CHAPTER 7, PAGE 16

Love vs. Obligation

A house is a house is a house-until

love comes through the door, that is.

And love intuitively goes around sprinkling

that special brand of angel dust that transforms

a house into a very special home for very special people:

your family.

Money, of course, can build a charming house,

but only love can furnish it with a feeling of home.

Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch,

but love may decide to tuck a little love note inside.

Money can provide a television set,

but love controls it and cares enough to say no

and take the guff that comes with it.

Obligation sends the children to bed on time,

but love tucks the covers in around their necks

and passes out kisses and hugs (even to teenagers!).

Obligation can cook a meal, but love embellishes

the table with a potted ivy trailing around slender candles.

 Duty writes many letters, but love tucks a joke

 or a picture or a fresh stick of gum inside.

Compulsion keeps a sparkling house.

But love and prayer stand a better chance

of producing a happy family.

Duty gets offended quickly if it isn't appreciated.

 But love learns to laugh a lot and to work

for the sheer joy of doing it.

Obligation can pour a glass of milk,

but quite often love will add a little chocolate.

By: Unknown

Good Morning ! 

I write lots of letters.-- E-mail letters . I send one off every morning and also post a Good Morning to all here in my journal. I think of you all each day and wonder what you are up to. It’s soooo good to keep in touch with family and friends.

Every now and then I get a picture or two sent my way which is just like that ‘ stick of gum ‘ mentioned above. They are such a treat!!! I get to see how much everyone is growing and also am able to see their smiles and the sunshine in their eyes.

I’ll be going to church as usual this morning for my weekly dose of R & R And I’ll be praying for each of you. The good Lord knows each of your needs and answers all our prayers.

Thought for Today

Do not wish to be anything but what you are and try to be that perfectly.

St. Francis De Sales

May your day be blessed with a few SMILES and lots of SUNSHINE to warm your heart !

MA

 

 

 

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