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...

LOL! That's so funny! Looks like old Tucson doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteOh that's funny. The perfect lead up to it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend my friend.
Kim
Do you watch tennis sister Mary? It reminded me of Rafael Nadal when he does that habit. Maybe he should think otherwise...Thank you for the laugh! Have a great weekend and blessings and love to you.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! Thank you for the smile. Have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny, lol
ReplyDeleteI didn't see that one coming! - How fun to be happily surprised!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me smile, as you always do! And, I really needed that this morning!
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you, Mary! Have a wonderful weekend!
Andrea
Hahaha! That's a hoot! Unfortunately, I see that all too often with three guys in my house. ;-)
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