hand held

Ever since I started dating—way back in middle school—one of my favorite reasons to have a boyfriend has always been hand holding. No matter how old I get, or jaded and cynical, I will always love to hold hands. There is something so sweet and pure about holding the hand of the person you love. I adore that my hand fits perfectly with my boyfriend’s. It’s almost as if we were meant to hold hands.

That’s not to say that I don’t love kissing—I mean, who doesn’t? But the simple fact of interlocking fingers with someone else is almost magical. There’s a safety and comfort there that you cannot get anywhere else. It’s the simple act of someone reaching out for your hand that makes you feel loved and cared for. You could be 16 or 60 and hand holding will always mean, “I’m here for you.”

So, if you’ve forgotten how great a simple hand holding can be with your sweetie, reach out today and grab their hand. You could be browsing the grocery store aisles or sitting in a movie theater, but let them know you care with an effortless act of affection.

....an excerpt

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makes me think....

This is beautiful!

She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: 'How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?'

The surgeon said, 'I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn't make it.'

Sally said, 'Why do little children get cancer? Doesn't God care any more? Where were you, God, when my son needed you?'

The surgeon asked, 'Would you like some time alone with your son? One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's transported to the university.'

Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good bye to son. She ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair. 'Would you like a lock of his hair?' the nurse asked. Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's hair, put it in a plastic bag and handed it to Sally.

The mother said, 'It was Jimmy's idea to donate his body to the University for Study. He said it might help somebody else. 'I said no at first, but Jimmy said, 'Mom, I won't be using it after I die.. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom.' She went on, 'My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone else. Always wanting to help others if he could.'

Sally walked out of Children's Mercy Hospital for the last time, after spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy's belongings on the seat beside her in the car.

The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy's belongings, and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son's room.

She started placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly where he had always kept them She lay down across his bed and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep.


It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Lying beside her on the bed was a folded letter. The letter said:


'Dear Mom,


I know you're going to miss me; but don't think that I will ever forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm not around to say 'I Love You'. I will always love you, Mom, even more with each day.... Someday we will see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you won't be so lonely, that's okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably wouldn't like the same things us boys do. You'll have to buy her dolls and stuff girls like, you know.


Don't be sad thinking about me. This really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn't look like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD! And guess what, Mom? I got to sit on God's knee and talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good bye and everything. But I already knew that wasn't allowed. Well, you know what Mom? God handed me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter I think Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to you. God said for me to give you the answer to one of the questions you asked Him 'where was He when I needed him?' 'God said He was in the same place wi th me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there, as He always is with all His children.

Oh, by the way, Mom, no one else can see what I've written except you. To everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn't that cool? I have to give God His pen back now He needs it to write some more names in the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I'm sure the food will be great.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt anymore the cancer is all gone.. I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain anymore and God couldn't stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He sent The Angel of Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery! How about that?


Signed with Love from God, Jesus & Me.

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Anyone can make you smile. Many people can make you cry but, it takes someone very special to make you laugh with tears still in your eyes.

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When you love someone, you just do. There are no maybes, no buts, and no whys.

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Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt only by heart.

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You never just stop loving someone...its either you always will, or you never did in the first place.

Listen jealous person, I couldn't help but notice that awesome ends with "me" and ugly starts with "u" :)

I don't hate you, I'm disappointed you turned into everything you said you'd never be.

GUYS: Don't wait for holidays or birthdays to do something special for her, make every day special.G


F.R.I.E.N.D.S. = (F)ight for u. (R)espect u. (I)nvolve u. (E)ncourage u. (N)eed u. (D)eserve u. (S)ave u.


I don't hate you, I never could. I don't regret meeting you, I never will. But I do regret our relationship. It destroyed our friendship.

You may not be the brightest crayon in the box... but you'll always be my favorite color.

Fake friends are like your shadow, they follow you in the sun, but leave your side when it gets dark.

She's strong because she knows what it's like to be weak. She keeps her guard up because she knows what its like to cry herself to sleep.

Wanted by MANY, taken by NONE, talking to SOME, just waiting for O N E.


Don't do anything for me because you'd think I would want you to, do them because it's what you want to do.

