Noticing the little things
Sideways glances, silly smirks
playful winks from across the room
Speaking my name with tenderness and joy
Walking, talking, laughing, joking
Snuggling on the couch to
watch a movie or our favorite show
read books together out loud or in silence
talk and listen with our whole hearts
Dancing together in the kitchen
Encouraging each other often
to chase our passions and dreams
Texting and calling just to say,
“I miss you” – “I love you” – “I believe in you!”
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Love is knowing me
And not knowing just about me
But knowing who I authentically am
Knowing what makes me tick
My likes, my dislikes
My victory, my disgrace
And still
Wanting and needing to be with me
Serving others with me
Seeking God with me
Praying, hoping, and worrying with me
Forgiving me when I do you wrong
Apologizing when you do me wrong
Enduring life with me through it all
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Love is
Not only melding time and space
Love is fusing hearts in the deepest sense
Love is hearing me, seeing me
feeling me before you touch me
Love is caressing my face softly
Just because you love to be near me
You love to touch me sweetly and gently
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Love is not only feeling
Love is choosing to hold on to “hope against hope”
even when love feels stagnant, hard, or hopeless
Hold on to God until the difficult moments pass
Believing they will, if only we “be still and know”
Love is never giving up on growth
Love is never giving up on yourself, God, or each other
Love is not a “return on your investment”
But love seeks to invest without thought of return
Love seeks to be of service without recompense
Love seeks to lay down your life for your beloved
Love is unfailingly choosing to be on the same team
Fighting together for those you love
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With hope,
Ruth Renee
09.15.2020
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I would love to know, “What is love to you?” ❤️
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