Lights In The Darkness

I sipped my hot, creamy latte and sighed happily as it warmed my tongue. A white chocolate latte can't be beat! "This is so good, thank you Love!" I squeezed Zach's shoulder as we pulled out of the coffee shop drive through. "You're welcome! Glad you're enjoying it," Zach smiled as he sipped his own…

Mountains and Valleys

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! I squealed a bit as Zach and I cranked a little paddle boat out onto the shimmering pond. "Is this thing going to stay afloat?!" I exclaimed, as our legs pumped the pedals in unison. "Don't worry, it's fine Love! Besides, we've got life jackets," Zach reminded me as we paddled…

Dating: Quarantine Edition

"Remember that date we had at Brooklyn Boyz in the fall?" I sighed to Zach. "Those garlic knots were incredible. I miss eating at restaurants." I leaned my head against Zach's shoulder. "Me too. I can't wait for everything to open back up," Zach agreed grimly. "Hey...what if we can still get carry out from…

A Heavenly Romance

It was only our second official date on a sunny Saturday morning. My stomach was wild with butterflies as we enjoyed brunch at a local cafe. "I'm reading through the whole Bible this year," Zach shared as he cut into his crepe. "I'm trying to read some everyday." He glanced up at me, waiting for…

Michigan Monsoon!

Splat splat splat splat! I cringed as rain spattered down on my poncho covered head. Roaring cheers and music from the football stadium rang in my cold ears, I could feel water dripping down inside my sleeve as I adjusted my drenched hood, and my other hand was wet and clammy inside Zach's tight grip…

The Diamond Ring: Part 2

My raspberry latte was cozy and warm on that chilly gray evening as we walked. But I must admit my heart started thumping quicker than normal. Whether he'd meant to or not, Zach had aroused my suspicions once again by acting strange about our coffees. But its a Tuesday night! I reasoned in my mind.…

The Diamond Ring: Part 1

I have a memory growing up of riding in the car with my Aunt and sister. I think I was twelve or thirteen maybe. For some reason we were talking about marriage, and my Aunt chuckled, "You know, most girls dream of diamonds and getting a diamond ring. Do you girls dream of diamonds?" "Well,…