Living the Romance from which Relationship Advise flows

This Wednesday past, was a dark, gloomy, cold southern Michigan day. The kind of day that lends itself to the doledrums and down, no beautiful sunrises or sunsets to mark the day. I watched out the family room window as the north wind whipped my flag at the waters edge, white caps facing up towards the house... No quiet romantic canoe ride on a lake of glass... My lake this day, not one that could spin a romantic note per say but more reminiscent of the "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", all the things that could spawn a romantic moment with my lady, not a possibility and just moments from her arrival. I need to find a plan "B" to grace our quality time together, being single parents, our alone time can be fleeting. Supper is started, I love to cook especially for my lady, menu is laid out and timing is meticulously planned, so all comes off to perfection, my alter ego, "Chef Willy" isn't by accident. But still what can I do to take this time and make it special for her, to show her how so I love our quality moments alone, how special she is to me, to put a smile in her heart and a moment to remember. Through out all aspects of life there are moments that are less than what we want or desire, of those times reversing them and finding the silver lining is the only option that should be had... Taking the bad and making good, "glass half full, not half empty"... This mantra one I try and live my life on, needs to show me the way this day. Well the light bulb finally kicks in as I am standing in the family room and my eyes finally dial in on my Plan "B"... The fireplace, this time of year I usually pay it no mind, because it is warm out, but hey this is the ticket I need today. Quickly I go out and grab some wood, get a fire going, grab some scented candles, spread them around the room and light them, then the finishing touches, open a bottle Merlot, definitely goes with the cuisine I am preparing and get some "Adele" ready on the CD player. Throw pillows in front of the fireplace and the moment is set, and none to soon as I see her car pull into the driveway. This lady is very special, funny, face book brought us together and was the ice breaker that ignited this relationship. Thank you Tim Jones for the relationship advise years ago, about joining face book, it is such a fantastic medium for friendships and relationships alike.. Oh, how did the evening go??? Well lets say she was quite taken back, eyes sparkling and a smile that lit up the night. A silver lining on a gloomy day, that turned gray skies into moments that touched a heart. Special simple things and times are the ones that are remembered most.. Its not the cost where the value lies, its in the caring and thought, there is where priceless moments in time can be found. Thanks for letting me share and you stopping by, it doesn't take much to touch a heart, even a simple text, can warm and help grow a relationship. Till next time my friends, I hope you enjoyed this story.... Have a great day, smiles from your bud on the southern shores of the lake they call Ackerson.. Peace Y'all