Tag Archives: The Five Love Languages

Love is a demonstration…

Posted on March 14, 2025 by oct17

Yeah, yeah!!!!  It’s our anniversary day… March 14! Gary Chapman writes in The Five Love Languages (1992,1995), “Life is driven by the desire for success. We want our lives to count for something. We have our own idea of what … Continue reading →

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… talking and touching…

Posted on June 28, 2021 by oct17

“Someone has taken care of your meal check,” the server told us with a smile. “Now, I wish I had ordered dessert,” Tom grinned.  While we were wondering who and why someone had given us this surprise gift, the manager … Continue reading →

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… learning to love…

Posted on June 4, 2021 by oct17

“I’m going to marry that guy,” I whispered to my friend in church when I first saw Tom; I was 16; he was 17. How could I possibly know? I have no idea… but I have spent my life thanking … Continue reading →

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