Love means never having to say 'HappyValentine 's Day ' So says Seema Goswami and I somewhat agree with her.
Well first of all there is the sheer pressure of it. All the entire world seems to become a part of a giant global conspiracy to turn 14th Feb. into a day for celebrating romantic love , sh e says.Read the rest of her article entitled BIN THE RED ROSES.
http://seemagoswami.blogspot.com/2011/02/bin-red-roses-love-means-never-having.html
In case you think I am the Grinch who stole Valentine 's Day I am sharing my lovely V roses from my garden.
Had a very peaceful and happy day today. Applied henna to my hair and paid some bills. Now I am going to make minestrone soup for supper.
Tomorrow my nephew Ashish (Ash for short) and his friend Megan are going to begin the first leg of their journey to India from Canada. They will arrive in Kolkata Wed 16th midnight. From their they will fly to the NE to visit my sister Namrita and then come to Alld. on Feb 24th. We all are so excited. And I am busy preparing.
Megan is a Navigator' s missionary in Ottawa. This is her first trip to India. I am really interested to know how she will react and what her observations and experiences will be on the short trip. I am making so many plans to give Ash & Megan a good time and also ensure their comfort and safety in an environment which is so different from theirs.
I 've had many foreigners -missionary friends come and stay with us.but they were well settled in India and knew how to take care of themselves etc. Megan is brand new - , hope she will have a positive experience.
Please pray for Ash and Megan as they begin their journey tomorrow.
15 Fertilize my soul:
Hi Amrita,
Lovely roses.
Valentine Day I think is the creation of publishing and card manufacturing companies,hotels etc. to boost up their sales.
But the sentiment behind the day is good and brings lovers and couples together.
Last year I remember the Shiv Sena cadres destroyed some shops selling valentine day cards saying that it is a foreign custom and Indians should not follow it.
Best wishes Amrita,
Joseph
Dear Mr Joseph today also the Bajrangis , Shiv Sena etc. bashe d up and abused many couples all over UP I saw in the evening news. They forcefully made the boys aply sindoor and tie the mangal sutra round their girl friends. Such vandalism and beastly behaviour. They call it trying to save Indian culture by acting like animals.
Who asked them to be the moral police of the country. They are the lumpen mad crowd.
Beautiful roses :)
I am not a great fan of Valentine' s Day either.
I'm not fun of Valentines too. I think it can be nice, but it is more important to remember about loved people every day. God bless these brave people from Canada.
Your roses are one of the most beautiful I saw.
I have mixed feelings about Valentines...I think we should tell our loved ones every day how much we care of them as life is short..but its ok to have a special day, I guess....not into the commercialism at all....your roses are lovely...looking forward to ours blooming this spring..we've cut them all back right now for the winter....
Dear Amrita,
So many good things can be turned to bad by commercialism. We do not celebrate Valentine's Day in Norway, at least not my geneeration. The merchants are always trying to push goods we do not need.
Love on the other hand, should be celebrated every day. Love has many colors and many shapes, like your roses, but it's certainly what makes the world a better place.
For God so loved the world e.t.c.
I have said a prayer for Ash and Megan. I find it an act of love that you are receiving so many guests.
Thereby you may have had the company of angels, the Scripture says.
Be blessed, all of you.
From felisol
Trust all of you dear friends had a good day.
YOur roses are AMAZING! Wonderful to see, during the cold Utah winter. I hate Valentine's Day. As if we shouldn't be celebrating love every day... I think it will be a lot of fun to host Megan. She will notice all sorts of things that you take for granted in your daily life. Have fun!
hey lady! thanks for dropping in! love your roses!
Hi Amrita,
Lovely roses.
Ginny and I do not observe Valentine's Day at all because our love is special every day.
John
oh, i love flowers! happy heart's day, amrita!
The roses are exquisite. Thanks for the photos which are in the true Valentine spirit. My thought is to enjoy the holidays if possible, as I always think the workers need them if the ones who are retired do not. That is if they get a day off. I enjoyed the beautiful plant gift I received. Your nephew and friend are lucky to have you in India to show them a good time. I know her experience in India will be all the better because of having you for their connection!
Yes, I will pray for Ash and Megan that the blood of Jesus envelop them for their protection against all harm. You have such lovely roses in your garden Amrita. They are so beautiful and in full bloom just like the radiant soul you have radiating the beauty and grace of God to all who come in contact with you. You are a light of the world blazing a brilliant light for the Lord in everything you do. God bless you more for that. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.
"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: He feedeth [his flock] among the lilies", Song of Songs 6: 3. That's all year round, not just one special day!
Aw... those roses are precious!!! Thanks for sharing.
Praying for Ash and Megan... how exciting that you will get to spend time with them!
Doris
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