Yes I agree with Sojan and Jason, in recent years Valentines day captured a special place in our hearts. For teens now it's more special than their birthday.
Here in Cochin they are gearing up to celebrate their own day. Shops offers many gift items, cards etc. all gifts inscribed three sweets words "I Love You" This week love is in the air. Romeo and Juliet's are ready to burn their pockets, by arranging dance and dine star hotels making worth of this special day! Teen's slogan is 'go out and spend some qualitative time with those who matter':) Previous year was also very fabulous valentine celebrations here in Cochin. Before a week, teachers began to discuss about this day's specialty in their school since I was a new teacher there. I heard many adventure stories of our gals. We had a hot discussion about new trend. Senior most teachers sighed, their plight was they lost their chance to celebrate. At the peek of discussion, we 2-3 spinsters were asked to comment our experience.... We had nothing to say. One of our language teachers' very funny characters to break our silence asked whether we got cards and letters in any African language?? She was curious to know which language is used by these modern guys to express their love which can't be fully express in words! That day in personal prayer I shared all these lighter moments with Jesus too, I put forth the same question (that teacher asked to me) to him "Is it to be written in Hindi, English, Malayalm or in any African language?" After few days I received a mail from Shincy, 9th batch full timer placed in Ujjain. She never used to write to me. First part of the mail was ordinary. Second part she wrote it as a letter from 'Jesus to Priya.' I praise god for her imagination and talent to write like that. Letter began with the word 'Valentine'and continued as.... "I have called you by name you are mine.You are precious to me and because I love you and give you honour....." Is 43/1-5. All sweet and soft words :) My eyes were wet because he taught me again that he even care my silly thoughts. And this year I am confident enough to tell my counter parts that I too have received a wonderful valentine letter, that too from Jesus!!!! Happy Valentines day & Enjoy it with Jesus :) Priya Cochin **************************************************************** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************************************************
