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Marge. “An affair of the heart. And I’m certain our late spouses would be happy for us.”
    Today’s Thoughts
    Through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
    P ROVERBS 9:11
    Lord, although the time I most look forward to is being in heaven with you when my days on earth are finished, I’m glad I’m alive today.

7
    The New Dress
    One Thursday Evelyn bought a new dress—a sleek little number in black with a low, round neckline and a snug-fitting skirt. She had the figure to wear such a piece even at age 65. Ev and Ron had been invited to a country club dance the following Saturday night, and Ev wanted to look her best. She also made a trip to the salon for a cut, perm, manicure, and pedicure. It wasn’t often these days that the two of them had an opportunity to attend a gala.
    In fact, when she thought about it, life was getting a bit dull. Dinner at home most nights, followed by a couple of hours of news on CNN and maybe a sitcom or two before going to bed at 10. What happened to romance? Evelyn wondered as she reminisced about the good old days. The days and nights when Ron would slip an arm around her shoulder and whisper sweet nothings in her ear—the kind one heard in songs on the radio or saw in movies while holding hands and sharing a box of popcorn. She missed those times and wondered why they had to end just because they were getting older. What can I do about this? Ev pondered some ideas she’d read about that might light the romance fire in her husband again. She wasn’t expecting frenzied and passionate love. After all, they weren’t exactly kids anymore. But a bit of playful coziness would be nice once in a while.
    So Ev plotted. She decided to create an evening to remember—a candlelight dinner with iced tea in wine goblets, chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert, and a romantic movie—something cuteand tender about people their age—perhaps Hope Springs or On Golden Pond . She woke up on Saturday morning eager to dress up for the dinner and dance at the country club that evening. She was also excited about putting her plan in place for the romantic evening with Bill the following week.
    At five-thirty Evelyn donned the last of her accessories—dangling black earrings with a touch of silver to match her silver-strapped sandals. She walked down the hallway to the living room where Ron was waiting. He looked handsome in his dark suit and red-striped tie.
    â€œWhat do you think of my new dress?” Evelyn asked as she entered the room.
    â€œNew wife, you mean. You look hot!”
    Hot? Ron hadn’t used such a word in reference to her ever. Hanging out with the teen grandkids, I gather, Evelyn decided. She smiled, holding back a chuckle. I got his attention, at least. She pushed a bit further. “The dress? What do you think? It was kind of expensive, but I thought… ”
    â€œHere’s what I think. Let’s stay home!” With that comment, Ron plastered a kiss on his beautiful wife.
    Evelyn reported that they went to the club as planned, and, afterward, in the privacy of their home they continued their gala evening.
    Today’s Thoughts
    I will bless her with abundant provisions.
    P SALM 132:15
    Lord, thank you for taking care of all my needs, even those I’m not aware of. I praise your holy name.

8
    Pretty in Purple
    Rosalind invited her family to meet her for lunch at her favorite coffee shop. It would be her treat because they were going to celebrate her granddaughter Hannah’s fifth birthday. Everyone, dressed up and smiling, arrived on time and settled into a large corner booth.
    Rosalind’s daughter Amanda took one look at her mother and nodded with approval. “Mom, you look beautiful. Purple is definitely your color. You should wear it more often.”
    Amanda’s young son, Donny, poked his two-cents worth into the conversation. “Yeah, Grandma. Purple is