Day 17 That Single Rose

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,

while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

Lao Tzu

I slowly make my way downstairs to the kitchen. It's another beautiful day today. I open the windows and the sliding glass doors to let the breeze cool the house. Gwynn follows at my heels waiting for some attention.

On our dining table sits the rose Tom gave me a few days ago. He met me with it when he picked me up from the airport. My heart still flutters at the memory of opening the car door and finding that one rose sitting on my seat.

Tom and I had our challenges. I suppose every couple does. Some days are worse than others but, for the most part, we make a great team.

I wonder who inspired Lao Tzu and with whom did he fall in love with to have such wisdom.

I sit on our hammock and pet Gwynn. I let the breeze play with my hair and listen as birds chirp cheerfully in the trees. I capture that single rose in my mind again, close my eyes, and feel that wonderful feeling that only my husband can stir within.