Outstanding Talk by Wendy Nelson

OUTSTANDING TALK BY WENDY WATSON NELSON ABOUT COVENANTS, ANGELS, TEMPLES, FAMILY HISTORY

JUNE 4, 2016 BY RENEE MYSLIWIECLEAVE A COMMENT

 Women's Conference is always a wonderful time to get great inspiration and education on Gospel and Family topics and more.

One of my most favorite talks I recently listened to was given by Wendy Watson Nelson (April 30, 2015).  I loved her opening statements; "Our covenants are a gift. A gift from God, designed to get us safely home to Him."

 

I truly believe that this is true. I have found safely and peace in keeping my covenants with the Lord. Especially during times of difficulties and personal trials.

During her talk, Wendy spoke of one of her favorite experiences in Russia. In a speaking engagement, she told her audience that she wanted to get to know them by their lineage! This was exciting to me,  because  she shared that as she read the name of each of the twelve tribes, and the women stood according to their lineage, she realized that 11 of the twelve tribes of Israel were represented there that day...all but the tribe of Levi!

Soon after her talk, a woman approached her and said, "I have Levi!"  LOL  Oh how fun to know that the 12 tribes certainly are being gathered in these last days!  None are truly lost tribes to our Father!

Wendy also talks about how our covenants of God connect us to the other valiant women in the gospel! MILLIONS!! WOW!! Think about that. I love the thought that we are inseparably connected to those beautiful sisters that I feel such love for and such admiration for, such as Sariah, Abish, Sarah, Rachel,Martha, Mary (all of them!), our sweet mother Eve and more!

Oh how this thrills me! I hope to meet these beautiful women in person one day. Until then, every time I seek after my ancestors, I will remember Wendy's words.

• Those behind the veil ARE very much alive, and not so thrilled about being called dead! LOL
• Those on the other side are anxious...even desperate to make and keep covenants!
• It is MY covenant and privileged to find my ancestors whose work has not been done and bring them OUT of prison!
• Picture the Savoir himself saying the sacrament prayer and offering  to me the sacrament.
• You may not always be able to go through the temple...but the temple can go through you!
• Remember the words of our Temple covenants we have made, and say them (in our minds) every day!

 

There is power in our sacred words of worship.

 

Wendy quoted her husband's wise words, "The highest complement is to be called a covenant keeper." I love this, and I completely believe it to be true!

 

Wendy said something else that really struck my heart, "Our covenants change everything in our lives for the better. They change our identity and our ultimate destination. They change the road we are traveling on through this life, because now we are the covenant path that leads back home. And no GPS of the world can ever find that road. As convent keeper, what we want out of life; what we are willing to spend our time, energy, and money on, what we think is entertaining' what we think is appealing;all change. As covenant keepers, our desire to be someone the Lord can count on increases exponentially, no matter what He asks us to do! As covenant keepers, how we feel about the Savoir changes forever! He is real to us in a way He's never been before. How we feel about His atonement changes, we relish repentance, and we seek gifts of the Spirit, one by one to turn our weak things into strengths! As covenant keepers, out prayers change, because we are now bound to Heavenly Father, and we're tied closer than ever to our Savior Jesus Christ!Personal revelation becomes something we prepare for and expect! As covenant keeps our past, present, and future can all change! Everything can change for the better, including our very natures!"

 

WOW!! I am totally inspired by this talk to make a few changes in my own life and to become more diligent in my own temple worship, genealogy work and my personal prayers. Oh how I love this gospel and this church and the opportunity we have to learn more each and every day!

 

Here is a 4 minute summary of her talk:

  

If you'd like to know more ways to hear or read this talk you can go here:

• You can now watch the full talk online here! 
• Or read the full talk here!  
• Here is a page of transcripts from past talks. 
• Here is a summary in the Church News. Here is a summary in The Digital Universe, a BYU online newspaper. 

*Thank you to my friend Becky Edwards for these links!

