I was shopping for a birthday card during my lunch hour last week when I overheard an elderly woman in the card aisle talking to her niece, a woman about my age. Here is what she said: “ I threw out all my cards. They never meant those words anyway .” Lots of laughter followed. How sad I thought to be unable to receive the love sent to her in the sentiments of a card. This incident got me thinking about the love of God and resolving to embrace it when it is offered to me. It doesn’t matter if I think I’m worthy of such extravagant love; He thinks so! In contrast, just a day later I received one of those gorgeous hand-crafted cards in the mail from my friend, Kay, who loves paper crafting. It was so pretty and love and joy just oozed out of it when I opened it. This is a sample of her designs at Creativity is Good. Kay wrote a beautiful note to me in the card reminding me of God’s tender love for me. She ended her thoughts with “The God of the universe loves us more than we can ever f...

You always brighten my day. GOD bless you. If you dont mind send up an a prayer for me. My allergies are horrid and I can barely breath. Thanks for being a faithful prayer warrior and friend.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers, andrea
How 'bout just having that man use "ear plugs and really, really dark shades?" :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday sister Mary! I'll pray for sis Andrea, too. Like her, my allergy is bothering me, too. My sinuses feel heavy. But thanks be to God it's not as severe as it used to be. Love you sister!
Oh no!! That was too funny. I am still laughing my friend. Love it! Almost makes me wish I had a kid with ADHD LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday my friend.
Kim
Oh my, LOLOL - too funny.
ReplyDeleteI love that!!! More schools need to use this method and kids would behave a lot better.
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Hi My Friend,
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the Friday Funnies...and you made me chuckle today with this one! :D
I will be sending prayer up as well for Andrea. My allergies usually hit near the end of June so empathize deeply with her.
Love you and keep them comin!
Hugs,
Alleluiabelle
very funny!
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I never used to hear much about attention deficit disorder growing up. Maybe the difference in disciplining children has changed? Anyway, have a good weekend Mary.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your funnies and this one was a goodin :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I just read a book on ADHD, the video brought a smile...wish the problem could be solved so simply.
ReplyDeleteStopped by to send my love to you this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove you.