I had a very lively discussion with my mom early this morning. We ate "current issues" for breakfast ~ same sex marriages, relationships, single parenthood, life back then and now. I asked how she and dad reached forty-one years together ~ it wasn't an easy life. She said the younger generation either fears or eschews "sacrifice" and 'self-denial' ~ those are important ingredients to family life ~ sacrifice is the language of love [cf Bishop James Conley]. Sacrifice took a new meaning in my life when I discerned to become a single celibate ~ gone was a life of security, of forming a family, of having children... the Lord gave me "other" families and children. "Real love is being open to the love that comes to you. The LOVE that surprises us ." ~ Pope Francis, Meeting with the youth of Manila ~ Love presented itself as a "twin heart" ~ one who loves Jesus dearly. For a while, I thought it would end...
“If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me”....loved it....
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A very tender video with a loving message
ReplyDeleteSo true...we find God best in the life and loving. Hugs, dearest Melissa.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...As always..XOXOXOXO
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Touching Melissa! We all need love and appreciation! How wonderful to receive that from friends and family. Thank you for touching my life with this video, Melissa! Have a blessed day :)
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTo be loved by someone and truly appreciated and loved for the person you are, and not the person the one you're with wants you to be, is one of the greatest gifts one can give another. Acceptance..a beautiful thing. Great video.
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Beautiful message Melissa :)
ReplyDeleteAn inspirational video. Sometimes in life, we get so busy that we forget to tell others a good word and don't hear much ourselves. This was so refreshing :)
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so lovely! The images, music and words in this video are beautiful and inspirational!
ReplyDeleteAnother video I missed commenting on, geez! Great video! Inspirational message! Thanks for participating.
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