My sweet friend over at Magnificent Manager let me pick TWO!
Don't you LOVE IT?
And since some of you are my in-real-life friends, I used http://www.random.org/ to pick the winners so everything would be fair. (although I can hear myself saying - about 200 times a day - "Guys, LIFE IS NOT FAIR. But this drawing is!)
Just send me an e-mail at mrs8troop@sbcglobal.net sometime today and I will send you your certificate for $20 of free product!
How fun is that?
For those of you who didn't win, be sure and check out MM's great sale going on RIGHT NOW for holiday shopping.
(And I completely apologize for not getting this done last night. Let's just say the wet carpets, Jr. High basketball game, kids everywhere and lingering effects of the stomach virus did me in - I went to bed early!)
Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me all about it and what you would use it for or who you would give it to.
Because I am SO not picking out gifts for MY family this year - you're going to do it for me!
On December 1st, I'll use our friendly random number generator to pick one of you for $20 of free product.
Woo hoo!
If there is something you want to order, go ahead and do it SOON - because quantities on her sale products are limited - if you win, she'll give you the credit after the drawing.
Please pass a link to this post on to your friends so they can join in.
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:35
First things first - and then we'll get to the top love song of the day. The winner of the Created to be His Helpmeet book is: CARLA! as chosen by the random number generator (http://www.random.org/). E-mail me at mrs8troop@sbcglobal.net to claim your prize! Congratulations!
And now, Folks. You've been waiting all week to see my #1 love song. And here it is: (and I apologize ahead of time for the immodest outfit on Martina. I can't fix everything!) #1 I love you - by Martina McBride
You were prepared for corny, right? I'm such a sucker for a good love song.
If you've been following this week, we've had some discussion on the Lord of Love, as well. And since I'm all about keepin' it real, I'm going to remind all of us that no one person can fulfill every hole in our hearts.
I have an amazing husband who loves God, loves me, loves our children, and lays down his life everyday for us. He works hard, has no "life of his own", helps with dinner and baths and bedtime. He plays basketball with the kids, reads stories, helps with homework. And he's handsome, too. In fact after 13 years my heart still skips a beat when he walks in the room.
But the truth is, there would still be a hole in my heart without my Savior, Jesus Christ.
"Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus." Col. 1:26-28
THANKS FOR JOINING IN in our special Valentine's Loveday Giveaway! It's been fun! Crazy Daisy and I have had a great time sharing our songs and prizes with you. Be sure to check over there this morning to see her winners and her #1 song.
So love on your Valentine. And give praise to our Creator for His awesome love that gives us eternal life and hope in this life. Because of Him, we can truly LOVE!
Before we get to the musical part of this post, some business:
1. You know here at Mrs. Troop, I'm all about keepin' it real. This blog is about real life with eight very real (and noisy) kids. SO in the interest of being honest with you, this Love Song Countdown has really messed up the delicate balance of organized chaos that is our household. For one, I haven't figured out how to get back the time I've spent searching for and listening to music videos on YouTube. Nor have I figured out why some people (who shall remain unnamed, but live in this house and number 9) think that other things should be more of a priority. Like food. And birthdays. And homemade snacks for school. And Valentine's for 100 close class mates. And science projects, and homework. And non-disgusting bathrooms. Where are the clean-up fairies when you need them?
2. It's come to my attention that some people (who shall also remain unnamed - you know who you are) have been lurking here at the Loveday Giveaway and are NOT leaving comments! Come on, People! I can see that you may not appreciate my most awesome of prizes. Sure, your marriage may be perfect. You may have the Biblical wifelyhood thing all figured out. I get it. Or (if you are one of the two men who read Mrs. Troop - Hi DAD!) you may think winning and giving this book to your already perfect wife will get you decked. Or, you don't know ANYONE who is even CLOSE to getting married in the next few years who could benefit from this book's great wisdom. If that's the case, COMMENT ANYWAY. Just let me know to excuse you from the contest and I'll be happy to oblige. I live for your comments. And for some other things too, but that's another post for another day.
3. Hasn't it been fun to walk down memory lane with all of these songs? I've SO enjoyed hearing what music you love. The truth is, I have no original thought at this point, so any song I've posted has been suggested by someone else. Except maybe my #1 that you'll see tomorrow. And once you see it you'll know why. It's that corny.
4. It may have been suggested by various commenters over at Crazy Daisy that I was sarcastic in my adoration of James Taylor. Nothing could be further from the truth! You can make fun of me (I'm used to that - I have eight children, remember?) but JT is awesome. Nothing is more mellow or relaxing than this song - it's not part of my countdown, but it should be.
How can anyone not love that? I think I'll go tell the Coach that I love him. Never mind, he's asleep. I'll tell him tomorrow. Of course, by then, I'll have attempted to tackle the mountain of laundry that's been sitting here since Monday while I've listened to love songs for hours a day and the mood will be gone. O well.
Here we go with the countdown (I know - you're relieved):
#3 - Some sweetness. I sing this to my girls at least once a week while twirling around their room. Timeless.
#2 - This almost made my #1. Maybe it should have. You'll think it should have when you see #1. This song has more wonderful memories than any other love song I can think of. And no, I'm not sharing what they are!
I love you, Coach!
Now, don't forget to head over to Crazy Daisy and check out her countdown for today. I'm sure it's better. I stole most of my songs from her, anyway. HA! And come see me bright and early on Valentine's to see if you've won! I'll have that #1 song up for you, too. It will be worth the wait. Promise.
Be sure and leave me a comment to enter the Loveday Giveaway between now and Wednesday at midnight. And be sure to comment over at Crazy Daisy for her great giveaway, too!
And in the meantime, enjoy some fun music!
#6 Don't you just LOVE a good musical?
#5 And a great classic!
#4 Who doesn't love Robin Hood? (Thanks for the reminder, Carla!)
Check back tomorrow for two more songs in the countdown to Valentine's. And another chance to win the Loveday Giveaway!
"So that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and children, to be sensible, pure, good homemakers, and submissive to their husbands, so that God's message will not be slandered." Titus 2;4,5
In honor of Valentine's Day, my good friend, Crazy Daisy, and I are doing a LOVE DAY GIVEAWAY!
To enter the giveaway, visit each day between now and Valentine's and leave a comment telling us YOUR favorite love song. Please only one comment per person, per day. There will be two separate giveaways, so enter here and at Crazy Daisy each day! The contest will end at midnight on Wednesday. On Thursday, February 14th, at 8:00 a.m., we'll randomly select a winner. Be sure to include your e-mail so we can let you know you've won!
For the next three days during the giveaway, we'll be posting a LOVE SONG COUNTDOWN TO VALENTINE'S.
Tell your friends! Link to our blogs! Enjoy some happy music! Win free stuff! Get in the mood for Valentine's!
I'll be giving away a brand new copy of "Created to be His Helpmeet" by Debi Pearl. It is the very best book on being a wife that you will ever read. It's a book you will read over and over again. We all need encouragement to honor God in being our husband's helpmeet. If you've already read it, win it for a friend! Or a wedding gift!
Crazy Daisy has a great giveaway, too! You'll love it! So be sure to head over there and leave her a comment.
Be sure and tell your sweetie, or your mom, or your kids, or your best friend that you love them today! "But the greatest of these is love. . ." I Corinthians 13:13
Look at these beautiful tulips! Thanks, Mom and Dad!
