Love is

LOVE IS patient - even when milk is spilled for the third timein one day. Love is not easily angered - even if he did forget your anniversary.
Love is kind - and never says what we deserve to hear Love Keeps no record of Wrongs and never says 'I told you so!'
Love does not envy - when he sleeps and you're up all nightwith sick children. Love does not delight in evil - but rejoices in the truth.
Love does not boast - even when you've lost five pounds and she hasn't. Love always protects the innocent until proven guilty.
Love is not proud - but is willing to be the first to say 'I'm sorry'. Love always trusts - and expects the best of others.
Love is not rude - but speaks to family members as courteously as to guests. Love always hopes - to reconcile differences.
Love is not self-seeking - even if it IS your turn to choose Love perseveres - in accepting family members AS THEY ARE, not as you want them to be.
  Love never fails to make a strong and loving family.

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