Hero Generation

THE HERO GENERATION

MAY 30, 2016 By Renee Mysliwiec

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Hello there my friends!

I just have to share a wonderful livestream video event that my friend Kirk Duncan put on a few weeks ago for young adults (Primarily for kids 12-18...although he opened it up to 5 years old and up!) called The Hero Generation. (You  may need to log in to see the video. The PASSWORD is: (Hero2016)

This was a powerful , uplifting event that my grandchildren attended and LOVED! If your kids have not seen it yet, sit down as a family and watch it together.

It is POWERFUL.

If you've got kids who struggle with self esteem, or negative self talk, if you've got kids who struggle finding good friends, If your kids are just not feeling so good about life, or seem to struggle with anger issues, or who are not getting the grades you'd like to see them get.

If your kids are being bullied in school, or not getting along with their siblings, or are super shy and have trouble speaking their feelings.....whatever they are struggling with right now, or even if they seem to be doing super good and you have no worries for them at all, this presentation CAN make a difference!

This video can give your kids the tools needed to move them past the negative in their lives. It will give them hope and help them to know how special they are; especially at this time of the world. They will feel empowered and ready to implement these tool into their lives!

If you'd like to learn a little bit more about "The Hero Generation" and what this title means according to William Straus and Neil Howe,  I highly recommend  you read their book: The Fourth Turning.

Here is a video of  my grandson,Treydence Kale Mysliwiec teaching about declarations after

listening to Kirk's presentation of the Hero Generation. 

Here is a little video of my grandson saying his declarations in the mirror

after practicing what Kirk taught him!

This sweet boys confidence level is building every day by choosing to follow Kirk's suggestions in his Hero Presentation.  I'd love to here how his presentation is helping YOUR kids!

I'd LOVE to know what you think of both Kirk's presentation and The FourthTurning. Leave me your comments below!  =)

Love and Blessings,

Mama Dezee

90 Days Book of Mormon Challenge

90 DAY BOOK OF MORMON CHALLENGE

MAY 29, 2016 BY RENEE MYSLIWIECLEAVE A COMMENT

 

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I joined this Church On August 23, 1981, when I was just 18 years old. I had been asking questions ...LOTS of questions about spiritual things since I was a very young child. So, for most young of my life, I had been searching for something... answers to my many questions and something that I felt was missing from my life. A TRUTH that I knew must be out there, but I just hadn't been introduced to yet.

I grew up in a wonderful loving family, but I felt that WE were missing something...and I had to know what that somethingwas! One day, two beautiful friends, while on a high school choir trip, shared with me the origins of The Book of Mormon. I remember the feeling that came over my heart and soul that eventful day as if it were yesterday. I felt as if my heart was about to jump out of my chest with excitement. My heart burned in my chest and this feeling of remembering came over me, as if I already knew what they were sharing with me. It was a deep feeling within my soul as if I had known these things they shared with me all of my life...and yet, my ears had never heard these things before!

From that day forth, my study of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and The Book of Mormon began. From the moment I began reading The Book of Mormon, I felt an excitement inside me like no other I had ever felt before. My heart and mind couldn't get enough. Understanding how this beautiful book came to be, intrigued me and made it feel it was even more special. 

The Book of Mormon is another witness of Jesus Christ; His divine birth, His life, His ministry, His miracles, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. It is the story of a family who lived in Jerusalem around 600 BC who were told to leave Jerusalem because it was going to be destroyed. The father of this family was a man named Lehi. He was also a prophet. Lehi and his family did as the Lord told them and had many adventures in their travels in the wilderness, and then they were told they needed to build a ship and would be guided to the promised land. Lehi's son Nephi was shown by the Lord how to build the ship and what provisions they would need to gather for their journey.

The Book of Mormon tells the story of their travels across the sea to the promised land (along with the family of Ishmael; whom they convinced to come with them.) and the subsequent events of their family through many generations. The son's of Lehi had obtain the record of their genealogy as well as the sacred records which were records which told the stories of the Old Testament, before they traveled into the wilderness. 

