Little Things of Life

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Soldiering forth…

Posted by Little Things of Life on February 16, 2012

This post was inspired by my Canadian-born blogger friend MJ,
who commented on my “Happy Hearts Day” Valentine post.
I was intrigued by her words, as she expressed exactly what I had tried to say myself!

In her comment, MJ said,
“Agree on the sentiment —
let’s carry the good feelings of yesterday with us as we soldier forth today.”

Don’t you just love that??
“…as we soldier forth today.”
:)

In a conversation with MJ later, she explained,
“I’m showing my Canadian side, aren’t I?
Growing up in a Commonwealth country,
we were heavily influenced by our British Sovereign (the Queen).
Soldiering forth = stiff upper lip…”

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So here are a few more heart-related photos
that might help us “soldier forth” to keep the love flowing
long after Valentine’s Day is gone.

I hope you have some special smiles tucked away in your heart
to pull out and remember when you need a little extra lift!

I’m blessed with some endearing ones –
the warm and loving smiles of my husband, my children, and my parents…
to mention the most important.

It’s always fun to attach “hugs and kisses”
to little messages we send back and forth…
xoxoxo…

…and here are a few more hearts…
cross-stitched by me.

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Let’s remember that every day is a day to show love toward the people we care about…
and also toward strangers we meet along our way.

Now I encourage y’all to go over and visit MJ at
Emjayandthem’s Blog
to enjoy her many interesting photos and commentaries on everyday life.
You’ll be glad you did!!

…and let us not forget to “soldier forth”!!!
   ;)  
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Posted in Friendship, Heart, LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, Love, Smile, Valentine's Day | 6 Comments »

Random Quotes

Posted by Little Things of Life on October 7, 2011


A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
Phyllis Diller

A smile is a powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it.
Author Unknown

You’re never fully dressed without a smile.
Martin Charnin

A glad heart makes a cheerful face…
Proverbs 15:13a

What if the only things we had today were what we thanked God for yesterday?
Author Unknown

Sometimes it seems the things we find hardest to be thankful for
are actually what God uses to bring us His best blessings.
me

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Thank y’all for stopping by to visit Little Things.

May your life be filled with little blessings, little chuckles,
and little deeds of kindness (both given and received)!

…and may you always be thankful enough to smile
…even if you have to smile through tears.

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Before you leave, here’s a blog you might enjoy.

I just read Lissa Rabon’s post from the Texas Hill Country.
Our state’s severe drought continues, and her family has been searching for hay for their cattle.
Her husband finally located some in Louisiana,
and it arrived this morning.
I think they’re pretty grateful and joyful about today’s delivery!
Lissa’s post includes some very interesting first-hand information about the cattle and drought situation,
as well as wonderfully descriptive comments about her relationship with their animals.

“The Louisiana Round Bales have arrived…”

– and here’s ONE more I just found –

MJ has a heart-warming post on the joys found in everyday life
on Joy

OK.  I’d better let you go.
I’m sure I could find more good ones to share…
but as my southern sistas would say, “I have to wash the supper dishes!”
Hope y’all have a good weekend!

:)

Posted in Blessings, Benedictions, Joy, LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, QUOTES, Random Quotes, RECENT POSTS, Smile, Thanks, Thanksgiving | Tagged: , , , | 12 Comments »

Smile

Posted by Little Things of Life on September 9, 2009

 

 

smile stripe

 

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you are welcome to download them for your personal use. 

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and e-mail them to friends for their personal use.

 

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Smile

Posted by Little Things of Life on September 2, 2009

 

smile2


Posted in ARTS and CRAFTS, Encouragement, LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, Mary Engelbreit, RECENT POSTS, Smile | Leave a Comment »

 
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