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Crowning Glory
Crowning Glory | Pat Simmons
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Without a test, there can be no testimony, Karyn Wallace reminded herself five minutes after she agreed to a date with Levi Tolliver. She wasnt Cinderella, and Karyn doubted the widower would be her Prince Charming. Yes, she was affected by the most beautiful dark chocolate eyes she had seen in her lifetime. They were hypnotic, even camouflaged behind designer glasses, which were angled perfectly on his chiseled nose. Levis skin was a blend of chocolates: dark, milk, and white, which created a creamy undefined tone. His thick, black wavy hair and thin mustache were nice touches, but it was Levis dimples that seemed to be on standby, waiting for his lips command to smile. Buffed atshe guessed aboutfive feet, eleven inches, Karyn wasnt intimidated by Levis height as he towered over her petite stature. You might as well surrender to what God has stirred between us, Levi stated as if he had sealed a business deal after his seventh visit and counting in a month to Bookshelves Unlimited where she worked as a specialist in childrens books. Suspicion set in. What did he know about God in her life? At twenty-seven, Karyn was too old to play games. Sometimes the devil injected the word of God into conversations as bait to lure Christians in for the kill, thinking they found a kindred spirit. She didnt have time to test the waters to see if she could survive another relationship gone awry. The memories of one bad relationship had a way of lasting a lifetime. When he moved intimately closer, his lashes were mesmerizing, catching her off guard. Deny the attraction, Karyn. She hated dares. Bluffs got people into trouble, hurt, or sometimes killed. Karyn blinked. Now, she was getting carried away. Anchoring her elbows on the table in the stores caf, Karyn nestled her chin in her hands. She took pleasure in delaying her response. After all, he was interrupting her dinner break. Im attracted to flashy cars, white kittens, black-eyed peas, and Me, he interjected as a fact. Karyn refused to confirm or deny his assumption, but she silently admitted she was enjoying their banter. There was something intoxicating about a person who oozed confidence. Despite her outward boasting, she struggled at times with low self-esteem. Shrugging, she continued as if she didnt hear him. Although I dont own a flashy car or a white kitten, I can put away some black-eyed peas. Your preferences are noted. Levi lifted a brow and held it in place to make sure he had her attention. Only after she became impatient did he soften his features and smile, offering his sidekick dimples for her pleasure. My Buick LaCrosse is new, but not flashy. My daughter is allergic to cats, and my mother can throw down on any beans, peas, or greens. A dimple winked as he stretched his lips into a lazy grin. For the past four years, my spirit has laid dormant, waiting on a word from God. With no warning, I got a message plain enough that even a caveman could read it. He snickered. Ive seen those GEICO commercials, and Im not impressed. I couldnt resist saying that.
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Crowning Glory | Pat Simmons
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Loved this and had to share…

“Be the woman who fixes another woman‘s crown without telling the world it was crooked.”

We all need to help one another…(and this should read “human being”, not just for women 😉).

#ThinkPositiveBePositive

BookDragonNotWorm I love this quote! Just became one of my favorites, thanks for sharing it! 2y
robinb @BookDragonNotWorm You‘re welcome. I had not run across it before, but it‘s so well put. 😊 2y
MoonWitch94 It‘s true! But, it‘s important for women especially because we are often pitted against one another & culturally it‘s so engraved in us that we don‘t even realize it. 2y
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robinb @MoonWitch94 very true! Totally agree! And after I saw this, I sent it along to my 3 best friends and thanked them for quietly helping me to keep my crown on straight. 😊 I wanted to make sure everyone here felt included in this, but yes, I think it especially speaks to women. 2y
MoonWitch94 @robinb Mission Accomplished ✅😘 2y
robinb @MoonWitch94 🤗🤗 2y
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