Nephi, Lehi's son, was commanded to keep a record of his people. (Nephi became the next prophet after his father passed away.) So, they continued to keep their records of the Lords dealings with their people for many many generations.

In one of my favorite passages in the Book of 2nd Nephi, chapter 25, verse 26 it reads:  26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.

The people of Nephi saw the signs of the Savoir's birth and His death. Then the amazing event of the Lords resurrection is recorded in the beautiful telling of the Lord Jesus Christ visiting them after His ressurection! I just LOVE this sacred account written in 3rd Nephi Chapter 11. 

I met one of my favorite people in person this past weekend! I have been following her blog for several years. Her name is Becky Edwards and her blog is called Purpose Driven Motherhood. Becky is just as lovely in person as she is in her blog...and even more so! What a sweet beautiful spirit she has. Her blog has given me inspiration and hope and soothed my soul in my dark times and has helped to remind me that the Lord IS mindful of my family too, and that Families really can Be Forever!

We had the privilege of having Becky speak at our event, Preparing with the Spirit on Saturday. It was so much fun to hear her speak about how we can learn to become resilient, which will help us to be more spiritually prepared in the times ahead. She did a wonderful job and she inspired me to DIG deeper into the scriptures, (Scuba diving, rather than snorkeling!) and especially The Book of Mormon.

She is starting a 90 day Book of Mormon Challenge. I'm going to begin this challenge and I wanted to invite YOU to come along on this challenge with me!

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Click here to join Becky's 90-day Book of Mormon Challenge Facebook group. 

Click here to see her post last summer that explains the 90-day challenge. 

Click here for scripture feasting tools Becky posted last summer

to help the scriptures come alive!

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These are wonderful resources and it will be so much fun to do this challenge together!

I look forward to hearing how your reading is going and what insights and inspiration you receive as you read!

 

Love and Blessings,

Mama Dezee

HEALING FROM HEARTACHE

                                MAY 2, 2016 BY  RENEE MYSLIWIEC

Life isn’t always kind to us. Sometimes we find ourselves in a place we never expected to be, in life. Whether it’s a divorce after a long term marriage or a breakup after a few years, or a death of a dear loved one, heartache can leave us feeling devastated, alone and off balance. During times such as these, it is essential to care for yourself…especially your own heart.

As women we are fully conscious of the needs of those we love; often giving ourselves freely and openly, sometimes until we have nothing left for ourselves. During times of heartache, we may forget that WE need personal care.

In 2009, I was facing the most difficult time of my life. My heart hurt so deeply, not just emotionally, but physically ached so acutely, that I thought I’d never heal. The love of my life, my husband of 27 years, had walked out. This man I loved was having a midlife crisis and told me he didn’t know who he was anymore. He decided he had to leave to find out.

This left me reeling. How on earth was I supposed to go on without him?

How would my life ever be ok again? For a while, it wasn’t ok. But in time, in the midst of my deepest heartache, I was finally able to pick myself up and start again.

   

You may be finding yourself in your darkest days….your deepest heartache. If so my friend, I want to share some tips to assist you on your healing journey.

  1. Time is your friend. In time the pain will lesson, become bearable, and eventually your heart will heal.

  2. Reach out to friends who buoy you up and speak positive words. Share what is going on, how you feel. Ask that they allow you to talk, laugh, scream or cry, and just be there to listen.

  3. WRITE... a lot! Writing or blogging is very therapeutic. Giving yourself permission to write will get the emotions out of your body and enrich the “physical” healing process.

  4. Seek spiritual guidance. Go to your spiritual source. If you do not have a spiritual belief, now may be the time to study this part of your life; find what you believe. 

Your creator knows you better than anyone else in this world. Your creator knows what you were designed to do. What your purpose is on this earth. And what you should do next. Rely on this source for guidance over all others!

