This is one of my favorites, too. In fact, I'm planning on reading it again. This book really had a profound effect on me.

Congratulations, Bubby!

I can't even do this justice with words, Char. I'm so happy that my words inspired you and what a fabulouspage you've crreated. I love hearing about you and Jim's love story. It tminfd mr do muvh of ours. Beautiful use of journaling - very unique and wonderful!!

This page by Char @char8182 takes my breath away!!

Oh Char, this is amazingly beautiful, romantic and heartfelt. I've never quite seen journaling used as creatively as you've used it here. Those words, climbing up the steps - WOW!! They tell the story of you and Jim so beautifully. Love your dancing couple again on this week's page. I'm...

That makes me SO happy, Chris! It's always so nice to hear that we've inspired each other. :heartpumpred::heartpumpred:

Oh Chris, what a beautiful page you've created for this week's challenge. Those beautiful elements just leap off that perfect white background. I'm so thrilled that you were inspired by some of my words.

Oh Chris this is just gorgeous! I love the white background. It makes everything else pop right off the page. I'm SO thrilled that you were ispred by the words that I posted in my challenge intro. The work RISK is so profound and the more we delve into it, the more profound it becomes.

Ohhhhh thank you so muhch, Tracy. That stance was one of fear, yet lots of courage on my part. I'm not sure, if it hadn't been for Ava, I couldhave pulledthis off. She had so much faith in me and I just couldn't let her down. It was definitely worth the risk.

Oh my goodness, Tracy what a wonderful story of your dad's salvation. Through all of our conversations, I feel like I know him. What a wonderful tribute to him and to your faith.This is absolutely gorgeous. Thans so much for sharing this story.

Oh my goodness, it's beautiful, Tracy!! Not too dark at all! It has to be REALLY dark for me to ever think that. On my way to the gallery right now.

Thank you so much!

Oh, Char, thanks so much for your heartfelt words. It was a magical night, indeed, and there was a "spark" that very first night. We were definitely meant to be. I finally have a picture of that first night.

What a beautiful and heartfelt page, Vicky. Thanks for your participation.

Beautiful page, Vicky, with such heartfelt journaling. I'm sure you were a wonderful mother.

Week 2 of the October AJ Challenges has been posted: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/october-aj-challenge-week-2-risk.42972/ Our word prompt for October is RISK. My layout is about the day I took a RISK and climbed up pretty high, and it was a RISK because I'm very afraid of heights...

Hello and welcome to Week 2 of our October Challenges. Our word prompt for this month is RISK. Let's do a deep dive into this powerful word and take some time to explore what this word really means. Risk: Stepping Into the Unknown Risk is one of life’s most paradoxical truths. It is defined as...

Oh Tracy, this literally jumps off the gallery wall with its symbolism and beauty! The first thing I noticed was the woman kneeling at the foot of the Cross. Your journaling description is so profound, and it truly touches my heart. I'm so happy that our word prompt for this month moved you...

Thanks so much, Vicky. I look back and still can't believe that our love story started out like this.

Thank you my sweet friend. You know what a special night and also a pivotal moment in my life. Little did I know that my world was about to change and that Chuck wound be my husband for 43 wonderful years. Thanks for appreciating my first attempt at an AI image, too. :hug4: