Wednesday, February 14, 2007

CHAPTER 2, PAGE 14

THE LEGEND OF THE VALENTINE...

The legend says St. Valentine

Was in a prison cell

Thinking of his little flock

He had always loved so well

And wanting to assure them

Of his friendship and his love

He picked a bunch of violets

And sent them by a dove.

And on the violets' leaves

He pierced these lines divine

That simply said, "I Love You"

And "I'm your Valentine"

So through the years that followed

From that day unto this

Folks still send messages of love

And seal them with a kiss.

Because a Saint in prison

Reached through prison bars one day

And picked a bunch of violets

And sent them out to say

That faith and love can triumph

No matter where you are

For faith and love are greater

Than the strongest prison bar.

Author Unknown

The most treasured gift we have is the ability to give of ourselves without expecting something back. Gifts of the heart such as encouragement, hope, love and kindness. What we receive from giving is worth so much…knowing that we have made a difference in someone’s day is gratification enough.

GOOD MORNING !

A STORMY VALENTINES DAY

This morning I have a special Valentine gift – a day off from work or at least a late start for sure.

The wind and the snow continued through the night and it will take some time just to clear the driveway in order to get the car out today. We have lots and lots of snow - - well over a foot by the looks of things.

It was nasty coming home from work yesterday. I was so very relieved when I made it home. Unless the roads are cleared today, I’m not even going to try to venture out. They say it will be noon before we see a slow down, but even at that a lot of blowing and drifting going on.

I'll be praying for any travelers today and for the snow shovelers and road crews that have a big job to do.

Happy Valentines Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I've learned that when you're in love, it shows.

Andy Rooney

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

MA

 

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear your safe. No we missed out on the snow . you should share some pics of that. BUT we are ice ice everywhere schools are cancled since there is nothing they can do about the ice!!!!!!!!  our street is a skating rink for cars.

Anonymous said...

Iam so pleased you decided to stay home safe and warm ,I dont like snow because I worry about people who have to travel ,Have a lovely restful Valentines day ..love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

I hope you get to stay home and not have to drive in this storm.

I wish you a lovely, cozy Valentine's Day.
Angela

Anonymous said...

Brrrrrr..... all that snow looks nasty !  Guess we know what you will be doing today in trying to dig yourself out from under. An unexpected day off of work is a wonderful gift. Happy Valentine's Day to you.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you are home safe and aren't out in that cold.  
Pam