Allow for quiet moments, times of stillness, meditation and prayer. Quiet times are the moments we can get answers and guidance to assist us in moving forward. The most powerfully profound experiences have come to me during times of communicating with God. He has guided my life in such a way that has amazed and intrigued me and is continually healing my soul. He has been my greatest strength.

  5.Remember when you were young. What toys did you love to play with? What activities and games made you laugh? Search back in your mind and find a time when you remember being super happy as a child. What were you doing? Visit that place again. Remember how it felt to laugh, to play, to be free. Give yourself permission to play. Playing will help you “find” yourself again.

  6.Take care of yourself first. This means every part of you, from your head to your toes! Get up every morning, no matter how difficult that may seem. Shower, eat a healthy breakfast, and then do something just for you. Something YOU love.

Pamper Yourself! Take hot bubble baths, get your hair colored, go on long walks, drink herbal tea, snuggle under a cozy blanket while watching a movie, or read an inspiring book.

Two favorites: “Remembering Wholeness” By Carol Tuttle, and “Captivating” By John and Stasi Eldridge.

  7. Remember...no one gets to tell you how long  your grieving process should be! Every heartache is different. Every person heals differently. Allow yourself to grieve as long as you need to...but not so long that you loose site of the beauty life still has to offer you!

 

Most of all, my friend, Learn to

LOVE YOURSELF!

Show yourself love by giving yourself the gift of TIME. Time for you, time for inspiration and guidance, time for self-care.

One day you will find that it does not hurt so much anymore.

All my Love,

Renee

a.k.a.  Mama Dezee

Worn Out But Not Giving Up

Worn Out, But Not Giving Up!

JANUARY 6, 2016 BY RENEE MYSLIWIEC 1 COMMENT(EDIT)

  The past several months have been super difficult in many ways. Challenges with my health have been more than overwhelming...more than I can ever begin to express.   I'm usually a very positive person. I strive to uplift others and be happy myself. This has usually been easy for me because it comes naturally. I feel that I am a blessed person with MUCH to be thankful for, yet I just haven't been able to shake the feelings of depression.   Between these health issues, challenges in my business, and disappointments in trying to heal wounds in my personal relationships, life has just felt so very hard. I'm generally a VERY happy person. But feeling sick is just plain crappy!! And most people don't understand. When you look healthy on the outside with no visible signs of disease ...no broken bones, or deformities etc. people just don't get it. They expect me to be the person I've been in the past...or better. They don't understand how difficult just getting up in the morning can be.  They don't understand how much effort it takes some days to just move to the kitchen to make breakfast....to have the energy to get dressed and ready for the day, or even trying to get motivated to brave the walk down the stairs to my car, clean off the snow from my windows and attempt to go to the store to buy groceries. They don't understand why 9:00 a.m. church attendance is nearly  impossible for me. The pain and stiffness in my muscles and joints many mornings is so bad that it takes all the energy I have to even have a desire to get out of bed. Mornings are the worst.  As a health coach I have been able to help other 's get healthy, but I haven't been able to heal my own body  of Thyroid disease. Recently It has come to my knowledge that I may have Lymes disease. I have no insurance, and the financial implications of this disease has felt so much more than I can handle on my own.  The cost to be tested properly can be extremely expensive. (My sister Julie has already spent over $7000 on testing and has more to go...and she hasn't even started treatment yet. She's been told that treatment can run as high as $80,000!)    I'm working to pull money together to be able to have the first initial tests for Lyme's to know for sure, but all the symptoms are there...and if I do have this, it makes sense why its been so hard to heal my body, as Lyme's attacks the endocrine system.   Knowing that my sister Julie has been diagnosed with three different strains of Lyme's, as well as many co-infections, and knowing that we have very similar symptoms that we have both suffered with for many years, gives me reason to believe that this may be what I've been dealing with.  In one way a diagnosis would be welcomed, because at last then I'd know what I need to do to get well...although it may be a long process. But, right now, not knowing for sure... seeing the signs through all my research, and not having insurance or the resources at this present time to even begin to be tested has been so very frustrating. 

