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...

OH wouldn't that be awesome? LOL. That's too funny.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday to you!
As Will Smith said in Independence Day, (after staring the alien ship)
ReplyDelete"I have got to get me one of these!"
I love it! That was hilarious. I didn't see that coming.
That would be so cool!! Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThat would be soooo cool cause I'd never have to look for a close parking space again.
ReplyDeleteI loved it...maybe in our future :-)
Happy Friday!
Giggle. What on earth? I definitely don't want one of these. Do you know how fast I'd lose it??
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely an invention for a woman. A man would never want that because they like everyone to see what they are driving! haha
ReplyDeleteSweet! :D
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I want one!
ReplyDeleteHi, it's my first time visit. Your title "Pile of Smiles" over at Sassy Granny's caught my eye. And when I signed in, I could see why.... your own smile is wonderful to catch!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to browsing more. Come and visit -- you'd be most welcome!