ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2015
Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 6:00 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and lovers. It is a romantic event for lovers and a fun event for kids and family. We think about happiness and celebration of the love that we might have for someone.
I hope you all have a safe and Happy Valentines Day !
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
I said a Valentine prayer for you
and asked the Lord above
to fill your heart and bless your soul
With the precious gift of love.
I asked Him for sincere love
The kind that's meant to stay
Just like the generous love
You give to those you touch each day.
I prayed for love from family
And from every cherished friend
Then I asked the Lord to give you
His love that knows no end.
There’s a true life story. It’s a story that teaches us a lot about the true meaning of love, sacrifice and commitment.
In the third century, the Roman Empire was ruled by Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. He was nicknamed Claudius the Cruel because of his harsh leadership and his tendency for getting into wars and abusing his people. In fact, he was getting into so many wars during the third century that he was having a difficult time recruiting enough soldiers.
Claudius believed that recruitment for the army was down because Roman men did not want to leave their loves or families behind, so he canceled all marriages and engagements in Rome. Thousands of couples saw their hopes of matrimony dashed by the single act of a tyrant. And no one seemed interested in standing up to the emperor.
But a simple Christian priest named Valentine did come forward and stood up for love. He began to secretly marry soldiers before they went off to war, despite the emperor’s orders. In 269 AD Emperor Claudius found out about the secret ceremonies. He had Valentine thrown into prison and deemed that he would be put to death.
As Valentine was awaiting execution, he fell in love with a blind girl, who happened to be the jailer’s daughter. On the eve of his execution, with no writing instruments available, Valentine is said to have written her a sonnet in ink that he squeezed from violets. Legend has it that his words made the blind woman see again.
It’s surprising to know that Valentine’s Day is really founded on the concept of love in marriage. This year I didn’t send any Valentines out in the mail, so consider this email my Valentine from me to you. Sending hugs and kisses your way today !
We are very cold here so it’s a great time to share some hugs. Tonight we’re to dip down below zero and won’t get much above that tomorrow . There is more new snow falling here this morning too. Keep warm !
You are my heart
And where ever you are
What ever you do
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope you all have a super Saturday !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
May my love for you always reflect God's love.
May your goodness always reflect God's goodness
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. Sometimes it seems as if I’m repeating a lot of things that I’m thankful for, but no moment is really ever the same and every day is a new beginning. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
2492. for a special day to celebrate LOVE
2493. for gift of all, God’s gift of LOVE to all of us
2494. for hugs and kisses, they do warm my heart
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
To crown all things there must be love,
to bind all together and complete the whole.
A Blessing for Valentines Day
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
Nice thoughts for Valentine's Day, and about love.
LOTS of snow, and wind here!
Have a great weekend!
Debbie
xo
I managed to get cards in the mail to the six little grandkids... and a candy bar to my brother in the nursing home... that was the extent of mine, so don't feel badly! 34 days til spring!
I had not read that about Valentine before; very interesting! As of today, February is half over so hopefully spring will be arriving soon for you guys, Ma, in the meantime, stay as warm as you can!
betty
I'd not heard that story, either? Fable, perhaps ... but maybe this old world could use more fables.
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