A Lovely Mardi Gras

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1. Create an acrostic using the word LOVE. If you're unsure what an acrostic is click here. 

Love is to be given 
Once given, love can never be taken back
Very blessed are those who love deeply only once
Each day is an opportunity to express love

2. Does love really conquer all? Why or why not?

It is interesting that you should ask this question today because I just read something that contained an excellent answer.  This is that quote:

"Can true love conquer all?  Absofreakinglutely! The key is you have to learn to let it be, you have to realize everyone won’t do what you think is right, people will disappoint you, they will let you down, they may even hurt you. But, if the love is there and it is real and it is true you really can conquer whatever is put before it. True love always allows you to be who you are, it allows you to love anyone and most importantly love yourself, because love does not judge or falter, love is God and since God dwells within you, and we know God is love, why can’t true love conquer all, it’s HIS love and HE conquers everything."

3. Tell us about a time recently, where you really put your heart into something.

I think it is ringing Handbells.  We have a Handbell Choir at our church and we practice every Tuesday.  It takes so much concentration and dexterity to ring the right bell at the exact right time with the exact amount of volume, that if one's heart is not in it, one may as well not ring because it affects everyone else.  If you aren't familiar with a Handbell Choir, you might want to see this video:

4. What's your favorite fictional love story?

The love story of Duke and Allie in "The Notebook"

5. Do you generally wear your heart on your sleeve, or keep your cards close to the vest?

Cards close to the vest most of the time.

6. What food says love to you? Why?

Asparagus because of the memories associated with it.

7. When were you last 'tickled pink' over something? Explain.

Being with our little nine-year old granddaughter this past weekend.  She is one of the funniest kids to be around and such a joy.

8.  Insert your own random thought here. 

This type of tree only grows in Louisiana - and it always blooms this time of year!