August 17, 2011 with 19 Comments

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Why I Love You

Get ready folks.

It’s about to get mushy.

And yes, for the record, I do know how to do mushy.

Just watch. I’m about to do it. Any second now, I’m going to give you a list of why I love you.

I’m talking to you – my faithful blog reader. Yes, I’m talking to you. So sit up, pay attention. Listen up.

I love you.

I really do. From the bottom of my heart. I love you. But words are cheap. So I thought I’d use a lot of them to prove the point.

If I could I’d buy you flowers, take you places, give you iPads. I’d do all kinds of things to prove it. But all I’ve got to show you are my words. So I’m going to use them – liberally. And I’m going to tell you that…

I love you.

Because you’ve stuck by me through good days and bad ones too.

I love you.

Because you’ve put up with my silly sarcasm, reminding me that true love endures.

I love you.

Because you have been willing to be honest with me. Again and again. Sharing yourself, your life, your heart.

I love you.

Because you come back, day after day, after God knows what I’ll say day.

I love you.

Because you’ve given me some of your time, in a very busy world.

I love you.

Because you’ve shown me grace, in a very heartless world.

I love you.

Because I see you, standing in my corner, rooting for me, willing me to move my fingers again, and type another post, another thought, another day.

I love you.

Because even though I don’t see you, I know you.

I love you.

Because you’re taking time to smell the roses with me.

I love you.

Because you’re pushing me to higher ground, greater potential, more for God, for you, for me.

I love you. I love you. I love you.

Mushy enough for you?

I sure hope so. Because if I haven’t said it clearly enough yet, listen again. Don’t miss it. Let it sink in. Let it rest on you. Know it. Believe it. Embrace it.

Allow me to say it one more time.

I. Love. You.

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  • http://ZCxz Milo

    We love you too because you give us something to look foreword to each day and think about it. You have a gift use it for God and let us sit on the sidelines and cheer. Keep moving foreword.

  • Gina

    morning .yep we love ya.love your daily posts! :) you put your heart&soul into every post you write. You change so many lives. :) I was raised to tell family &friends daily when we talk. always tell eachother. I love you.cuz you don’t know what 2morrow holds. so again. yep, you are loved by all of us.keep doing what you do.. love my Mom&I :) :) :)

  • Lori Ridder

    Awww…shucks!! I love you too!! Really, I do! May the Lord Bless your day!!

  • Pearl

    Love to read “Living with Power” every morning to see what God has given you to write for the day. Love you too. Keep on keeping on.

  • TL

    Thanks for brining the subject up. I know how difficult it must be for you to be mushy. Hand holding type of thing is not your cup of tea. But it made my day. God has created us to Love and be Loved- So we would know him better, because HE is LOVE.How wonderful it is to hear it from a trusted friend. It feels like water in a dry desert. Thanks Lina, your words have been reflecting your love and it is refreshing to hear it this way. Love

  • Jennine G

    Thanks for bringing a smile to my face this morning, Lina. I love you too and have been praying for our upcoming ministry season. Looking forward to seeing you very soon!

  • Denise Archambault

    Hey Lina…I love you back. Here’s why…and it may sound familiar. Because you’ve stuck by me through good days and bad ones too. Because you’ve risked silly sarcasm to remind me that true love endures..Because you have been willing to be honest with me. Again and again. Sharing yourself, your life, your heart. Because you come back, day after day, God knows I need to hear what you say. Because you’ve given me some of your time, in a very busy world. Because you’ve taught me grace, in a very heartless world.Because I see you, standing in my corner, rooting for me, as you move your fingers again, and type another post, another thought, another day. Because even though I don’t see you, I know you. Because you’re taking time to smell the roses with me. Because you’re pushing me to higher ground, greater potential, more for God, for you, for me.

  • Laurie Newman

    Love you too, Lina!!! So blessed to know you!!! Sending hugs :-)

  • Z

    We LOVE YOU back Lina. Your blog is a hightlight to the day. Thank you for being one of God’s blessings to us all.

  • Ruth

    U r loved!

  • Gina

    mom called and said. even tho she hasn’t met lina.she loves her too. Mom gets so much inspiration. from me reading these 2 her! :) Feeling Harvest Love… :) Mom&I

  • Amber

    My small group girls Love you to! I always talk about your blog to them and God use it in some way or another. Thank you for doing what you do every day it means a lot to all of us! My mom also loves your blog i even signed her up :-)

  • Gina

    Thank you, in a pretty loveless world your words have given me encouragement, hope and a good laugh.

  • anonymous -

    what a wonderful blog.

  • RAM

    Aww, that was sweet. :) thanks for being real and raw, and a light bearer. Much appreciated!

  • Gina

    training. up for a few minutes to eat. 2 comments im going 2 say for my new nephew and my 2 of my nieces. LORENZO /ANGELA.

  • Gina

    Lorenzo 8/2/11 I will share with him when he gets older what it means 2 love . And to respect the woman he will marry.

  • Gina

    Angela & Gina. #2 . your aunt loves You :) im already proud of you. Keep being you. And stay both of you work really hard for your degrees. Nursing. :) :):)

  • Merri

    I love you too! Love reading your blog to see what you are going to share with us each day. Im sorry I haven’t told you sooner so I will tell you again “I love you and thanks for sharing the incredible gifts God has given you with all of us.!”