Conversations of the Heart

By Karen and Steve Osborne

They were meant to be.Karen & Steve, reunited after 35 years
in what can be described as a spiritual reunion with God's Favor.
Finding a Lost Love is amazing and this incredible journey will be
an inspiration to anyone waiting for love and waiting on the Lord
to lead you to it..

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479754564

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Copyright © 2012 by Karen and Steve Osborne.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2012922064

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4797-5455-7

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Contents

The First Meeting

The Proposal

Seeking Dad’s Blessing

Morning Thought

Wedding Preparations

A Spiritual Wedding

Dedicated to my wife Karen who is the reason why I write… . to God who is the reason why I’m alive & living in favor… . and to my mother, Hattie Davis, the Reason why I’m here. As a child raised by my Mother, with the help of my two sisters (Mary & Earnestine) Grandma Annie B. Osborne, and Auntie Mae, I quickly learned to appreciate women, to care for them, to respect and protect them. I affectionately labeled them as my Special Ladies… when I first met Karen, I knew by her personality and charm that if she would hear me and share with me, I would do everything to add her to my group of Special Ladies. God knew this also and now some 35 years later Karen is my Wife… . and what a journey it was to reach this point, the separation, the search for her, and the eventual connection on Facebook with Divine guidance from my Father God and The Lord, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. I give my Lord Jesus Christ all the Glory for Conversations of the Heart

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A True Love story… . a spiritual love story that touches the heart as it details through this couples’ undying love that was lost and then reclaimed.

A chance meeting back in June, 1975 brought them together and a short but intense affair that lasted until February, 1976, leaving footprints around both hearts until his return on June 1, 1979, Steve searching for his Karen who was nowhere to be found… .

Years pass… . 35 years. By then came the invention of the social network, the internet, Facebook, email, texting. One morning in Tampa Florida, around 4:30 am, by inspiration from God, Steve walks to his computer, pulls up Facebook and types into the search box, Karen Worthey… . and there she was… Karen Worthey in Miami Garden, Florida.

Then there was the first note to Karen… . Karen do you remember Steve? After that came a continual flow of email between the two reclaiming the love that was lost, resulting in their marriage on Oct. 22, 2011 and now their 1 year anniversary of that same bliss. As a toast to this wonderful year, they decided to release the love notes, into this intriguing collection. Not being vain, but perchance, someone reading this will find hope as they wait on The Lord for their special someone.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 6:32:15 AM

Subject: Morning

Sister Karen… . you know nothing is more wondrous than a human being when he begins to discover God and himself… . the soul can rise like a bird aware of its freedom, not feeling any barriers, but only the beauty of God’s love which is eternal… . I share my morning thought with you, cause speaking to you is so easy and I missed talking to you Yesterday… . Good Morning!!!!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:00:15 PM

Re: Morning

So nice to hear from you in writing and in person… you are refreshing… . and not carnal, but easy, like you say! Praise God.

Friday, January 21, 2011 10:09:48 AM

Subject: Morning

Sister Karen… . a pretty serious storm is raging outside. My room is nice and cool and I can hear the rain pounding on the window. I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy the serenity of God’s gift to me… . Peace of Mind. In that peace I think of you, your smile, the laughter in your voice… . I long to see you, your eyes… . I bet they shine with wisdom & happiness… . have a Great Day!!!!!

Friday, January 21, 2011 1:30PM

Hi Brother Steve:

I think it’s pretty cool that you’re so aware of the beauty in the things that most people run right over… sounds… smells… wherever you are right now. That means that you’re alive in His Presence… a wonderful place to be. You seem to be able to find joy in so many things. That is a blessing that comes from a heart of gratitude, knowing that the joy of the Lord is your strength.

You know, God has really done a wonderful work in you and for that I praise Him!

And yes, I’m smiling… .

Sis K

Listen, I’ve misplaced my phone charger(s) so you may not hear from me today until I (a) locate it/them… . or (b) purchase another!!!

In the meantime, enjoy your day! May it be prosperous, full of blessings and pain—free!!!!

Sister K

January 24, 2011 5:29:28 AM

Subject: RE: Morning

God has something waiting… . just press your way through!!!!

Sister K. Today is a beautiful Day… I awoke singing praises and I thought of you… . it’s like I discovered you tucked away in the shadows of my mind… . I rediscovered your smile in your pictures which has always been the source of my captivation… . the serenity and beauty of my feelings surround me completely!!!! I’m not trying to be too forward, but I do very much feel You . . . . I see you… .

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January 24, 2011 8:39 PM

What a lovely thought you send to me… that I should continue in expectation. I have always believed that… . The Best is yet to Come" . . . I do have great expectations for my future and I do believe… Brother Steve… it is a wonderful feeling to remember good times from the past… . yet, I can’t help wondering now that God has saved us both… what He has in store for us. Individually… . collectively… your communications toward me are warm and I enjoy them…

Yet, How can we know what the Master intends?

Jeremiah 33:3 says "Call unto me and I will answer thee. And shrew thee great and mighty things that you know not of… .

Are you calling? I am!

Sis K

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 7:13:41 AM

Subject: Morning!!!

Sister K… . you know all that we do become a part of us…

My motivation is much more than simply my written words but to give you that morning lift that we all need at times… . I give to you in my words the kindness and understanding that I feel from Our Lord who determines our environment now and in our past… . which leads me to truly know that You and I were placed together, in this environment, at this time, for, some reason… . do you believe that Sister?????

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January 26, 2011 9:13:41 AM

Good morning to you, as well… my