Dare #4 - Because You Loved Me

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same. (Anon.)

Ahhhhhh....February! You are the month of 35+ temperatures, of long school days and of l-o-v-e!

Yes whether you are a Valentine's Day supporter or not, Darecember/I Dare You is taking you into the realms of love this month in our 3 (maybe more) challenges.

Considering all we have seen on our TVs in the past few nights, love is needed out there....in really practical ways. So we are going to aim to love others well this month, something I am sure you already do.

But let's begin with a song ..... click here...IF YOU DARE!

So Celine Dion may not be everyone's cup of tea, and maybe sappy songs aren't either. But I think this song does highlight the fact that we stand tall in our lives because there are people who love us and have sacrificed for us and who encourage us.

So Dare 1 for February 2013 is to think about that person/those people in your life who inspire and encourage, who make your world a better place.

Got them in mind? Now....do something to let them know that their love has been a great blessing to you. Maybe it's your husband (you don't have to wait until the 14th to let him know you are thankful for him)....maybe your parents who have done so much for you....a friend who is a great blessing.....a colleague who inspires....a child who loves you unconditionally.... a thorn who is refining you...a....????

Write them a note, make a call, give a gift, visit, say 'thank-you'. (you can choose one or more of the previous options:) Bless them today with words that express your gratitude and let them know that who they are and what they have done has made a positive difference in your life.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. - Leo Buscaglia 

Blessings to you all -
Kirsty

PS. On the 'I Dare You' Facebook page I issued the challenge at the end of January to do something to help those in need during/after the floods. That's a dare that continues in the background throughout February. Maybe you have $$ you can donate...maybe you could buy toiletries or tinned food to pass on...maybe you could collect spare linen, clothes, toys to give to an appeal for flood victims. But whatever you do, DO SOMETHING! Thank-you.