Category Archives: Valentine’s Day

Stories of two people who know what it is like to feel left out on Valentine’s Day.

Posted on January 30, 2021 by tulsage

KEN’S STORY In the 1940s, when Ken wasn’t much older than the young kindergarten children his daughter teaches today, his teacher placed a big box decorated with paper hearts and lace on her desk. She explained that Valentines cards are … Continue reading →

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Each of us can impact the lives of others……without costing us a penny.

Posted on January 17, 2019 by tulsage

Often we don’t know the struggles someone is going through. Therefore, never underestimate the incalculable impact that the smallest kindness, or a warm smile can have, to remind and encourage others that they are important to the world; bringing hope … Continue reading →

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A Simple Way to Bring People together

Posted on November 16, 2018 by tulsage

A hungry stranger, looking for food and lodging, stopped in a village and knocked on the door of a house. Too proud to beg for a meal, he requested a large container in which he could make a tasty soup; … Continue reading →

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A GIFT OF SERVICE FROM THE HEART

Posted on April 21, 2017 by tulsage

Giving of oneself often costs nothing more than time, yet can mean the world to someone,  just knowing that someone cares.  Presence over presents:  sit with someone at the hospital to give a family member a break minister to others … Continue reading →

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A HEART FOR THE WIDOWED….Veterans continue to serve others

Posted on February 9, 2016 by tulsage

When McWhorter-Weston VFW Post 1118 (Cushing, OK)  was recently presented a check by Oklahoma American Veterans News  the post chose to use the money toward hosting a special Valentines lunch, inviting the widowed in the community as guests of honor. … Continue reading →

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