I felt at my last rope before Christmas, with everything falling on top of me at once.

  Being able to be with my mom and dad, feeling their incredible love and generosity, being fed three meals a day...feeling taken care of completely; feeling so nurtured in every way; hearing their positive attitudes each day, knowing they were happy to see me, and appreciated me being there; being greeted by their beautiful smiling faces every morning when I woke, knowing they truly love me, as evidenced by  the love in their eyes. Eating my dads deliciously healthy oatmeal and vegan pancakes for breakfast and my mothers incredibly tasty lunches and dinners, enjoying our much needed talks, looking through old pictures and reading family history pages, made me feel so welcomed and so grateful to be HOME with them. I never wanted it to end!   I was reminded of the roots I came from and the incredibly happy childhood I had, growing up. All these things reminded me that life hasn't always been so hard...and maybe it could get better one day.  This was such a boost to my soul.

I have the most wonderful parents in the whole world. I can't ever express how grateful I am for them

and their love in my life. 

       My beautiful parents Donna & Gary Miller

Ihave never been a quitter. I have changed gears, switched paths, and started anew many times....but I've never been a quitter. 

Sometimes we just need to go back to our roots to refuel!

Irealize now how very important this is, not just to be able to see our sweet loved ones, but to reconnect with pieces of ourselves. To comeback to thecore  of who we are.  I've recognized that this may be more important for me than it is for others. I had the great blessing of coming from a very grounded life, one filled with love and nurturing and goodness. I knew who I was there. I knew I was a good person. I knew I was loved. I knew I was appreciated and wanted. I LOVED life and all it offered me.

 But in the past many years, life has beat me to a bloody pulp. Apparently I chose to come to this Earth to learn many difficult lessons. Some lessons I have learned have come through experiencing other peoples choices that have been out of my control.  And some lessons have come from my own mistakes.

As much as I wanted to give my own children the same thing that I had growing up....I failed in this.

I lost a piece of myself along the way....and I lost the most important thing to me...my marriage.

I have felt lost in the past 7 years since. Knocked off my foundation; holding on for dear life to what I know to be true....the love of God, family, faith, and hope. Trying to rebuild my life. 

The past several months I have felt completely defeated. In every way. Accused of things I did not do in my business and seeing a down turn in sales that has made it very difficult to provide for myself, feeling misunderstood, unneeded, unappreciated, and unwanted in many ways as a mother, doing the deepest inner work of forgiveness I've ever done, and yet still not having my most desired friend by my side, has left me feeling exhausted, worn to the core, and  loosing hope.

Going HOME helped. After three days I felt my soul relax. I felt my heart ache a little less.

I felt myself returning to ME. The real ME. The Happy Joyful ME.

But...  just a few days later I had to come home to Evanston.

Ididn't want to leave. I wanted to stay in that place of peace, my parents comfortable home, not having to worry about anything. Not having to make a living on my own. Not having to wake up alone every morning. Not feeling the deep loneliness and the empty apartment I wake up to every morning. Having people...adults to converse with...even if we didn't always agree, knowing it was ok...because we'd still always love each other. I found myself wanting to stay forever....or at least until Spring when the snow of Evanston would thaw.

If it wasn't for my kids and grandkids being in Evanston, I think I would have abandoned all my things, and stayed. 

Last night something changed....just a bit. A new hope. A new resolve came into my heart. 

I watched an amazing movie. I'd been wanting to see it for a long time. Finally I did. 

THE WAR ROOM

If you haven't seen it, you should!

This powerful song is from the movie.

This morning, my sweet daughter Shaina brought me a little birthday gift! What a sweet thing to wake up to.

And then...

This song spoke to my heart...

No....I'm not a quitter. I'm a fighter. I am a warrior. I DON'T give up!

I feel a small sense of hope. I feel the love of my Savoir.

I can't let these trials stop me. I have hopes, I have dreams. I want to do better.

