A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...02-13-14-15-04..."Love Is...."

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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"Love Is...."

Out of the Mouths of Babes

I received these sayings about what love means in my mail and thought it would make a sweet Valentine's Day thread. Kids say the cutest things and describe love in such an innocent, funny and truthful way that it always brings a smile to our faces.
~ Aquamarine

"Love Is......"

TO THOSE OF US WITH KIDS, WITHOUT KIDS, WITH A LOVED ONE, OR NOT, WE CAN ALL RELATE...........

These are truisms that only kids can express. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds "What does love mean?"

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined.

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."- Rebecca - age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth."
- Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." - Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." -Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." - Danny - age 7

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss." -Emily - age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."- Bobby - age 5

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."- Nikka - age 6

"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them."- Jenny - age 4

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." -Noelle - age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." -Tommy- age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."- Cindy - age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night."- Clare - Age 5

"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken." -Elaine - age 5

"Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."- Chris - age 8

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."- Mary Ann - age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."- Lauren - age 4

"I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her." - Bethany - age 4

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you."- Karen - age 7

"Love is when mommy sees daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross."- Mark - age 6

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
- Jessica - age 5

Happy Valentine's Day!

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[The Mayor]

and to you too!

[LadyX]

Regarding your little fella's definition of love, I had read his mind..:))

Take a look at my Reply # 229 made during the night!!

Cuzzin Dixie, my sunrise now shows as a red "x" and I have to right click - choose Show Picture - to see it. Hope it is still visible to others....

[dixie sass]

I love the picture of the little girl with the flag and the outstretched arms!

[dixie sass]

Yes it is, Yer Honor.

[dixie sass]

Ooooooooooooh Syncro!!!!! It's beautiful!!!!!!!!! It's perfect. Smooch and hug - you are the best! Look everyone - isn't it gorgeous - a whole carat!

[dixie sass]

Everything I have heard about this movie is wonderful. I am looking forward to seeing it.

I have a firm belief that he was guided by a higher power to make this movie.

[Syncro]

LOL

:>)

Someone actually gave that to one of my bankers!

Glad you liked it Dixie.

[dixie sass]

Cuzzzzzz, I couldn't even get it to show with by clicking on the "show picture", so I went to properties and highlighted the url and pasted in my addy block and ergo -
A beautiful sunrise!

[dixie sass]

Blush, you are the bestest!

[dixie sass]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1078777/posts

Please offer your prayers.

[LadyX]

To All Finest Posters:

Please go to the link dixie sass provided above.
Our own deadhead, Colleen, is asking for prayers for the extremely ill wife of her brother-in-law.
She has been stricken with cancer and is in the hospital, having a very difficult time with the treatments.

She and her husband have two precious young children.
Please cover all concerned with your prayers.

Thank you.

[dixie sass]

Thanks Cuzzzzzz

[Libertina]

Thank you LadyX, I'll go over now. Sorry that I haven't been able to stop by for so long, but I appreciate your ping.

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for the ping, LadyX. Stopped by deadhead's thread a little while ago.
Anyone ever notice how arthritis isn't a problem when we get down on our prayer bones?

[dixie sass]

Yes, Dave, now that you mention it... I never gave it a thought before.

Don't laugh but I talk with the Lord at all times of the day, it doesn't matter where or what I am doing. If I not on my knees literally, I am figuratively whenever I talk with him.

I always feel his arms around me supporting me no matter where or when or how.

[dixie sass]

What did the children tell you today about love and how was the sermon by the visiting missionary?

[LadyX]

Like dixie, my prayers are spontaneous and in whatever position in the moments I praise and thank and seek Him.

My best 'walk in the garden' times have been when driving alone in the car, 'talking' with Him. It was during such a time the Holy Spirit first spoke to my understanding with a direct Word, and I find it so wonderful to look at His Creations as I go. The wonder of those is energizing to me as I go over prayers for others and their needs; thinking over things on my mind; or just singing to Him.

The wonder is His allowing such personal access to all who seek Him!
Thank you, Father.....

[dixie sass]

Maggie, I just sent you this link. A dear friend sent it to me. The sense of peace that came over me while look through the site was remarkable, with or without the music the photographs are perfect backdrops for the "conversation". I hope that everyone will take the time to look through the site.

http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/

[Diver Dave]

One of my sisters sent me that link some time ago. It certainly is beautiful and well worth the viewing.

[dixie sass]

I saved the link so that I could return to it.