How do you find the words to say goodbye, when your heart don't have the heart to say goodbye?

When you meet someone special...you'll know. Your heart will beat more rapidly and you'll smile for no reason.

Some people make your life better by walking into it while other people will make your life better by simply walking out of it.

No relationship is all sunshine...but two people can share one umbrella if they huddle real close.




Never ignore a person who loves and cares for you because one day you may realize you've lost the moon while counting the stars.

GUYS: if she stays by your side for a long time, especially through all of the BS, she really loves you. KEEP HER.

GUYS: love her, spoil her, wine her, dine her, kiss her, wife her, appreciate her, respect her, make her smile, make her happy.

I'm NOT single, and I'm NOT taken. I'm simply on reserve for the one who REALLY deserves my heart....because they say good things take time.


Stop stressing over the ones who broke your heart. They don't deserve your tears.

A relationship with God is the most important relationship you can have.


I poured my heart out to you, gave you my all, and now I'm left with nothing.

I'll be single until someone amazing enough comes along to change that.

I don't ask for a lot, just trust me, respect me, and love me.

GUYS: if you still carry her bags, open the door for her, tell her that she's beautiful, and show her respect...you're a REAL MAN.


All I want is someone I can be myself around. Someone I can be completely stupid with. Someone I can be bored with...and still have fun.


The difference between "like" "love" and "in love" is the same as the difference between "for now" "for a while" and "forever"

You changed" is code for "you stopped acting like I wanted you to...


You can never "just be friends" with somebody you used to love...simply because a little part of you will ALWAYS love them.

You treated me like an OPTION and not a PRIORITY. That's why you're my ex.

Love isn't something you explain, love is something you feel; an experience.

The brain does the thinking, but the heart knows more about love than the mind can ever comprehend.

I hope you choke on all the lies you tell; yet again, it's kinda hard to swallow that much bullshit.

Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt only by heart.

I miss you. Not as my boyfriend not even as my friend; I miss the person who you were when we first met.

One day you're gonna remember me and how much I loved you... then you're gonna hate yourself for letting me go.

I don't want a perfect person, I just want someone to act silly with, someone who treats me well & loves being with me more than anything.

I'm a girl. I don't smoke, drink, or party every weekend. I don't sleep around or start drama to get attention. Yes, we still do exist.

Yeah I miss you. I miss us. I miss having you to talk to whenever I wanted. But I know I have to move on, because this is pointless.


10 ways to love: listen, speak, give, pray, answer, share, enjoy, trust, forgive, promise.

If you ask for God to help you, it means you trust His ability. If He doesn't help you yet, it means He trusts yours

I love everybody. Some I love to be around, some I love to avoid, and others I would love to punch in the face.

So lets ignore each other, try to pretend the other person doesn't exist, but deep down, we both know it wasn't supposed to end like this.

I'm sorry I mistook all our laughs, long nights, sweet texts & inside jokes as you caring. I'll think twice before wasting my time again.

He isn't my boyfriend, but I love his hugs, smile, advice, kindness, & the times we laugh together. I just fell in love with our friendship.

The past should be the past. It can destroy the future. Live life for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away.

The best revenge is happiness, because nothing drives people more crazy then seeing someone actually living a good life.

GUYS: You can never change her past, but you can create the most beautiful future that any woman has ever seen.

God is working things out for you, even when you don't feel it. Have faith and be thankful.


We attract a reflection of ourselves. If you live in trouble, you're guaranteed going to have troublemakers around you.

Men are supposed to love and protect a woman, not hurt & betray them.

If you know someone is taken, respect their relationship. Don't be the reason they end up single.

Every woman deserves a man that can make her heart forget that it was ever broken.

Some men have a classy, strong, loyal and trustworthy woman by their side. If he isn't grateful to have someone like that, he may lose them.

Making a difference starts with yourself. Before u can complain about everything else being messed up, figure out what's wrong with you 1st.

If someone can give you a reason to why they love you...they don't love you, they like you. Love is based on emotion not definition.

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A broken leg has nothing on a broken heart.

Yeah I miss you. I miss us. I miss having you to talk to whenever I wanted. But I know I have to move on, because this is pointless.

