My dear friends at DU,

[Sapphire Blue]

Thank you for sharing your hearts with me; I cherish them, and even more, I cherish you. If I could give each one of you a DU Valentine heart, please know that I would... and that you have my heart.

Thank you so much for caring for each other, for caring for all of our friends & neighbors, young & old, near & far, for caring for the oppressed, the poor, the forgotten, the invisible. Thank you for standing up & speaking out on behalf of those who need us desperately!

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.

Sapphire Blue
Forever your Resident DU Fanatic Beggar

:hug: :loveya: :grouphug: :loveya: :hug:

Love Song
Music and lyrics by leslie duncan

The words I have to say
May well be simple but they're true
Until you give your love
There's nothing more that we can do

Love is the opening door
Love is what we came here for
No one could offer you more
Do you know what I mean
Have your eyes really seen

You say its very hard
To leave behind the life we knew
But there's no other way
And now its really up to you

Love is the key we must turn
Truth is the flame we must burn
Freedom the lesson we must learn
Do you know what I mean
Have your eyes really seen

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/elton+john/love+song_20046721.html

Happy Valentine's Day!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :grouphug: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Cabcere]

1. That is beautiful.

:hug: Thank you! :pals: :loveya: :hi: :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

12. ..

[Sydnie]

2. That post is unfair to

those of us that :cry: easily because of the natural beauty contained therein.

You remind me everyday how to be a better me, and for that, I thank you for allowing me to be part of your life. :hug: To the very best fulltime warrior for peace and prosperity for all that I have come to know.

[Botany]

8. Did I ever tell you that you are my Fav?

Please don't tell the others.

Happy V.D.!

[Sapphire Blue]

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[Kurovski]

3. And a very happy Valentine's day to you as well, Sapphire Blue.

:hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

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[Catherine Vincent]

4. That is so sweet of you.

No wonder you received all those valentines. :)

[Sapphire Blue]

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[calimary]

5. I wish you had a heart for every appeal you've made, for every kind

word you've offered, for every appreciation you've written, for every moment you've been here, keeping the vigil with us.

You're gonna go to Heaven when the time comes.

:hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

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[proud patriot]

6. That Is Beautiful Sapphire Blue

:loveya:

[Sapphire Blue]

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[stevedeshazer]

7. #5

Love you

[Sapphire Blue]

20. ..

[pnwmom]

9. What a lovely post. Thank you, Sapphire Blue.

I'm sure they're not posting poetry or song lyrics today over in Freeperville.

[Sapphire Blue]

21. ..

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

10. SapphireBlue, thank you and K & R.

The joy of giving to others is that sublime truth about which one doesn't hear enough. MKJ

[Sapphire Blue]

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[roguevalley]

11. and back at you, sweetie. You are a dear.

[Sapphire Blue]

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[AbbyR]

15. And t hank you,

for letting me know of things that are important, things I should do, and keeping SO much better informed than I am and sharing you love with us all.

[Sapphire Blue]

24. ..

[Rick Myers]

18. Luv u 2!!! Happy Valentine's Day!

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
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[Sapphire Blue]

25. ..

[Nutmegger]

26. You rock SB!

:yourock:

I have more of these for you: :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

27. ..

[Wilms]

28. I love that song Sapphire!

Especially the sounds of the ocean and children.



Thanks for all you do, and the images you share.

[Sapphire Blue]

29. One of my all time favorites... I'm listening to it right now.

It's beautiful, as is the 'World Peace' image in your post. Thank you for that!

And now, I'm off to visit http://www.heartnsoul.com :hi:

[WiseButAngrySara]

30. What a beautiful post from a beautiful person! Love is

the answer. All the great 'mystics' and wise philosophers have stated the same truth. DU is blessed by your presence, and the world is blessed by your contributions.

Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!

[Sapphire Blue]

32. ..

[EFerrari]

31. . . . .

:hug:

:loveya:

:grouphug:

[Sapphire Blue]

33. ..

