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A Valentine Blessing

February 6, 2023

     Let all that you do be done with love.

1 Corinthians 16:14

 

Early last week, my area received several inches of snow. I donned my winter gear and shoveled my driveway. The next day, I cleared around my neighbor’s mailbox and was in the process of doing mine when I saw a young woman flailing her arms and pointing at me. She had pulled into the gas station on the corner and parked her car. At first, I thought she was looking for a residence, but she proceeded toward me.

Dressed in office work attire and suede boots, she hurried across the highway.

“Let me shovel for you,” she said.

Surprised, I replied, “You’re in dress clothes and this kind of work keeps me alive.”

“The snow is heavy. I shoveled around my mailbox yesterday,” she persisted.

I wrapped my arms around her, declined again, and thanked her for her kindness. “I’m a writer, ” I laughed. “This is definitely an earth angel story.”

She smiled and walked back to her car.

Let’s remember acts of kindness on Valentine’s Day. Driving an elderly person to the grocery store, getting their mail, delivering a hot meal or warm cookies to a shut-in is a real treat. Of course, the “I’m buying your meal” to the car behind you in a fast-food lane is always welcomed. An afternoon break for an overwhelmed mother with young children is a perfect gift. And who doesn’t like candy? I can guarantee whatever you do in love will be blessed.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

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  1. Bonnie

    February 6, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    Very thoughtful post. Many ways to say “Happy Valentine’s Day”❤️

    Reply
    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 4:56 pm

      There sure are! Happy Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply
      • Michelle Bauman

        February 7, 2023 at 3:10 am

        🥰

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    • Rhonda S Gilliam

      February 6, 2023 at 7:16 pm

      Wow! I bet you were surprised. Remember it is ok to accept help from others😉

      Reply
      • Patsy Reiter

        February 6, 2023 at 8:31 pm

        It sure is. Happy Valentine’s Day. Mom

        Reply
  2. Carolyn Armbruster

    February 6, 2023 at 5:17 pm

    HAPPY VALENTINE DAY PAT
    YOU ARE THE MOST THOUGHTFULL AND LOVING PERSON I HAVE EVER MEET
    GOD HAS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU WHEN THE DAY COMES THAT HE CALL YOU HOME.
    LOVE YOU
    CAROLYN

    Reply
    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Carolyn! You are a loving, caring person to everyone. May God bless you.
      Happy Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply
  3. Debra Allard

    February 6, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    It’s heartwarming to know there are still earth- angels out there. Wonderful story, Pat.
    Valentine blessings.

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    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Deb. Earth angels surround us. Happy Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply
  4. Sharon K. Peters

    February 6, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    Pat, how sweet of that person to offer help to you. Definitely a “God wink” moment!

    Love,
    Sharon Peters

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    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 8:32 pm

      A big surprise for sure. It certainly warmed my heart. Happy Valentine’s
      Day. Pat

      Reply
  5. Barbara Werner

    February 6, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Always nice to give the gift of kindness.
    Barbara

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    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 8:30 pm

      It is, Barbara. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply
  6. Beverly Robertson

    February 6, 2023 at 10:04 pm

    Nice to think of our loved ones or even strangers like in this incidence.

    Reply
    • Patsy Reiter

      February 6, 2023 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Bev. Yes, surprise kindness is the best. Happy Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply
  7. mary Vee

    February 8, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    What a blessing. Happy Valentines Giving Day to you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Patsy Reiter

      February 8, 2023 at 3:18 pm

      Mary, have a blessed Valentine’s Day. Pat

      Reply

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