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...
funny, lol
ReplyDeleteWe could all use a good laugh. Thinking of you. Love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteOh I am laughing out loud my friend! That was too funny.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh and Happy Friday my sweet friend.
Kim
Thank you for making our Fridays a li'l on the lighter side...God bless sister Mary and have a great weekend. May the Lord's guidance, protection, grace, strength, comfort rain down on you and your family. Blessings and love to you.
ReplyDeleteGreat cartoon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit to Family Fountain and nice comment. I hope the portion you read to your daughter was encouraging to her. I'll lift her situation up in prayer. wb
Just dropping by for a quick "hello". I loved the pics of you, your daughter and granddaughter; and I'm delighted you're still finding much to laugh about ... Friday or no!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed, friend.
Kathleen
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThis was too cute! Was sitting here with my mom when your Friday Funny came up and we both just smiled at seeing your sweet face!! My mom isn't a blogger but she always looks forward to seeing your Friday Funnies! Bless you my sweet friend and I love you so!
That is funny! I think he should be hiding! haha
ReplyDeletethanks for making me smile today Mary!
Ha! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend sweet Mary!
Gee, this fella would have felt right at home over here! I'd better snap to it soon.
ReplyDeleteHope your Today is chock full of smiles, sweet Mary.
Love,
Myra