Burlap Valentines Banner {all you need is LOVE}

I am far from a philosopher.  I do not even claim that I can impart any sage advice about life and love.

But, I do know one thing.  One simple little thing that has become my Life Mantra.

Love Is All You Need.

There have been times in my life when I thought, for certain, that Love had forsaken me.  I would  put on a silly little hat and a frilly dress to match, maybe even some sparkly shoes -  and then I would proceed to have myself a royal Pity Party for One.

Little did I know - I was always surrounded by Love.

Over the past few weeks, following my Daddy's stroke, I have witnessed first hand the power of  Love.

The Love that my Mama has for my Daddy.
The Love that my sister and brother has for me.

The love that my grandchildren have for their great-grandparents.

The love that my son has for me.

The love my husband has gifted me with.

But there were two "loves" that stood out to me most of all...

The Love of Life that my 80-year old Daddy has.

This very Love of Life and the love for his family, has no doubt, encouraged him to push himself during the arduous hours and hours of therapy he has endured.

But, the one love - the most important love - is

our family's Love of God.

God has been very good to us.  His Love has seen us through some very trying times.

There is no better Love than His Love.

So while I may not be a woman of wisdom, nor may I know all the answers to life....

I do know that without a doubt -

Love is really all you need. 

Thank you for all your love and kind words and emails during my absence from blogging.  I have missed it and missed you, too.  Please be patient with me as I ease back into it.  :)

This easy-peasy burlap banner was made with four small pieces of burlap ribbon, some tiny pink heart-shaped buttons and lots of pink and white polka-dotted ribbon.  

It's great to be back!!!!

I am joining the following parties:

Boogieboard Cottage - Masterpiece Monday

Between Naps on the Porch - Met Monday

Thrifty Decor Chick - Before and After Monday
The Dedicated House - Make It Pretty Monday 
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia - Tues Treasure

Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life - Tabletop Tuesday

Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesday

Kristens Creations - Show Us Your Creations

Setting for Four - Its a Party!

at the picket fence - Inspiration Fridays

My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday

Common Ground - Vintage Inspirations

Fox Hollow Cottage - The Power of Pinning

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