WE ARE THE WORLD

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Call me sappy, but my heart swells everytime the Olympics roll around; not necessarily because of the sporting events themselves, but because of the pride and unity that it emanates. In essence, the games are about competition, but even in the spirit of competition the underlying unity of all the competitors and countries shines through. With the Olympics, whether in tragedy or triumph, we stand together, side by side with our brothers and sisters from foreign lands, as one world. I love it. . .and wish it would happen more often.

P.S. This commercial is pretty great.

IT'S ALL YOU NEED (. . .SO SAY THE BEATLES)

“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13

In case the onslaught of merchandise/propaganda everywhere you turn hasn't given it away, Valentine's Day is upon us. Some may cringe at this reality, while others may be counting down the days in eager anticipation. For me, I can't help but smile at the thought of a day dedicated to celebrating love. While Valentine's Day typically is reserved for honoring romantic love, I've always viewed it as a day to celebrate love as a whole -- because, in my opinion, all forms of love are worth celebrating; love for family, love for friends, yes, love for significant others, and even love for our fellow human beings whom we don't even know. Love is the greatest thing after all, whatever shape or form it comes in. So on this Valentine's Day, whether you have a "somebody special" to spend it with or not, celebrate the gift of love and know that you are loved by both God and myself. Happy Valentine's Day!

{I also want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of my family, friends, and acquaintances who have (and continue to) showered me with love over the years. Each and every one of you are a blessing in my life and I love you all more than tongue can tell!}