It sucks when you know that you need to let go, but you can't, because you're still waiting for the impossible to happen.


Trying in a relationship isn't enough, only DOING IT matters.

It makes me sad thinking of what could have been.

So lets ignore each other, try to pretend the other person doesn't exist, but deep down, we both know it wasn't supposed to end like this.

I'm sorry I mistook all our laughs, long nights, sweet texts & inside jokes as you caring. I'll think twice before wasting my time again.

If you don't like me, remember that it's mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter.

He isn't my boyfriend, but I love his hugs, smile, advice, kindness, & the times we laugh together. I just fell in love with our friendship.

Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change.

Someone said to me "you're too pretty to be single" I said "no, I'm too pretty to be lied to, cheated on, and played with."

The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all your flaws, mistakes, & weaknesses, & still thinks you're completely amazing.


Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.


There’s no need to rush. If something is meant to be, it will happen. In the right time, with the right person, for the best reason.

Dear Tummy, sorry for all the butterflies. Dear Pillow, sorry for the tears. Dear Heart, sorry for the damage. Dear Brain, you were right.

Someone who really loves you sees what a mess you can be, how moody you can get, how hard u are to handle, but still wants u in their life.

Don't cry over the past, it's gone. Don't stress about the future, it hasn't arrived. Live in the present and make it beautiful.

Sometimes you forgive people simply because you still want them in your life.

Keep your head clear! It doesn't matter how bright the path is if your mind is always cloudy.

I'm tired of being the girl who falls head over heels in love with the guy who barely even stumbles.

Doesn't it suck when someone you know turns into someone you knew?

That's funny. You say you hate the guy who broke your heart, but when he comes running back to you, you have your arms wide open.

True strength is keeping it together when everyone would understand if you fell apart.

Same old story. Boy meets girl, and she falls so much harder than him.

If you love the person, don't give up. Try to be patient, but if that person doesn't care at all, wait until your heart voluntarily quits.

Behind every girl's favorite song is an untold story.

Life is easy. We just insist on making it complicated.

When you told me you loved me I almost didn't believe it and now I know my first instinct was right.

God knows how much we can handle. So, if you think you're weak, you're not. 'Cause problems are for the strong. Giving up is for the weak.

If you ever lose my trust, you probably will never get it back. And even if you did, things will never be the same.

Remember, you can't reach what's in front of you until you let go of what's behind you. Move forward with out looking back.

Calling someone ugly doesn't make you pretty. Calling someone dumb doesn't make you smart. Calling someone fat doesn't make you skinny.

Hating is for the weak, loving is for the strong. It takes more to love someone who did you wrong than it does to hate them.

The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others.

This is my life. I'm gonna do whatever I want to be happy.

If you let social networks ruin your relationship, maybe it wasn't a strong relationship to begin with.

When you decide you wanna act right and grow up, don't assume I'll take you back because of it.


If they only want you around when things are going good, they don't love you.


Love is a lot of things, but one thing it's not and never will be is unsure.

There's a story behind every person. There's a reason why they are the way they are. Think about that before you judge someone.

The way I see it: The more people hate me, the less people I have to please.

It's hard to find a guy who means EVERYTHING he says.

Once you have feelings for someone those feelings will always be there. You may not like them anymore, but you'll still care.

It sucks because you didn't even give me at least HALF the love I gave to you.

The fastest way to find out if someone is really your friend, is to tell them that you're broke.

Admit it, sometimes, even when your crush does something really weird, it still looks cute to you.

Some things are so awkward to say, but so easy to text.

The best thing you can do for a friend when they're hurt, is to be there, even when you have nothing to offer but your presence.

Don't promise me things. I don't trust words, I trust actions.

A real man's love comes from his heart.

Too many baby showers, not enough weddings. Too many funerals, not enough graduations.

It's funny how we always want what we can't have. We keep on pursuing it and then when we have it, we don't want it anymore.

A woman is not written in braille. You don't have to touch her to know her.

Inside almost every grown woman is a shy, insecure little girl who's just trying to get by in this big, scary world.

alse hope is sometimes mistaken for true love. Don't rush into something until you're sure it exists.

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