A Cord of Three Strands Is Not Easily Broken. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:12
Meeting my husband was the best thing that has ever happened to me. We met online. Now, seven years later, our photo is still on the home page of the website. It started with a simple Gardenia in the mail, and from there, our love has grown.
On June 15th, 2009, we remembered our seventh wedding anniversary. And we used our Squidoo earnings to celebrate! I'd like to celebrate marriage with people all over the world by sharing some of my favorite G-rated menories with you, as well as featuring our fondest resources for romance and marriage from our most respected mentors.
But first...
... although there are many people we have to thank for helping and encouraging us with their great advise and wisdom throughout the years, there is One special thanks that we owe to a Friend whose guidance and wisdom we could not have survived without, and Who, in fact, is responsible for helping us to find each other and for sending those helpful people our way: our LORD, Jesus Christ. LORD, you have made strong two people who were weak. We love you. Thanks for loving us first.
(Our Next Anniversary is June 15, 2010)
"Love is not self seeking, it's not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong."
~1 Corinthians 13:5

A Forever Memory: Honeymooning on The Big Thompson River
Let's Build A Log Cabin...
Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts
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Using the same structure as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott address the unique issues of "pre-remarital" families. This abridged cassette audio edition prepares couples for what lies ahead and enables them to tackle the challenges with faith, perseverance, and hope. Read by Les and Leslie Parrott.

What a Lovely Shade of Lipstick, Honey!
Speaking of Wine
hint hint...
Boundaries in Marriage
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Learn when to say yes and when to say no -- to your spouse and to others -- to make the most of your marriage.
Only when a husband and wife know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can they give themselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries are the "property lines" that define and protect husbands and wives as individuals. Once they are in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved.
Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the award-winning best-seller Boundaries, show couples how to apply the 10 laws of boundaries that can make a real difference in relationships. They help husbands and wives understand the friction points or serious hurts and betrayals in their marriage -- and move beyond them to the mutual care, respect, affirmation, and intimacy they both long for.
Boundaries in Marriage helps couples:
*Set and maintain personal boundaries and respect those of their spouse. *Establish values that form a godly structure and architecture for their marriage. *Protect their marriage from different kinds of "intruders."
*Work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries -- or work with one who doesn't.

Fragrant Gardenias: My First Gift From Him
Fragrant Gardenia
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Famous for its aromatic fragrance, the gardenia is an evergreen shrub with waxy white flowers and deep green leaves. The gardenia ships in bud form and normally blooms into flower within a few short days. This plant arrives nested in an earth-toned bamboo basket to highlight the richness of the leaves and flowers. We specialize in shipping fresh plants, flowers & tomato seedlings all across the country - with replacement or complete money-back guarantee! Ideal for moms, grandmothers, housewarming or any other special occasion.
Make Your Marriage Sizzle!
The Act of Marriage
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With over 2.5 million copies in print, The Act of Marriage has helped thousands of Christian couples maximize their joy in sexual union. The difference it's made has, without exaggeration, saved marriages. Pastors, doctors, and psychologists alike have endorsed the frank, practical insights shared by Tim and Beverly LaHaye. This updated and expanded edition gives a fresh, even more informative edge to an already definitive book. Greater details are included on such important topics as the key to orgasmic love and the value of Kegel exercises. New sections discuss "sex after sixty" and five reasons why God created sex. All supported by Bible passages from the clear, understandable New International Version and by the very latest findings in the fields of medicine and sociology. For engaged couples and newlyweds who want to make lovemaking a joy from the start . . . for couples who have been married for years and want to maintain the flame or rekindle the embers . . . for every husband and wife who wants to be a better lover--here are the insights into each other's bodies, psychosexual makeup, and need for tender, unselfish affection that can help you achieve your goal.
When two people achieve lasting happiness, this is not solely because they are great lovers but because they are also--I must put it crudely--good people; controlled, loyal, fairminded, mutually adaptable people.
~ C. S. Lewis
Keys to Loving Relationships DVD Set, By Gary Smalley
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Gary Smalley and his wife offer excellent advise.

The Fam on Vacation
You've Got Mail (Deluxe Edition)
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Neighborhood bookstore rivals unwittingly become e-mail pen pals in this charming remake of The Shop Around the Corner.

Camping Fun
S'more Kit with Very Vanilla Marshmallows
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For those who are ready to take s'mores to another level. What could be better than gourmet s'mores! Our handmade, signature graham crackers packaged with our gourmet Very Vanilla Marshmallows, and a 3.5 oz. semi-sweet Valrhona chocolate bar. The perfect ingredients to make yummy s'mores! All of our products are made with all natural, premium ingredients. The vanilla marshmallows are made with lots of real vanilla.
Where We Met...

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...A Cord of Three Strands...
Ecclesiastes 4:12 Jewelry

Our birthdays are both in December near Christmas. We celebrate them together every year by going out to dinner at a favorite restaurant.
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Nov 7, 2009 @ 3:45 am
- Beautiful lens! Will and I have been married for 42 years this past September and still happy. May you have many more anniversarys. I hope that you will continue to share them with us. 5*s and fave.
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- drifter0658 drifter0658 Oct 24, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
- A fantastic story. All the best wishes for a love that is sure to last forever.
Blessed.
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- swood01 swood01 Jun 19, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
- I vote 5 star on your lens as well. You Rock!
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- WhitU4ever WhitU4ever Jun 15, 2009 @ 12:52 pm | in reply to lollyj
- 44 years of marriage is exceptional these days... and something to be very proud of. My husband and I admire you and wish you and your husband Forever Love.
Be well,
Whit
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- ftuley ftuley Jun 14, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
- This is a great lens! Lovely. 5 stars from me :)
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