I had a rather interesting thing happen this morning and I thought I’d share it with you, since there is a message at the end that is worth considering.
I’ve been kicking around ideas about a book I want to write. I was going to make it a collection of essays that I have written and call it something stupid like Reflections of a Coffee House Poet. Anyway, I was reading my latest article to Bev last night, and she said it’s a shame I can’t figure out how to write a novel based on my articles.
I didn’t think much about it; in fact, I barely heard her; but I woke up this morning and the entire outline of the new novel was in my head based on Bev’s suggestions. I am so very excited about it, but that’s not the point I wanted to make.
I love Bev. I trust her and I listen to her, and when she speaks I know she has my best interests at heart, and so her words carry some validity automatically. I have always been reticent to listen to the advice of others, and it is purely a trust issue with me….but….Bev I trust and so I listen.
Bev also has a dream of writing a children’s book, and she has a dynamite idea and rough outline for it. The main problem is getting her to believe in her storytelling and writing abilities, and that is where I come in. I try to give her encouragement and suggestions, and I know one day she will take the plunge and finish that book she has started.
What’s the point of this rambling?
It is pretty remarkable to be in a loving relationship. I have failed so many times over the course of my life, and I never really understood the magic of love until I met Bev. We have been together now for five years and yes, we have had rough times. Take any two people who have been burned often and you will find trust issues, but somehow we stuck it out and made it work….and it really is a magical mystery tour that I enjoy daily.
I just wanted to share that with you. If you are in a loving relationship then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, I hope one day you can experience it too.
One final note: thank you so much, those of you who voted for me for the Hubbie Award. I am very happy and humbled. Receiving the praise of my peers is very important to me and I so appreciate the love and friendship I have received at HubPages. I will try to never let you down.
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
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yup…a relationship that inspires you to be the BESt and brings out the BEST in you is the bestest!!
I am glad her comment made you trigger a plot rather than going into seclusion about it.
Good luck Bill
Thank you Ruchira. Love is a wonderful thing my friend.
Huge congrats on your Hubbie Award. you seriously deserve it! And I love how you and Bev do support each other. You really have a wonderful relationship and true love my friend. And that is what it is all about!! HAppy Wednesday again my friend and so excited for your new novel idea, too now 🙂
Thank you Janine. I am so lucky to have the friends I have on HP…what a gift HP has been for me.
And I’m thrilled by the relationship you have with your husband. Your daughters will reap benefits from that their entire lives. 🙂
I’m so happy that you and Bev found true love with each other. I haven’t gotten there yet, but it it’s meant to be, it will be.
Congrats again on your Hubbie Award. I’ll bet you won the Best All Around Hubber hands down!
Sha, I am an incredibly lucky man and I thank you. HP is the best thing that could have happened to my writing career. From it I received acceptance and encouragement when I needed it badly.
How beautiful! I’m glad that you have found a trusting, loving relationship. Tony and I have been married for 27 years, and we knew each other for almost 5 years before that. While there will always be days we wonder why we ever got married, they are offset by the days that we are reminded why we did. Faith, trust, and love. Tony is my refuge. I’m sure you and Bev have found that in each other. You are both blessed.
Donna, that is beautiful and you said it perfectly…faith, trust and love. Congratulations on your long-lasting marriage, and thank you for the visit and beautiful words.
You made me smile this morning Bill–Love is the answer–to every question really. I am so glad that you have found Bev and that you have the support of a truly wonderful relationship. You deserve it–
Audrey, the gift of a smile is a wonderful gift indeed. Thank you…I am a very lucky and happy man. Blessings to you my friend.
Bill, congratulations on your hubbie award! It is wonderful that Bev and you found each other. Gives hope to those like me who haven’t experienced true love. Maybe one day. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sue! I am a lucky man for sure and fully aware of that fact. 🙂 Best wishes to you my friend.