February 14, 2011

i look for hearts everywhere....

so how lucky
am i that this one has been with me for 30 years
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to say he's my world isn't saying enough. to love him more than i do is impossible.
to celebrate him just today isn't right. i try to do that all year long.
now granted
some days aren't perfect. i mean really. nobody can be together as long as we have and say that marriage isn't a challenge. because it is. or at least it can be sometimes.
and
what's wrong with that. a hurdle to jump every now and then keeps us on our toes.
and
honestly. i can't imagine my life any other way.

sometimes when i can't find hearts. i draw them. or make them.
and
most days i have a helper
who leaves tiny paw prints behind
to make sure i don't ever forget her
do you look for hearts
everywhere
too
~
oh i hope you do
~
happy valentine's day to all of my fellow bloggers
who inspire me everyday
with
laughter and wisdom
passion and sincerity
and
most of all
a desire
to continue doing what i LOVE to do
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34 comments:

  1. Happy Valentines Day to you too, beautiful post.

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  2. Happy Valentines Day! I look for hearts everywhere too! You and your hubby wow..congrats 30 years is amazing!

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  3. ♥ Enjoy ♥ Valentines ♥ Day ♥ !!!

    ... and 30 years are so special. :))

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  4. You and your dear husband look at peace in the photo. I am so happy for your thirty years together. I know what you mean about Valentines Day not being the only day of the year to celebrate your love.

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  5. What a beautiful post.. what a handsome couple!!!

    Happy Hearts day to you and yours -

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  6. I feel so lucky to know that I am loved. I know you do too! Wonderful post today! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  7. *~HAPPY VALENTINES DAY~* to you too! Thank you so much for sharing this little window into your life. It, like yourself, was very sweet & dear. Also, I too am a heart person. I doodle them conciously and unconciously on anything with in reach!___=^..^=___KIttie

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  8. Hi, happy day to you too. We must welcome the love that we deserve and cherish it.

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  9. happy day of love ...all year!!

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  10. Congratulations on 30 years, and thanks for sharing this beautiful post. Marriage, as you point out, is not always smooth sailing but as you suggest, its the rougher seas that give us the strength and resolve to keep navigating through to calming waters.
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  11. Beautiful. And just a lovely, lovely, beautiful couple... :)

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  12. Happy Love Day, Lovely Beth ! I am so grateful that the Universe brought you and John together to make this loving journey together. You are both so very beautiful !
    Enjoy your sweet day !

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  13. Lovely photo of Sweethearts and sweet hearts, Beth. Happy Valentine to you and your Family.

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  14. so much love in this post : )

    are those sea sponges in that last photo?

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  15. You too are such a goodlooking couple and what a sweet post. I really do look for hearts everywhere. Once, I actually captured a heart cloud with my camera. That was exciting. Yes, I agree that you should celebrate your love everyday not just on Valentine's day. Every day is a blessing and I am blessed in my life and by your inspiration as well. Happy V day.

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  16. Beautiful words, spoken from the heart. I feel the same way about my hubby and our 32 year marriage.
    Thankyou for your visit to my blog today and your comment. I always love new visitors.
    Happy Valentines day!

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  17. Awww.... Happy Heart Day to you too.

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  18. Fabulous! Happy Valentine's to you too Beth!!! xoxo

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  19. L-O-V-E back on ya!! that photo of the two of you is so darn beautiful...xoxoxo

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  20. Happy Valentine's Day to you too ;-)

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  21. I heart this. And you. What a sweet, lovely picture. I never used to look for hearts so much, but lately, I have started...

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  22. What a sweet sweet valentine to that handsome husband of yours! Happy Valentine's Day to you Beth! May you continue to find hearts everywhere you go:)

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  23. I am learning to look for hearts and you do inspire me. Thank you so much! Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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  24. I love this blog post. But it also made me sad. I always felt that way - always! Until a certain special needs child came into our life and turned it upside down. I hope to get back there someday soon. On the other hand, I, too, look for hearts! I draw them, I seek them in print, I color them, I doodle them. What I haven't done is look for them in nature! That's my new quest for 2011. Thanks for the great post. Happy V day!♥♥♥

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  25. I was hoping you'd post a photo of the two of you because you two really are like the ultimate Valentine's heart!

    I look for hearts everywhere, too. I think lots of people do -- I was surprised when I posted a pic of the Gyp how many people said his freckly nose was shaped like a heart!

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  26. happy valentines day back to you...one of the few people that never have anything to say bad about their other. the splitapart.

    this portrait is gorgeous of you two.

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  27. so beautiful! happy st. valentines day!
    xo

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  28. oh i look for hearts too i've found rocks and bark and initials inside hearts carved on trees so romantic

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  29. What a beautiful picture of you both!!! lovely.. happy Valentine day to you..xx

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  30. Beautiful photo....you two are soul mates, can see it in your eyes!

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  31. What a special post - I wrote another poem, of course....which seemed very suited for you and your sweetheart -

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/02/mellow-yellow-monday-108-valentine.html#links

    How wonderful that you have had 30 years together - and you both look so young!

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  32. Beautiful post! Very inspiring, I must keep my eyes open.

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  33. I saw a heart drawn in the sand on Laguna Beach Saturday and totally thought about you!

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  34. Oh yes... I look for them everywhere...makes my own heart jump when I find one. :)

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth