A house is a house until love comes through the door, that is.
     And love intuitively goes around sprinkling that special kind of
     angel dust that transforms a house into a very 
     special home for very special people: your family.

     Money of course, can build a charming house, 
     but only love can furnish it with a feeling of home.

     Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch, but love may decide to 
     enclose a little love note inside.

     Money can provide a television set, but love controls it and cares
     enough to say "no" and take the guff that comes with it.

     Obligation sends the children to bed on time, but love tucks the
     covers in around their necks and passes out kisses and hugs
     (even to teenagers!).

     Obligation can cook a meal, but love embelishes the 
     table with a potted ivy trailing around slender candles.

     Duty writes many letters, but love adds a joke or a 
     picture or a fresh stick of gum inside.

     Compulsion keeps a sparkling house, but love and 
     prayer stand a better chance of producing a happy family.

     Duty geets offended quickly if it isn't appreciated, 
     but love learns to laugh alot and to work for the 
     sheer joy of doing it.

     Obligation can pour a glass of milk, but quite often, 
     love adds a little chocolate.  

                         Author Unknown

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