Foer Valentine Day, February 14th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 

The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades.  May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

35 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

Sunrise: 7:25 am

 Sunset: 6:00 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is Valentines Day which is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending out Valentine cards, presenting flowers, or offering candy.  The holiday is named after two Early Christiain martyrs named Valentine. One account from the 1400’s describes Valentine as a priest who was beheaded near Rome by the emperor Claudius for helping couples wed.  A different account claimed Valentine was the Bishop of Terni, also executed by Claudius II on the outskirts of Rome.  Valentine is the patron saint of Beekeepers and epilepsy

  The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

In the second half of the twentieth century, the practice of exchanging cards was extended to all manner of gifts in the United States.  Usually from a man to a woman.  Such gifts including roses and chocolates packed in a red satin, heart shaped boxes..

In the 1980’ the diamond industry began to promote Valentines Day as an occasion for giving jewelry. In some elementary schools , children decorate classrooms, exchange cards and eat sweet treats.The greeting cards of these students often mention what they appreciate about each other.

The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year, making the day the second largest card sending holiday, behind Christmas. It is also estimated that men spend on the average twice as much money as women.

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. 

Charles M. Schulz

I have to say I didn’t get any valentine cards sent out at all so you’ll have to consider this post as my Valentine to you.

My sweethearts are my friends and family and a few of them are pictured today.  I love you all and want you to know you are my Valentines.  I have plenty of candy on hand and a few flowers too, so I’m ready for a Valentines Day celebration.

They say today will be mostly sunny, but much colder with a high of 19 degrees so it’ll be another day for me to cuddle up with a good book.  I can snack on my candy and enjoy the comforts of home.  

I hope you have a FANTASTIC  Friday! Happy Valentines Day. 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

We love baucause He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

7862. for love, it may not make the world go around, but it makes the ride worthwhile.

7863. for people to send Valentine too, my sweethearts

7864.for chocolate, it’s good and good for you too.

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.

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love.

Maya Angelou

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma