Religious Love by T.P. Horton

shop.  That chic could cook but those sandwiches were like no other; they were so good that she was able to start her own chain; even reached over into China. She handled her business.
                  My Sapphire was a work a work in progress but Lee along with Lenora stepped in; molded her with motivation. He did what her father should have been doing for his child. Eventually she discovered that she wanted to do hair. We sent her to cosmetology school. Then she opened up her own beauty salon with the money she was gifted. She got it together and handled her business.
                  My Ruby was gifted with her own funds as she went off to college to study to become a pediatrician. In the meantime she loved to roller-skate; it inspired her to open up her own game room with a roller-skating ring. I’m impressed by Ruby because she still wants to become a pediatrician. I look forward to all of her achievements in life.
                  Lee opened up a chain of Laundromats. I opened up an open mic club. We made history and eventually as the world saw our work. We were on the face of Forbes Magazine. We made history.
                  I got up sentimentally, strolled over to Lenora, grabbed her hand and continued talking to the people.
                  This woman right here has been a blessing in my life. Most will not understand our relationship. She is the mother of Lee’s children and first wife. I have the utmost respect for this woman. She helped me with my daughters. There were things that I didn’t get as a parent but she did; we were a real village. We pushed our children to want more; when one couldn’t reach our children the other could always hit the nail on the head.
                  “I love you Lenora. I just want to tell you thank for every single thing that you have done.”
                  I reached in my purse, “I know you didn’t ask, take this and be blessed. I handed her a card.
                  “Denien thank you just for being who you are. I’m so happy for you and Lee. We have managed to have a beautiful family full of peace and harmony.” She opened that card and pulled out the check for 500,000 dollars.
                  “Don’t you say one word, take it and be blessed. I love you.” I kissed her on the cheek as she put the check in her bra. “We are family.”
                 

Chapter 16: The Sum of it All
                  I say all that not to make you feel jealous or envious towards love. What I will convey; when God tells you something, he is a man that cannot lie. You can take his word to the bank and cash it; it will not bounce.
                  Wait for love; obey what the creator is telling you to do concerning your partner. If you want love, sow it to your mate. Do you want sweet peace? Display peace by staying peaceful in the most chaotic circumstances with your partner. If you want comfort; you comfort your mate.
                  We mess up always expecting our partner to do all the reaching out; while we wait for a point of contact. Don’t do that; it’s damaging nor is it fair. Love with all that you have to give excluding selfishness.
                  There will be time where you want to give up because it looks like there is no change. In those times remember the voice of God and pray for your mate. There is nothing more hurtful than to live in anxiety when the Creator has already spoken.  What I do know is that he doesn’t make any mistakes.
                  In our time apart; I made sure to working on me as a person so I could give him my best even at the worst of times. I worked on my attitude. I let go of my past; all of it including the hurt. I moved forward in my journey with Lee.
                  I love that man as if my name was love and cupid was the tattoo artist. I moved with its