Date women from United States / Arkansas / Heth, 57 year old

Date someone special from Heth, United States. My friends would describe me as loving, fiercely protective and loyal to the core. My strength comes from my family and my faith. I have two wonderful children - one graduated college this year and one next year ... a couple of dogs and two cats. I love nature, traveling, music, sunrises and sunsets. I think life should be a journey all about learning each and every day ... I believe in hard work ... and time to be lazy on occasion. I love to cook and bake and I am good at it! I believe in love and commitment, marriage and growing old together ... I love a houseful of people (family and/or friends), vacations are required (cruises preferred) ... and a sense of humor is mandatory.
My soul mate would be funny ... and slightly mischievious ... would stop and stare at a sunset or enjoy watching the waves on the water ... he would love music and hopefully play guitar or sing or both ... he would love getting family and friends together and sharing good food and a good time ... he would enjoy spending along time with me cuddling on the couch or spooning in bed ... he would understand why I still like to hold hands ... why I love long conversations even when we don't agree ... my perfect mate would understand that I believe in commitment, faithfullness and loyalty ... our family motto is "Strength in family" and my children and I honor that always.
I am widowed and brand new to Match.com ... brand new to the idea of starting over ... brand new to the idea of finding someone to trust again ... to love again ... but I really want to share my life with someone special ... someone I can laugh with, vacation and travel with, learn new things with, someone to light up my life again. Anyway, this is who I am ...