Maybe some of you have felt similar defeats and struggles in your life too. If so, I want you to know you're not alone. My heart is with you. GOD is with you! You are NOT a quitter either! We can start over. We can do better. Our past does not define us! We can go back to the place where we once felt whole...even if only in our minds. We can remember that tomorrow is another day....a new day...

and who knows what JOYS it might bring!

We must remember who we are!

We were made for MORE!

We CAN heal our minds, our hearts, & our bodies....our souls CAN become whole again, with Gods help!

(And with Gods help....I can be patient for His perfect timing)

I hope you feel this in your life too! 

LOVE & Blessings

XOXO

Mama Dezee

Time has Dawned Anew

Time has dawned anew, life and all its seasons have gone on as they always do, year after year....and in this year and some...I too have grown. I have felt the seasons moving within me...I have changed some. I hope for the better. I am learning to treat myself better...to put myself first often and especially when it's important.

I am beginning to learn some of the things I love most! I have forgotten to write many things that I wanted to keep in my remembrance, and maybe I will write them later. But for now, I want to just tell you of the things I have realized that my heart delights in....

Summer rains, and the sweet smell of the air after the rain.
Summer Lightening and thunder storms.
The feel of fresh morning dew.
Brisk walks ...or a good run in the early morning ...before the sun is completely awake...and hearing the sweet birds morning song!
Watching the sunrise as I run and I speak with my Heavenly Father for the first time that morning...knowing he IS listening to me...
I love the quite of the morning before the sun rises and there are no cars on the roads,at this time of the morning, I feel like I am the only person left on the face of the earth..and HE is talking to just me...HE is listening to me as if I were his only child...as IF I was of ultimate importance!

I love feeling my feet hit the pavement and the muscles flexing as I run...knowing I AM GETTING STRONGER!
I love the sunshine on my face, and the sand between my toes, I love squishing my toes in the mud and hearing the mud go gloop, gloop, gloop!

I find such joy in seeing my sweet Grandchildren at play...and I especially feel loved when they call me "mammy"...or sometimes "mlammy" as Aysa still says!
And when they want to climb upon my lap and sit for a while.
I love the softness of Xyla's small , little, puffy cheeks and the way she leans her head into me to give me a hug.
I love seeing the sweet beautiful loving little face and incredible dimpled smile of Nautika as she runs to me with open arms and her sweet eyes sparkle with excitement as she sees me and comes to say hello!

I love it when Nivek and Aysa want to have dates with me and sleep overs...and I wish I had more time to give to them...they are growing so fast...I yearn for the days I might not have to be so consumed with making a living , so I can make more memories with them...and I hope I can balance my time well, so that I do not miss out on making these memories while they are still young.

I love to see the unending energy of Treydence, and his excitement at learning new things! I love the precious smile of Ventry. And I love that she is ready for me to hold her more often! And my heart aches to be able to have some time with Amorina.

I love flowers any time of year...just about any kind of flower....Easter lilies, yellow roses, Pansies, Chrysanthemums too, but lilies and exotic flowers are especially nice.

I love the smell of a floral shop and every time I go into a shop, it leaves a little pain in my heart remembering the days when I spent much time caring for the flowers...creating arrangements...etc.....and ShaBloom was almost mine.

I love flower gardens that feel like I am in a secret special place ...that only I can find...solitude...a place where I can kick my shoes off and lay in the grass...or sit on the big swing and immerse myself in a great book.

I love big porches...especially wrap arounds...and Adirondack chairs....big huge beach towels....beach balls and large colorful beach umbrellas.

I love the smell of suntan lotion and all the memories it evokes of summer days gone by, speed boats, row boats, and skidoos, and the waves of the sea.

Rocks on the seashore and the many varieties of seashells

Sea turtles, and tortoise, penguins and porpoise, whales, and seagulls.

Giant Kodiak bears, Sea Lions, and little black bears.

Pelicans and storks, Flamingos, and doves.

