Message in a bottle

I read an article that purity rings are the latest teen craze. Many of the teen faces from Hollywood are wearing a ring on that very sacred ring finger. So I decided to blog here on the subject knowing very much my heart, for the purity ring that I wore, and I wonder if it would mean something to you. I am not certain if this new fashion statement expresses the same depth and reasons my heart speaks but the idea of this ring is a romantic drama that explores the possibility of love amid heartache. It commits itself to a standard despite the world we live in that might mock my principles.

I was separated in July of 2003 and divorced in April of 2005. Early on in my separation I determined to give myself time to heal as well as time to get to discover me again. In that time I pampered myself with aromatic bath's in warm candle light. I indulged myself with a glass of wine or hazelnut coffee adorning the side of the tub and some of my favorite hors d'oeuvres. I woke up to my mornings asking myself "what is it you need today Ellie?" It was I who met that need. Day after day I did not wait for someone to attend to my needs I attended to my own. I expressed value to myself and did not seek it out in others eyes.
As I took this time for myself it was soon that I was at the Christian bookstore looking for books that captivated my attention. There I saw in bold black letters "Promise rings" and in its description it explained what a promise ring was. Many know it as a promise of purity until marriage and only taken off when it is replaced with an engagement ring. I was fascinated by the idea of such a promise. I purchased the ring and as soon as I got home I prayed and asked God to help me in keeping this promise. I prayed for the first time for the man that I would someday marry. That purity ring did more than encourage me to keep my promise. In this silver band came many promises to me as well. It came with hope and a higher standard. It meant sacrificing today for tomorrow's dreams. It came with a beautiful message and it spoke it right into my heart.
Writing here in this blog has been like a modern day version of a message in a bottle. I look down at my fingers typing away on this key pad and as I write I am reminded of its message. While I am waiting I am sending out words, images as well as music. I send out a message to be found and read by others but I assure you its message and words are always with the thought of someday him reading it. My written word, visual work or feelings may end up being read here by you but it was always for him that I carefully chose each word. When someone finds my message it is as if they are peeking into my soul. I found a sweet pleasure here writing here as I waited for the ONE to enter my life. The greatest gift in my waiting and expressing myself, was in knowing that others have benefited by my effort. We can change lives by sharing our inspiration and passions. It is like having the message in the bottle found, and our message read and understood.

The message it sends me is that my many dreams will carry me and soon I will be free. Free to love and be loved. ~ This canvas can do miracles to my heart and mind. It starts out blank and as I fill in the details my hearts expression carries me closer to who I am. Closer to who I was made for.

In this video the messages in the bottle were between me and Jesus. I sent out messages of grief and despair and other times hope and desire. I admitted that I was lonely and scared. I sent out prayers for my business and my children. Messages of those I loved and circumstances that were beyond my control. God carried me through bone cancer and a grand baby who had heart surgery and the message to my heart told me to hold on. He sent me back a message to me. His message is easily understood as you listen to the words of the song I include in this Work of Heart art that I call "Message in a bottle."
I hope it blesses you!

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@workinwithev What a beautiful message. Thank you I do have that someone special today and he has brought sunshine and saftey with him! God bless you my friend!