I've been waiting for several weeks for tomorrow to arrive. Once more, I'll be flying to Houston to see my family. Unlike my last trip a few weeks ago, this time, my son will be there as well. I have not seen him for many years. He's home from school, preparing to graduate from four … Continue reading Back To Houston Tomorrow
Month: November 2020
Note to the reader: I'd like to take this opportunity to say this. At no point during our relationship was my wife weak or blind to what was happening. Her faith and love for me provided the strength to fight for our relationship. Part II The addiction raging within my mind was winning. Occasionally, I … Continue reading How Do I Know That I Love Her [Part II]
Recently, my wife asked me why I love her. I decided to use thousands of words for the answer. Part I I held my wife above everything else on Earth. She was my World, and I loved her unconditionally. I embraced my role of loving husband completely and considered myself the most fortunate man alive … Continue reading How Do I Know That I Love Her [Part I]
One particular morning last week, I woke up knowing that I had to do something immediately after making coffee. Two days after posting [Why I Love Her Part I], I pulled it back down. Why? Because I had made the mistake of posting something highly emotional without proper explanation. Why I Love Her is the … Continue reading Why I Love Her [Introduction]
Everywhere I look, I see somebody commenting on this past year; The year of 2020. This year has been highly emotional for most everyone. I posted something at the beginning of the year on this blog. I remember writing something to the effect of, "this will be a year of revealing." At the time, I … Continue reading I’m Still Feeling Thankful
For all of the WordPress Community, I'd like to take this opportunity to say. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This year has tested us all. I hope and pray that you and yours remain safe throughout the remainder of this year, all of next year, and for many years to follow! Hopefully, you're not dealing with snow like … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
For those of us who celebrate The Thanksgiving Holiday, many have chosen to travel this year regardless of the current health crisis. We are always two weeks behind the virus. Because of this, it will be mid-December before the potential consequences of our choices are revealed. Let's not allow Turkey to take revenge upon us … Continue reading Revenge of The Turkey
As I walked into the room, she looked at me, smiling, and said, "I feel like I see a ghost." Until recently, I hadn't seen my daughter for years. My Baby may be grown, but she will always be my Baby. I missed her more than words can say. It's an incredibly profound feeling to … Continue reading Like a Ghost
More than 20 years ago, my wife and I traveled to New Orleans to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Located on Bourbon Street is a small shop called [Madame Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo]. Marie Laveau is famous throughout Louisiana. During our first visit to The House of Voodoo, we decided to have our palms read. … Continue reading Past, Present, Future
I'm posting a short conversation between my roommate and me this morning. I was in the kitchen when he came out of his room and said, "damn, I hate waking up!" I responded, "I wouldn't say that too often." Words are powerful. We should always be careful about what we may speak into existence. Happy … Continue reading Words Are Powerful
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