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For those who know me well...You know that I love to read!
Two years ago, my darling Sister-in-Law gave me a Deseret Book gift card for my Birthday and I purchased this book. I had a rather lengthy list of "Must Read" books that I was working my way through, so this particular one simply sat on my bookshelf in my office. Very recently, while waiting for some books on hold at our neighborhood Public Library, I decided that now was a good time to familiarize myself with this author.

Oh My Gosh!!!
What A Fabulous Book!

I'm only half way through it and I'm positively loving it and recommending it to Family & Friends! Toni's style of writing is so exceptional! It's not one of those books that one has to get half way through before it comes alive...It pulls readers in from the very beginning. Although it is a novel, it is written from an interesting perspective and is so heart warming and powerful!
I highly recommend this book:

Master
By
Toni Sorenson

A Little Thing Called Love...

There are some things that naturally seem to go together...
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Cake & Ice-Cream
Mickey & Minnie
February 14th & Love

In the final hours of this 1st day of February 2011, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on this upcoming month that is thought by many to be the Month of Love.
What Is Love?
Love is synonymous with such words as attachment, endearment, affection, adoration, liking, devotion, warmth, tenderness, friendliness, adore, worship, like, cherish and fondness.
In today's world, there are those who define Love as amorous affection, physical attraction, lust, sexy, provocative, pleasurable, satisfaction, temporary and, at times, no strings attached.

Over the past 6 or 7 months, I've given Love serious contemplation.
I've been blessed to have become acquainted with multiple kinds of Love in my lifetime.
~My First Crush~
~Young Love~
~My Parents~
~My Granny~
~My Brothers~
~God & His Son, Jesus Christ~
~The Love Of My Life - My Husband~
~In-Laws~
~5 Fabulous Children - Joseph, Nanette, Geneal, Nicole & Oliver~
~Grandchildren~
~Treasured Friends~
~Wonderful Neighbors~
~Church Family~
~Community~
~Colleagues~
~Clients~
~Students~

Throughout my life, Love is an emotion that has come without restraint.
It is never devalued, never given begrudgingly, nor is it polluted by the world's standard.
It is my Heart that speaks of Love as Sincere, Devoted, Contemplative, Empathetic, Understanding, Compassionate, Tender, Teachable, Nurturing, Protective, Adoring
and unquestionably Sacred.
To open my Heart so fully to others, has, at times, proven Scary, Painful, Anxious, Sorrowful, and yes, even Heart-Breaking! Yet, I'm willing to taste the bad, in order to more fully comprehend and experience the Powerful, Wonderful, Blessed, Joyful and Eternal state of emotion that is synonymous with LOVE.

Here's wishing everyone a Happy February!
May this Month usher in tremendous Love that will last throughout your 2011!