Bookmarks come in different shapes and sizes; from the "23rd Psalm bookmark topped with a tassel, to a makeshift bookmark made of a torn piece of paper.  I've even used an HEB receipt to mark a place.  Regardless, bookmarks serve a  purpose.

A bookmark holds a place; one worth coming back to. Bookmarks are placed at important parts.

Bookmarking may only be thought to mark places in books.  Rylie taught me otherwise last night.

As she got into bed, she yelled across the hall.

"Mom, would you make me a lunch in the morning?  And would you put one of those notes that you make in there too?

I like to use those as bookmarks!

..........in my heart!"

Sweet words with a big reminder.  Many, if not most of the things we say to our children (and to others) will be forgotten, if they're heard at all.  But I believe that it's those words that spring forth from our hearts, that are marked.  They hold deep meaning though we may be unaware.

Those heart-expressed words can't always be seen by a look at the book's cover.  That doesn't mean that my love hasn't found its way within.  For me, that's a peace-giving thought.

Rylie is the only one now who would dare accept one of the "lunch notes" I lovingly make with dashed borders and always with hearts. Those notes are in past chapters for Hayden and Hallie.  Still, my heart is warmed.

Maybe those words of love are bookmarked .......in their hearts.

What you say matters.

What you do matters.

Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14