Simply Sunday: I Love...To Give

I LOVE TO GIVE!

And I owe that to this amazing lady...(and my super terrific dad)!

I just need to go off on a tangent for a minute.

I love my mom.
Actually, I REALLY love my mom.
And I love her expression in this picture.
To me it says "love".
And it makes me get a bit teary-eyed.

...ok.
sniffle, sniffle

Back to the post.

I was taught at a very young age of the importance of serving. It is one of my parent's greatest examples to me. They were always doing things for others. Sometimes these things required great sacrifices from my parents, but that would never stop them.

Now that I'm older.....I understand why.

I've learned that to give requires very little at times, but other times it may require a lot. I've learned from watching my parents, that those are the times when it the most rewarding. Now, don't be mistaken and think that this is always easy for me. Sometimes I know I should do something for someone else and it's hard. Sometimes it's not the most convenient time. Sometimes what is required is not easy. But, I have learned that those are the moments when I need to act on it the most, especially if it's hard.

I have been blessed to be surrounded in my life by those who are such wonderful examples of giving of themselves. Their examples have blessed my life and have strengthened my desire to give, to love, to serve and to find ways to hopefully make a difference in this life. As a mom, I can't think of very many other things that I really want to instill in our kids more than this. I want them to love to serve. I want them to love people enough to want to do this. I want them to be aware of those around them who may need them. And I want them to learn the value of acting on it.

They are great kids and are off to a great start.

When I think of giving of one's self, I think of my friend Kay.

She's darling.

And she's so very special. 

Anyone who knows her will agree with me that her life is about giving.

She would give the shirt off her back if she thought it would help.
It honestly wouldn't surprise me if that had already happened!
I hope not! But, it wouldn't surprise me! :)

SO...

Because this is the month of LOVE, I really want to give.

It really is my favorite thing to do.

Why? I think because it makes me SO happy inside.
Practically giddy at times. 

Anyhooooo...

I thought it would be so fun to give something to you!
If you are reading this, then I may have something for YOU!

I love to make things.
I don't make anything super spectacular, but I've got a few cute little things up my sleeves!

Interested?

All you have to do is leave a comment about something you love...or someone you love.

On Monday, I'm going to randomly draw 10 names and send you something special. I don't want to tell you what, because I want to see who the 10 are. I want to make it something special just for you. There are a couple of things I'm thinking about...and I'm really excited. If you're a guy, I've got ya' covered! I promise I won't send you anything girly. I'm always up for a good challenge! :)

Please make sure you sign your name so I know who you are. I'll contact you for your address if I need it. If I have less than 10 comments, then you'll ALL get something! :)

So, share the love.

...and receive some in return.

Then share some more love with someone else!