I couldn’t imagine what it is to be cherished. Adored by one so fully alive in his love for me, free of self-protectiveness and self-concern, he held nothing back. Who delights in my memory, celebrates me to others, who in my absence feels my presence. And who loves even the brokenness in me that pushed him away and forgives me for it completely. You were blessed. —Settled for functionality, but wondering if there’s more
This article appears in Jul 11-17, 2013.


There are some “tense” problems. I can’t tell if it’s future, past or present. You talking about two different people OL? Reg needs these things spelled out.
It seems there isn’t better “love” just different….Some of us never find that “Love”.
I really wish Yoda had posted this
“—Settled for functionality, but wondering if there’s more”
Stop wondering.There is nothing more…..I speak for myself and only myself.