Elephants (MY FAVORITE!) and Lions, Tigers, Giraffes and Zebras, Horses, Rhinoceroses, and big horned sheep and beautiful swans....oh so many varieties of gorgeous animals our Heavenly Father has made for us on this earth to enjoy.

I love rivers and streams, lakes and oceans too!

and TREES. Oh sweet TREES! I really sincerely cant live without trees in my life. I need a place that grounds me...with grass and trees of all kinds...especially white aspen.

Skydiving....OH YES SKY DIVING!! Oh how I wish to do this again!
Water skiing....hang gliding, hiking , camping, and having adventures too.

I want to go spelunking in a cave and learn to rappel and canyonneer. And oh....Zip lining ...for SURE!!! I would love to go zip lining in the Alaskan rain forest next August!!

I love the feeling of standing on a mountain top and seeing the 360 degree view...especially if it was difficult climb to conquer.

I wish I could be a great photographer and capture the moments the way my daughter Shaina does...
I wish I could play the piano the way my Grandma Mildred use to play
I wish I could play the guitar the way my Shantel does and sing to my love a sonnet so fair
I wish I could remember how to play my flute

I wish I could always know how to soothe my children's souls and give them happiness and joy all the days of their lives.

I love visiting with old friends and making new one too
Talking with my best girl friends until way into the night

I love being kissed, especially when his hands are holding my face. I love being touched tenderly..caressed and sweetly awakened with love
I love little gifts brought unexpectedly with love and sincerity...even sweet orange juice, and peppermint patties too

I love cuddling under a warm blanket and watching movies drinking tea or hot cocoa
I love it when my honey lets me put my feet on his lap and then he rubs them tenderly
I love it when my sweet love rubs my hands and caresses them while we sit in church together.
I love making love on a lazy Sunday Afternoon
I love watching the sunsets in the back of a truck

I love camping "alone" with my sweetheart in the back of a pick up and watching the stars..talking...and sharing our thoughts and dreams
I love making love in front of a warm fire
And running through the forest absolutely bare
And Skinny dipping too

I love making chocolate chip cookie dough and then eating balls the of dough. I love the process of baking the cookies, more then eating them! ha ha!
I love warm bread right out of the oven.
Muffins of ALL kinds
Sweet breads, cheesecakes and pies.
And EVERY kind o fruit imaginable!!

And hot Oatmeal with cinnamon, raisin, cranberries, and sunflower seeds! Yum Yum!!

I love SOUP....oh dear soup of ALL kinds. Soup totally soothes my soul. It is my comfort food for sure.

I love cooking and baking for my family and their oohs and aahs when I am done and they can smell and taste my beautiful creations. It warms my heart to hear them express gratitude and to tell my I'm the BEST.

I love the smell after cleaning my house, sparkling faucets and clean mirrors and shining windows

I love it when ALL the laundry's done and put away!

I love the feeling of fresh clean garments against my skin

And new warm sheets on my bed and towels right out of the dryer

New socks and the way my hair feels after being freshly cut and styled

I love being pampered at the salon with my toes and finger nails done!

I love my new hair color...brown...I do feel sexy and young!

I love BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, and more BOOKS! I can't get enough, and wont be satisfied until my library reaches the sky!!

I love expanding my mind and pondering on new ideas...talking to those who are smarter then me....listening to philosophical discussions...paradigm shifts, and recognizing something profound....those amazing aha moments!

I love art..and contemplating the mystery of what the author might have been thinking and trying to convey with their beautiful pallet.

I adore concert...musicals, dramas, ballets, Shakespeare...and much more.

I love COLOR...oh yes...there must be color in my life! Many different colors...warm and inviting, bright and cheery, sweet and lively, crisp and cool....all colors...I want a pallet of beauty surrounding me. Not a rainbow of colors...and not gaudy...but just sprinkles of sparkling color...tender morsels to be cherished and delighted in, surrounding my inviting domain.

There are so many other things I love and wish for...I will save those for another day =)