Dear Reader,

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to meet the love of your life when you’re too young to understand what true love is about? My grandmother did that. She met my grandfather when she was seven, and married him when she’d barely turned fifteen. There was never anyone else in her life, and they stayed happily married until my grandfather died.

In Reunited with Her Army Doc, Caleb and Leanne met young like my grandparents did, and developed their first friendship. Maybe it was even the beginning of their love story. But, somewhere along the way, life happened, they grew apart, had serious problems and went in different directions, both with hurt feelings.

They get a second chance, though, but their past problems get in the way of any kind of future they might have. Still, the love is there. Sometimes it’s difficult to find, as they fight their way through so many years with so many hard feelings. The problem is, can they put aside everything they used to be to become the couple they’re meant to be? It’s not always easy but their love, even through the struggles, always has a spark of optimism. But is that enough?

Coming up on my 34th wedding anniversary, I’d say it is, even though I wasn’t as young as Caleb and Leanne, or my grandparents, when I met my husband. The important thing is, when true love arrives, it’s worth whatever it takes to hold on to it. Just ask Caleb and Leanne.

As always, wishing you health and happiness.

Dianne