I had plans for a few things for the kids for Valentines Day but since we had just returned from being gone for a month I was shockingly overwhelmed with laundry, unpacking, and cooking. I decided I would rather choose peace and joy then try yo do more than I was able, so I didn't give the kids their Valentines gifts (memory verses on hand-prints) or "Valentine Verses" as I call them until, yesterday! (February 16) A few years ago I got an idea from someone to make hand-prints of the kids each year as sort of bookmarks. That morphed into me writing out a verse that we hope and pray for them throughout the new year. Last year I decided to give the verses to them on Valentines Day to remind them how much we love them and are praying for them and how much God loves them too. I make two sets of hand-prints for each of them, one for them and one for me. Thankfully the bombardment of commercialism of this holiday has not hit Asia widely yet, so I don't have to compete with Hallmark or candy companies to win their hearts on February 14... yet! Also, homemade brownies still go a long way as a special treat!! William will have to wait till next year to get his first handprint :) but we love him sooo much!
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