Billy Coffey
Billy Coffey

Holding On

February 15, 2010  

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Valentine’s Day is, of course, all about the enjoyment of love. It’s a celebration of the highest of human emotions, the most noble and true.

But love is still more than that. As much as it can elevate us and make us whole, there is a pain peculair to that emotion that is absent in any other. Love has its own set of challenges.

Those challenges are most clearly seen in the story of a college student I spoke with (or rather listened to) last year. Hers was a story that is all too common among men and women of her age and circumstance.

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to visit with her again, to get part two of her unfolding saga. But before I share that with you, I’d like to share the first part. All great stories have a great beginning, and hers is no different.

That chapter one is over at katdish’s blog today. I hope you’ll pop over there to read it. I hope, too, that you’ll agree with me on love’s grand premise–it holds on.

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  • http://katshappyathome.blogspot.com Kathy

    I’m heading over there now

  • http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com Kat

    Billy,

    Since reading this last year, your stories never grow old. I just get to say, I remember that one…now I can’t wait to hear about part 2 and if they were able to keep their love alive and if she was able to hold on to her southern gentleman!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

  • Caroline

    I remember reading this last year, one of the many posts that got me hooked to your blog. It’s just as refreshing to read it again this year. I love the advice you give her. So true. Can’t wait for part 2!! I am such a romantic so you can guess what I am hoping…

  • http://www.endeanmom1.blogspot.com Beth E.

    Billy,
    I remember when I first read this. It’s just as powerful the second time around. I’ve often wondered what happened to this young woman and her boyfriend….looking forward to reading next week’s post!