Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible. (3 John, The Message)
We never know what small, random act of kindness will touch a life. This verse was part of my morning quiet time today, on this beautiful Valentine’s Day.
I was inspired to love today. Not just to get.
Today my daughter and her friend went from door to door delivering leftover chocolate cake from our dinner party last night.
Last night, a beautiful Valentine’s Day birthday dinner
Lovely hostess gift for me – an array of gorgeous flowers
Leftover delectable, rich chocolate cake
Lesson taught to our children: give your life away (Abby’s brothers observed what she was up to!)
Love demonstrated by wrapping up and sharing our leftovers – chocolate cake
Specific targets: the widows in our neighborhood.
Modeling goodness for the lonely – it’s what our world needs more of.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Happy Valentine’s Day!
(Partial re-posting from last year.)
Hi, I'm Sandy. Five years ago I stocked up on beautiful glasses from the Dollar Store. As I started writing about dinner parties, I realized that this “icon” portrays a great message. It says that dinner parties are attainable, they are affordable, and that they can be beautiful even when on a budget. 
I’m still up waiting for kaitlynn to get done bowling with her soccer team so I can go pick her up…I was so confused at first…”huh? it’s not valentines day.” Then I looked at my clock…oh yes it is!!! I’m so ready for bed. That cake looks yummy and what an awesome idea.
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DrDrama Reply:
February 14th, 2010 at 6:02 am
What a lovely and thoughtful thing to do!
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Another amazing idea!!!
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Wait a minute…
Is that your birthday cake or does that belong to someone else cuz you can’t be 50 yet.
OBTW…this is a wonderful idea.
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Beautiful idea!
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Absolutely wonderful post!
Merry Valentine’s Day.
Smiles ~ Ramona
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I want some of that chocolate cake NOW! : )
Happy Love Day, friend!
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Wonderful idea! Being able to give, blesses me too! I love making people feel special and cared for. Jackie
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This is so important. Food and hospitality speak love so clearly. What a wonderful message! And, who doesn’t love chocolate cake? It is beautiful.
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First I would love to have a piece of that cake! It looks wonderful.. Ok, with that aside… (LOL) what a wonderful, selfless gesture! We were created with a desire to serve, I think, so when we do, we are the ones most blessed. Thank you for sharing!
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I can only imagine how that gesture must have made their day. Love it….and this blog!
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so I live in a coffee shop, where we feed kids off the street every day–you know what I forget? the people in my neighborhood. taking care of them should be just as important. Thanks for the reminder! ^_^
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What a wonderful idea, Sandy! I just love Eugene’s translation there of “making faith visible.” Well said!
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I LOVE this post. What a simple thing to do that makes a HUGE impact. How you tied the flower to the cake was beautiful. Such a great way to set an example for our kiddos …. simple blessings!
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This motivated me. I usually operate as though my gift has to be perfect before I can present it. It’s a hindrance. After reading your post, I spontaneously took some 3-day old heart-shaped brownies to a neighbor with cancer. Thanks for the reminder that love is share-worthy, whether it’s a well-crafted gift, or simply an “I thought of you” leftover dessert.
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