599.

Today is a Date Day.

No, the date will not take place on foreign shores. It will, however, take place off-shore.

There was some discussion of postponing the date until tomorrow because of today's weather forecast: 100% chance of rain.

It was pouring rain when I woke up several hours ago. Surfaces are still wet but the rain has stopped. So date on for today.

In the multitude of conversations we've shared in the past week, I know he's a stickler about being on time. That means I need to concentrate on being early.

It's close to 10:30 a.m. We're scheduled to meet at 1 p.m.

As soon as I'm done drinking my morning lemon water, getting dressed to run an errand, complete said errand and return home, I can prep for my date.

It's only about a 20 minute drive to where we'll meet but I do need to make a quick stop along the way.

Looks like I'm working with less than two hours here...

Which means I need to get my butt in gear. Right. Now.

Here's to a day of shared fun and laughter.

Ciao folks!

598.

In the past few days, several friends have spoken of loved ones dying.

Two of the people who died were young women.

One was in her early 20s and had just had a baby last year.

I know death is one part of life we must all endure.

Still, I'm saddened each time I hear the stories; primarily because the people who tell them are sad about their feelings of loss.

I'm thankful in advance for the healing we all need and shall receive.

Amen.

597.

God,

You sure are funny.

No passport required but the next (first) date involves a water vessel. Bigger than a fishing boat but smaller than a cruise ship.

Although you know I love the water (beautiful beaches specifically), you also know I'm not fond of boats of any size.

Yes, I agreed to the fishing date. But only because I'd never been fishing and I was curious. Now I can say, "Been there, done that" and cross it off the list it was never on.

I'm not gonna go into the details about me and boats. It's likely that I've already done so at some point during the years I've blogged here.

I'll just end this by saying, "Thank goodness I can swim".

Amen.

596.

A link to a great article about reversing Type 2 diabetes by changing your habits: How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally - Wellness Mama


This information is the same as what I was told by the nutritionist my doctor sent me to back in April.

Please share. It could save a life.

Your life, if you so choose. Because if any life is worth saving, isn't it your own?

595.

ISO: the protocol for a first-date invitation that requires a passport.

594.

Good morning God.

It's raining out so maybe we're in similar moods today? I'm in a curl-up-on-the-sofa-with-a-good-book-and-tea kinda mood. How bout you?

Um, while I have your ear, let's chat for a bit.

The past couple of weeks have been fun, interesting.

Lots of fun dates, good food, good conversation, good kisses. An unusual number of kisses in the rain. Got my third one the other night.

So far, no one has managed to impress me in the ways that are important to me. Which is... okay, I guess. After all, dating is a social activity at its core and I am a social butterfly.

But it's been a few years since I re-entered the dating world. I've seen lots of masks. Some glued on so tight that they might never be removed.

I've also seen some fall so fast that my my mouth hung open at the speed of the revelations.

It's all good because it's all God.

However, I'm now ready for something different God.

I'm ready for the man who has worked out the kinks, comes just as he is, and remains steadfast. He'll know that I am already who he wants and needs in his life and shall remain so.

And when the time arises, we shall individually and jointly evolve into that which moves our shared endeavor toward its highest good.

I give thanks in advance for that which shall manifest because I believe.

Amen.

593.

Believe and it shall manifest.

Amen.