After a busy Sunday we had a young single adult fireside this evening. Our speaker was Elder J. Craig Rowe, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy - a leader in our church. Six years ago he served as our Stake President and I got to work fairly closely with him for a couple years. He has also been a client of mine professionally. (I even bought my lawnmower from him. He was buying a new riding mower and sold me his Toro, which I've used now for 6 years.)
My after-church interviews were finished a little earlier today than they have been lately so I was home by 5:00. I actually got to eat dinner with my family and then read a little before leaving for the 7:00 fireside.
The fireside was very enjoyable and I appreciated Elder Rowe's informal remarks and counsel. It's always good to visit with him for a few minutes.
During the fireside Jana slipped her hand, palm down, just under my thigh and wiggled her fingers. It's a little thing ... just a touch. But it says a lot. It says, "Hey, I'm here. I like you. I'm sitting next to you and want you to know that. I am at peace. God is in His heaven and all is right with the universe ... and all is right with me."
I think every couple develops their own simple ways of touching or nonverbally communicating contentment, love and peace. This is just one of hers. It is a loving thing. It lets me know she's at peace in our relationship – that she loves me. And that's always nice.
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When holding hands, Jason and I give 3 squeezes,I...Love...you. Some times there's a response of one squeeze..Really? Then another..Yes!
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