It was lovely to see them, eat dinner, catch up and relax together.

We love to play games, and they introduced us to a new one called Love Letters.

It’s a game of risk, deduction, and luck, but very topical for valentines this week.

Players attempt to deliver their love letter into the Princess’s hands while keeping other players’ letters away.

It was a fun game, and we had quite a few laughs playing together.

Reflecting upon the game this morning, I recalled the many love letters that I sent in my younger years, especially with valentines.

I remember the acronyms that I’d write on the back of the envelope such as:

S W A L K – Sealed with a loving kiss.

I T A L Y – I trust and love you.

H O L L A N D – Hope our love lasts and never dies.

(Holland proved to be a good one for me!)

Whilst dating, Monic and I were so far apart, that we still treasure our letters today.

Our missionaries too, like receiving letters from home, as parents, siblings and sometimes even a girlfriend of boyfriend express their love.

In a way, the holy scriptures are like love letters from home telling us how we can draw near to our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ.

Gordon B. Hinckley said; “Love is the very essence of life. It is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Yet it is not found only at the end of the rainbow. Love is at the beginning also, and from it springs the beauty that arched across the sky on a stormy day. Love is the security for which children weep, the yearning of youth, the adhesive that binds marriage, and the lubricant that prevents devastating friction in the home; it is the peace of old age, the sunlight of hope shining through death. How rich are those who enjoy it in their associations with family, friends, and neighbours! Love, like faith, is a gift of God. It is also the most enduring and most powerful virtue.”

Today’s texting lingo may be:

BFF – Best friends forever

ILY – I love You

FIMH – Forever in My Heart.

IMHO – Why not send a letter of love to someone today…?