Sometimes showing love is as simple as...

A few ways you can show those around you how much you LOVE them!

Sometimes showing love is as simple as...

calling a friend

a quick hug in passing

holding your child's hand a few minutes longer

EXTRA tuck-ins at night time

an encouraging text message

giving your last piece of candy away (yes, this just happened)

a kiss

listening to the same stories over and over again

choosing to smile and say yes when its the last thing you want to do

making TIME in your day for others

sitting quietly with someone

saying a quick prayer for someone

being a bouncing board.

knowing when to give advice, and when to just listen to them

Put the phone down and look at your friend/family while talking

ask how they are doing

be supportive...no matter what!

lighten their load

Showing someone you love them doesn't have to be HUGE all the time. The little things you do will show your family and friends how much they mean to you on a regular basis. It lets them know that you are available and value their friendship all the time, not just on random occasions.

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