Love takes some effort
@1creekgirl (44150)
United States
August 26, 2025 11:40am CST
A disclaimer: I'm too often guilty of this myself.
Not so long ago if we really cared that you were sick or we just wanted to see you, we'd go for a visit. Nothing like a hug to show our love in person.
But if we couldn't, whether you lived a thousand miles away or just down the road, a phone call was the next best thing. We can often tell by the sound of someone's voice how they really are.
And if we were just too busy to call, a card was of course enough. And very thoughtful.
But cards take a lot of effort. You have to go to a store, pick one out, buy a stamp, write two lines that express your love, then mail it....So if a card is just not doable, you can always send an email.
That's easier, but you still have to be sure you have their email address (if they have one), then type a message and send it.
Now, an email does take a few seconds, so if you're really too busy, just send a text. And if that's too much effort, a lovely little GIF is the ultimate show of love and concern.
Prayers to God are of course the best, but not the only way to show we care.
True love takes effort.
God help us all.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
Pretty soon even if we get an actual in person visit, who knows if it's a real human or not. Thanks for your comment.
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@kaylachan (79977)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Aug
Anything worth doing, takes true effort.
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@kaylachan (79977)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Aug
@1creekgirl It's so true, too.
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@aninditasen (17700)
• Raurkela, India
27 Aug
We have the mobile phone. I just call my sons to know about their health.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
It's good to hear their voices, isn't it?
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@aninditasen (17700)
• Raurkela, India
30 Aug
@1creekgirl Yes, I do love hearing their voices and sometimes do have video calls.
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@LindaOHio (203591)
• United States
27 Aug
I still send cards for all occasions -- Birthday, Anniversary, Sympathy, Christmas, Thank You.. Most people I know do not. Things have changed so much.
How are you and Dale doing?
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
Dale has a lot of leg pain, but gets an injection every few months. My back is pretty bad some days, but I couldn't get a back surgeon appointment until the end of October.
How are you these days?
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
28 Aug
@LindaOHio God will continue to comfort your heart. I can't imagine how difficult it all is.
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@LindaOHio (203591)
• United States
28 Aug
@1creekgirl I'm sorry to hear about you and Dale. The end of October is a long time to wait. I am hanging in there. I talk to my husband every day --- I change from telling him that I love and miss him...then some days I chastise him for his betrayal...but every day I still cry when I talk to him. Hopefully it will get better.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
I used to think cards were no big deal, but I feel differently now.
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@porwest (109522)
• United States
27 Aug
@1creekgirl They have become so rare, you almost find yourself surprised when you get one.
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@arunima25 (92467)
• Bangalore, India
27 Aug
As I was reading through it, I had a feeling of sadness coming over. So much is lost in this fast paced digital life. Nothing is as precious as the physical presence of your loved ones around.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
Well said, thank you very much for your comment.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
@arunima25 You're so right about that.
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@arunima25 (92467)
• Bangalore, India
27 Aug
@1creekgirl 
. I wish that sometimes thr old slow paced life could come back. We really need it to find back the soul connection in all relationships.
. I wish that sometimes thr old slow paced life could come back. We really need it to find back the soul connection in all relationships.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (197541)
• United States
26 Aug
There are lots of ways to show you care, but you are right some take effort and the other person has to be open to whaterver you are trying to do.
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
That's good to keep in touch that way.
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@LadyDuck (485198)
• Italy
28 Aug
@1creekgirl - All my friends and relatives do not need very close to us, this is a good way to keep in touch.
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@RasmaSandra (89914)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Aug
I pray twice a day in the morning to thank God for another day and in the evening it is the God's prayer. I finished reading the sermons and they inspired me to take the Bible I have in Latvian and read it, I have read the Bible in English many times and certain verses and such but I have never done it in Latvian, When my late husband and I once read Bible passages I read in English and he looked along in Latvian, Now I will pick up the BIble in Latvian and each day read some passages,
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
26 Aug
That's good you all can stay in touch.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (16028)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 Aug
That is correct, good post
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@1creekgirl (44150)
• United States
27 Aug
I think calling first is a good idea, but not everyone does it. But then, not many people even visit anyway.
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@Deepizzaguy (115178)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Aug
That is very true that showing true love takes effort.
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