in the end, and in the middle.  Love is a noun and a verb.  Love can be used as an adjective.  (Sorry - the English lesson will end here).

I have focused mainly on the spiritual concept of love, but I cannot end this without giving a shout-out to that person who makes my heart race, makes my toes tingle, makes those butterflies in my stomach flutter, brings a smile to my face every time I think of him...  this is about him too.  I adore him.  And, you know what?  I am absolutely, one hundred and ten percent in LOVE with him and our life together.  Once again, just a little gift from above.  :)