Category Archives: Love

The Greatest Of These

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

His words caught me off guard. I love you, Elizabeth. Maybe because he didn’t speak English. Maybe because I’d just met him. Or perhaps because we just don’t say those three words enough. Regardless, the moment when my Mexico amigo … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Vulnerability. Complete, utter, raw honesty. I dread it more than anything. “Elizabeth!” the sound of my name, spoken by my prof awoke my mind’s childish nightmare. I had known this moment would come. Of course it would. But I hated … Continue reading →

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True Love Waits

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

For as long as I can remember, I’ve known this simple phrase. It’s become quite cliché. But I used to think it meant something very different. I was so absorbed in the day that I would meet my “true love” … Continue reading →

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Date With God

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

This year, I have a date for Valentines. For the first time ever, I was asked out. Well, actually that would be a lie. He’s asked me before and I’ve accepted and rejected. On this day, I’m coming back again.  … Continue reading →

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In Love Forever This Time

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

I can’t count the many times I’ve fallen flat on my face with disappointment. A failing on my part or someone else’s. The hurt from a broken relationship. Misunderstandings, conundrums, and hasty words. I have been broken to the core, but not … Continue reading →

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Death Ends But Love Continues

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

It is a long time ago now, but I still remember going to my grandmother, Situ’s, old apartment when I was about six-years-old. I went several times, but I remember this one in particular. We were sitting on the couch — … Continue reading →

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There’s A Risk

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I remember my first death very well — it was my fifteen-year-old dog, Stretch. While some may mock such a loss, “Stretchie,” was my running partner, confidant, and very best friend (or one of them). To my twelve-year-old mind, her … Continue reading →

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He Passes The Ball

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I have always failed sports. I’ve never been able to kick or throw or catch anything properly. Choose me for your soccer team? You’ll lose for sure. Pass me the ball? What are you thinking!? But one day, someone chose … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace & Forgiveness, Love | Tagged , , | 6 Comments