Love is shared with different people in different ways.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, we asked a few of our Time Out for Women presenters how they “Show the Love” to people around them. Read the fun things they had to say:
Whitney Permann (from Mercy River)
I don't live close to any of my siblings, and they are all younger than me and in a "different stage" of life. This, year, I have been impressed to send frequent, simple text messages to them to share cute anecdotes, random pictures of my kids, or a few words of encouragement. I hope this can help them know that I am thinking of them and love them even though we don't talk a lot.
"To a Child, Love is Spelled T-I-M-E."
No matter what else I get accomplished during the day, I never regret the time I spend playing with my kids. Not one single minute. Even if the dishes stay waiting by the sink, the laundry stays in the dryer (for another week) and the floors stay speckled with crumbs. Taking time to give my boys their favorite thing-ME-always gives me that settled feeling of peace and satisfaction when I lay down at night. I've found that no other pursuit is more worthy of my attention than showing my children I'm here, I care, and I love them.
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| Check out those ears!!! 4th grade photo.
I sewed that outfit all by myself and was so proud. |
Merrilee Boyack
My goal this year is to work on being kind. I've discovered that one of the kindest things I can do is listen. I'm not very good at that! So I just keep thinking the whole time, "Merrilee, be kind. Keep listening. Be kind." It has really helped a LOT!
OK, more current picture below . . . with my grandkids, Keaton and Linnea
Kris Belcher
I’ve really been trying hard lately to verbally acknowledge each thing my husband does for me. Also, when there is a way I need him to support me emotionally; I am making an effort to express my feelings without coming across like a victim. It’s tough stuff!!!! But, I am trying. I think it is helping me feel more love for him.
How do YOU “Show the LOVE”? We want to hear—share below!
