fall in love like: Almonzo and Laura

So, why Almonzo and Laura? Beyond the absolutely amazingly cool name, Almonzo, is an amazing man. I thing that Almonzo has to be one of the most patient and gentle men in the entire world. He is never controlling and is always supportive. Best of all, he goes out of his way to do special things and take care of Laura, long before they were ever together. He allowed her to fall in love with him in her own time never.

How do I relate? Personally, I don't relate to much of Laura Ingalls as a whole, but I have always admired her. The world she grew up in was so different then anything I have ever known. Maybe, that is why I have a hard time putting myself in her shoes. What I hope to have in common with Laura, is her strength and self-confidence, even as a child she stood up for what she thought was right. Beyond it all, she was always up for an adventure, but loves the simplify of being at home with the people she loves.

The moral of the relationship?
Almonzo and Laura are so gentle with each other, and no matter what, Almonzo is ever supportive and steady for a somewhat flighty Laura.

**Another amazing relationships that is ported in the Little House series is Laura's parents. I love the way Charles Ingalls takes care of his family, he is a very strong, intelligent man. Caroline Ingalls is wonderfully supportive and knows how to take care of her family through thick and thin.

fall in love like: anne and gilbert

So, why Anne and Gilbert? You see... the thing about Gilbert is that he lets Anne find her own way. Lets her make mistakes, and get herself in some awful spots, but is always there when she needs a shoulder to cry on. He knows what she needs and what she wants before she does. I think what makes me love him so much, is that he is patient with her. No matter how hard, or how often she pushes him away, even when he was firmly planted on the "friend shelf" he never gave up on the love he felt for her. He trusted that she would find her own way to him. After all, this is Anne we are talking about, she can never take the easy way.






How do I relate? Well, every Anne needs her Gilbert. I believe that Gilbert Blyth was my first movie crush. As a little girl I made a solemn vow to myself that someday, I would find my own Gilbert and marry him. Basically, I am Anne. I'm not scared to say what I mean and I mean what I say. I'm hot headed and not always the most graceful when it comes to social events. I tend to attract attention, and in general, people tend to like me. Well, guys tend to like me, girls never really know what to do with me. Luckily, I have had a few bosom friends along the way to keep me on my feet.

The moral of the relationship is... Anne and Gilbert are, kindred spirits. They would have to be for Gilbert to put up with Anne's hair brained ideas. Which is exactly why, I need Gilbert Blyth.

the notebook

As so many of the female gender before and I'm sure after me, I too have fallen completely in love with Noah and his complete and loving devotion to Allie.

This is not the first time I've read The Notebook, and I'm sure not the last. Every single time I read this book I need to be sure to have a box of tissues. Without fail I will cry. But while reading this book I learned that crying over an ereader is not the same as with a real physical book. There is something about the way the tears stain the page that is magical and sends your emotions to the characters. Splotches on the screen just seem alien and pitiful, but that didn't stop me from shedding tears all the same.

This is one book that once I start I can't seem to put down, and lots of tears and a few hours later I'm longing for a Noah of my very own. Hoping that someday someone will love me, and stick by me through thick and thin. Someone to sit in a rocking chair on an old porch with. Someone to inspire me and encourage me to do things greater then I knew I could.

Each time I read this book I'm always surprised by the simplicity of it. There is really nothing overly showy about the story, it's all about how sometimes young love can be the truest of all, if given the chance. How some love can endure even the worst, and how love will conquer all.

True love. Faithful love. Patient love. Forgiving love.
Just thinking about it makes me want to read the book over again.

I pray for love...

It's strange the things that make you think about time, and how it goes by.
It has been 10 years since 2 planes hit 2 towers.
In 10 years so much has changed, not only in my own life, but the country has gone through some massive changes. There has been in war, we've lost loved ones, we've lived, we've learned, we've loved.

There is no one who could have predicted all that has happened. And if they did who would have believed it. No, the cars don't fly. We don't read each others minds (thank goodness). There is no time travel yet, backward or forward. In many respects the world hasn't changed. People still fall in love. We don't always treat each other with the most respect. Money is always an issue. And life is never fair.
But life goes on.
As it should.
In 10 years I hope that the country is in a better place. I'm hoping that in the next 10 years my life is in a different place.
I hope there will be peace. In every respect. In the country, in my life, in everything. There should be adventure around every corner. And I am hoping that I don't have fear to keep me from it as it comes. And love. I pray for love.

For now I will breath.
And I hope everyone else will as well.
A deep breath will do us all well.