**SPIRITUAL** A Day At A Time

05/31 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY Giving love is a fulfillment in itself. It must not matter whether love is returned or not. If I give love only to get a response on my terms, my love is cancelled out by my motives. If I have the capacity to give love, then any return I get for it is a special bonus. It is through giving love, freely and without expectation of return, that we find ourselves and build ourselves spiritually. HAVE I BEGUN TO BELIEVE, IN THE WORDS OF GOETHE, THAT "LOVE DOES NOT DOMINATE; IT CULTIVATES..."? TODAY I PRAY May I, the inveterate people-pleaser and approval-seeker, know that the only real love does not ask for love back. May God be patient as I try to practice this principle. May I rid myself of pride that throws itself in the way of love. May I discard my silly cat-and-mouse games that have no place in real love. TODAY I WILL REMEMBER I will not give love to get love. hugsss with love

Ya know I think that's why I fell so fully and deeply for Deb. I didn't feel like I had to please her for her to love me. Instead I felt she loved me just for being me. I don't know I guess I could think about it deeper and deeper but that pretty much sums it up. So what's ya doin today Miss Gutter Girl? I am up early because of the stupid stomach pain. Dang it! I am working on my sister's swamp cooler that has be neglected for that last 5 years by my worthless brother in law ( who left on a runner 2 weeks ago). The weather is getting hot and she'll roast in that trailer If we don't do something. I'm hoping my pain takes a break and Deb and I get to go on a ride this am! Well I hope ya have a good sunday sweetie. Remember God loves ya and so do we! SParky

Hey Sparkles.. basically what you and Deb have is (I think) what it takes.. to beable to love what you already are. I guess sometimes when I was in a relationship tho.. I'm the one who changed.. (except for ex.. he just never owned up to who he really was) but with the others I changed.. and needed more. I don't fault the ones I was with.. just something that happened. Guess God intervined.. I keep looking at it that keeps directing into a direction that I'm just not sure of yet.. but look out when I get there I'm going to my momma's today. She called yesterday and she's cooking a big dinner. My sister, brother inlaw and niece will be there. Meatloaf, fried chicken, cabbage, potatoe salad, green beans.. the works.. not sure what else PLUS she's giving me a bunch of strawberries that my daddy grew in his garden .. Soo.. what else is the doctor doing for your pain.. they have to keep searchin for something.. ?? more tests scheduled?? Have fun.. today Sparkles... take care of yourself and your sweetie.. hugs and kisses to BOTH

I totally love that one....so true, so true..... and your cat made the message...wonder what David will think of that? LOL Love you honey! Annie