My 100-Word Love Story: On the things we do for each other

Brandon is my favorite person in the whole wide world. We high-five every chance we get. We give hugs every morning. We support each other. We guide each other. He teases me for always singing random songs. I tease him for his car obsession. He is the best personal chef. I am the best eater. He always makes sure to open my door. I always make sure to thank him. He holds my hand in the car. I melt. I am so lucky to call that man my husband. Forever. Dear Brandon, I will love you till the end.

–By Brandi from Blicious by Brandi

Valentine’s Day 2013: The 100-Word Love Story series is back!

It’s official: Valentine’s Day is exactly one week away. Seven days. Are you pumped? Whether you’re single or attached, there is something so special about the day, which is why I’m so excited about next week’s Valentine’s Day theme on the blog all week long. And, since it was so popular last year, I’m bringing back My 100-Word Love Story… again this year!
 
Translation: I want to feature your love stories, friends! Your most romantic moment. Your first kiss. Your first breakup. What you love — and maybe even what you find annoying lovable — about your significant other. What you love about the single life — and about yourself. Even stories about your family or your best friend — it’s all about love next week!

The fun twist? I want to hear these stories in 100 words! Doesn’t that sound like fun, friends? I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to email me (mellow1422 [at] aol [dot] com), and look for stories next week! Are you in the Valentine’s spirit yet? xoxo

[Photo via We Heart It]

My 100-Word Love Story: On remembering a quarter century of love, marriage and children

When Melissa asked me to write a few words for her Valentine’s love column, I gladly agreed. Then I spent the next week hemming and hawing about what to write. I couldn’t think of anything that would be “Valentine worthy.” But, then I got to thinking: Isn’t a marriage that lasted almost 25 years and produced two beautiful children enough to call it a love story? And, isn’t a marriage where my husband rubbed my back every single night for those 25 years enough for a love story? What about the memories I carry close to my heart, even today, almost 9 years after his death? All the days spent in the hospital with Melissa during her 26 surgeries ought to qualify us for some sort of place in the annals of devotion! Being able to be with Brian every single day for 4 months during his cancer treatment was indeed a gift for our marriage. Even the ordinary days were special when we were together. There was always laughter in our home and hearts. Even today, long after I ceased being a wife, I can feel him with me every day. I guess ours is a Valentine-worthy love story after all! Happy Valentine’s Day, Brian.

–By Sharon, mother of the blogger

My 100-Word Love Story: On the lovely little things he does for me

Love is the little things he does without me asking: Putting my phone in the charger before we go to bed, filling up my water bottle, rubbing my back whenever I’m on my stomach and checking the lock on the doors at night to keep his family safe. Every action and every word from him is a gesture of love, and I have never gone a day without feeling completely and utterly loved by him.

–By Tiffany from Dancing Branflakes

My 100-Word Love Story: On loving him (and his smelly feet) unconditionally

My guy and I have been together for almost 9 years. He has supported me, loved me and held me through every crisis. I don’t tell him enough that he is everything to me. We have a daughter (Ellie, 7), and seeing them together only makes me love him more. He’s goofy, he snores, his feet smell and I wouldn’t have him any other way! He works hard, he accepts me for all my faults and he still makes me laugh like it’s the very first time. I’m so grateful to have him in my life!

–By Cat