• how did you meet your current husband/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend?"
• when did you know you had met "the one?"
• when did you first realize that he/she truly loved you ?
• did your love carry you through a tough time in your life?

Entries will be announced after Feb 1.

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• Entries should be between 500 – 1000 words
  
  
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• Entries MUST be received by Jan 22, 2009 (If mailed - postmarked by Jan 15, 2009)
  
  
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• The winner will be announced after Feb 1, 2009.
  
  
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