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...






Wow, Somebody has some serious pumpkin carving talent!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Mary!
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Kim
They're all cute! And nice carvings! Thank you for sharing. You have a great weekend sister. It felt like it was just yesterday when I was saying that last Friday. God bless you and your family. Keep that smile on your face. It makes people wonder what you're up to. Except Him. He knows He is the reason why that smile never fades away...Love to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! What an adorable way to carve these pumpkins!
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Oh my goodness! These are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the smiles!
Sweet Blessings!
Jackie
Really cute, poor little scared babies.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! How extrememy cute!!! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteCute! So, cute! My grandkids would love them!!!
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Andrea
Wow these are awesome! Someone has some serious talent and a WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE....LOL
ReplyDeleteLove you Mary Happy Friday
Have a blessed weekend
That is so cute Mary. I hope you are well. I miss you and am still praying.
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Debbie
Really cute.
ReplyDeleteReally cute.
ReplyDeleteThat last photo is adorable! Love you dear sister. Have a beautiful weekend in the LORD.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite picture is the one with the pug! How cute!
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