Hold
Hold me now. Wrap your loving arms around me, and just … hold me. Tight. Hold me … close.
Let me inhale the sweet scent of your skin as I lay my head on your chest. I can hear your heart beating … beating for me.
Do you remember days gone by when we would get swept up in each other and the only thing that mattered was you and I in that moment? Together.
The demands of life can be so overwhelming at times, yet shelter from the storms of life, and peace and comfort are still found in the depths of each other’s arms.
My heart skips a beat every time you rush to me, get down on one knee, and slide your strong arms around my waist as you embrace me with your love. I cradle your head as I run my fingers through your hair and hold you close to me.
Moments spent with you standing by the water’s edge, exchanging soft kisses as the rain began to sprinkle down from Heaven … We pause for a moment, my hand upon your chest, your arms still wrapped around me. There in your arms … I know I am home.
This post was inspired by the Five Minute Friday prompt word of: Hold. Join us for the #fmfparty on twitter and link up your blog post here.
The Best Things In Life
The best things in life do not cost a single thing. I realize that money is needed to pay bills so that you have a house to live in, electricity in your home, food on the table, etc. They are necessities that we often times take for granted. We are so blessed in this life and have more than we truly need in material things. But, what about heart things? Those moments that take our breath away?
To me, some of the best things in life are cuddling on the couch watching a movie with your love, holding hands, and feeling their arms wrapped securely around you. I also love cuddling with my children as we take turns reading pages in a book, or our snuggle time right before bed. The quiet moments we share together are so precious to me. The whispers before they drift off to sleep after I’ve tucked them in for the night. How they ask me to give them a mini facial as they prepare for dreamland, and I watch as all of the worries of their day melt away.
How about calls from your parents just to say that they are thinking of you and they love you? I treasure those. They just want to check on you and let you know that they care. Or, like my dad just did out of the blue – he sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers to my work. I did not expect it at all, and yet he did something so sweet that just melted my heart completely. I love my parents, and my dad is one heck of a man! There should be more men in the world like him.
And then there’s time spent with my best friend … my horse, Sugar. There’s nothing like grooming her and getting her all ready to ride, and then when I lift myself up in the stir ups and sit on top of this beautiful horse, I feel more alive than I have in a very long time. Feeling every single movement as she slowly walks along, feeling as if we are one – my partner and I.
I especially love getting together with old friends and laughing until we cry or leaving with our faces hurting from all the laughing and smiling that we’ve done. And the hugging and praying together, holding hands and clinging to each other as words are lifted up to our Heavenly Father on one of our friend’s behalf as we did this past weekend … there are no words to describe how that feels joining together in prayer. For when two or more are gathered in HIs name …
These, sweet people of the universe, are some of the best things in life. Nothing compares to them or could even come close!
Take time to appreciate the people in your life and make time for them. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, but be intentional with your time. Give the gift of your time to others. Something magical will happen. You will be touching someone’s heart completely, and at the same time, your heart will be blessed also!
God has given us this beautiful, amazing life … some times there will be rough spots along the way, but He is there through every single one of them walking right beside you, and even carrying you when needed.
Love this life that you’ve been given. It is yours. No one can live it like you can. God has called you to live, to love, to show care and compassion for others around you. Treasure and cherish the people that are in your lives. They may not always be there. We never know when God will call one of us home.
Our One Year Anniversary
Today is a very special day for Light Love Hope as we celebrate our one year anniversary. We are so glad you are here with us to celebrate! As part of our celebration, we have a giveaway going where you could have your very own Jim Brickman cd. If you do not know who Jim Brickman is, allow me to enlighten you. Jim Brickman plays beautiful music on his piano. He travels with a few of his friends to cities to perform music that will soothe you and relax you. His music is also perfect for a romantic night out with that special someone, or if you’re staying in, just put his cd in and turn the lights down low for a romantic candlelight dinner. My personal favorite, though, is to turn on Jim Brickman’s cd and take a nice, long bubble bath. There is just something about relaxing in the tub with the lights off and just the flickering of the candlelight as Jim’s music floats through the air surrounding and embracing you.
With that said, the entry form is at the end of this post so please enter our giveaway, if you haven’t already! Five lucky winners will be selected!
What has this past year been like for us? Well, it has been a wonderful release. Writing is a form of therapy for me. If I cannot find the words to speak, I can always seem to get them to flow right through my fingertips and onto the screen almost effortlessly. Some of my thoughts may entertain, others may educate. One thing that is for sure is that I will always be honest and open with my readers. I share my story in an effort to help others so that they know they truly are NOT alone. Nothing is worse than walking around in this world of seven billion people and feeling as if you’re alone without a single person that can relate to what you’re going through in life. You are not alone any more, dear hearts.
We have tried to share inspirational stories and to offer encouragement to our readers. We have shared about our families, and we have shared our struggles growing up. Each of our writers have dug deep within their heart and soul and poured out the most beautiful pieces that I have been so proud to display on this website. I applaud each and every one of our writers for pouring themselves out in their words; words that are straight from their heart and the core of their being. I thank them for being transparent and vulnerable, yet caring enough to give of themselves in this way. If our stories touch one person’s life, it will all be worth it.
If you are not familiar with all of our writers, please visit our page dedicated to the amazing Encouragement Team by clicking here.
With that said, thank you, again, from the very bottom of our hearts for sharing a year with us here at Light Love Hope! Today as we celebrate our one year anniversary, we celebrate YOU, our readers!