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[bridgit]

34. O...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=20604912

[Sapphire Blue]

35. ..

[Sapphire Blue]

36. ..

[trashcanistanista]

37. Left coast checking in

Not quite midnight yet, but an advanced Happy Valentine's Day to you! :hi:

[Sapphire Blue]

38. ..

[northofdenali]

39. We kinda like you too, sweetie -

:loveya::loveya::hug::loveya::loveya:

Beautiful post. May I copy the "God Bless" section? It had me in tears. :pals:

[Sapphire Blue]

40. ...

(The 'God Bless' section is a Franciscan Benediction; please pass it on!)

[pecwae]

41. Love to you, SB

Your presence here enhances the experience and provides balance. Thank you and Happy Valentines Day!:loveya: :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

52. ..

[Karenina]

42. Please Be My Valentine!!!

:*

[Sapphire Blue]

55. ..

[mmonk]

43. Beautiful sentiments Sapphire

Happy Valentine's Day.

[Sapphire Blue]

54. ..

[lonestarnot]

44. What a lovely man you are blue.

Proud to know you here at DU.
:applause:

[Sapphire Blue]

56. No

I'm not

:hi: I'm a mom

and a grandma

:rofl: & I haven't had a sex change

[lonestarnot]

67. And all this time I had you pegged for a male.

Sorry Mom, Grandma! Blue you are still a lovely person!

[mandyky]

45. Love ya Sapphire!

Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day!

[Sapphire Blue]

57. ..

[Irishonly]

46. Happy Valentine's Day

Life is grand when you you wake up in the morning, come to DU and see thousands of hearts. Give me a room full of us bleeding heart liberals any day of the week.:grouphug:

[Sapphire Blue]

58. ..

[Tsiyu]

47. Oh, Sapphire Blue

I started singing that Elton John song right away. I forgot about that beautiful ditty.

K & R'ing bereft of DU hearts (but full of them in RL, so stop that.)

Your post is awesome.


:hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

60. ..

(:hi: I'm singing with you )

[LeftishBrit]

48. Thank you for everything, and Happy Valentine's Day!

[Sapphire Blue]

61. ..

[Skidmore]

49. Awwww,

shucks, Sapphire.

DU wouldn't be the same without you.

Happy V-day from a devoted contrarian.

:pals:

[Sapphire Blue]

62. ..

[goclark]

50. Leave it to Sapphire to give us the true meaning of this day

You are the HEART of DU! :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

63. ..

[rubberducky]

51. What a beautiful post!!

((((((((((Sapphire Blue))))))))))) Your beautiful heart shines through your post!

[Sapphire Blue]

64. ..

[InternalDialogue]

53. Thank you, Sapphire Blue.

For your posts, your presence, your reminder to all of us that it is when we show kindness to others that we are closest to god.

You're the beating heart of DU and our noble conscience.

[Sapphire Blue]

65. ..

[merh]

59. That prayer is beautiful

thank you so much for sharing it, for caring so deeply and for all of the love, prayers and energies you give and share with the rest of us.

Happy St. Valentine's Day to you.

May today there be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you....May you be content knowing you are a child of God.... Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you. ~ St. Theresa

[Sapphire Blue]

66. ..

[Raffi Ella]

68. sweet.

Happy Valentines Day D.U. ~ :+

[Sapphire Blue]

69. ..

[Czolgosz]

70. K & R - Happy Valentine's Day!

[Sapphire Blue]

72. ..

[blm]

71. Beautiful.

Smooches to you, SB.

[Sapphire Blue]

73. ..

[peacebaby3]

74. Thanks. I always appreciate your wonderful posts about the death penalty since

I work directly on capital cases. You are a wonderful advocate and truly understand and can share factual information about how the death penalty works in this country.

Happy Valentine's Day!

[Sapphire Blue]

75. ..

:hug:

[helderheid]

76. Lovely!

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[Sapphire Blue]

77. ..

[Cleita]

78. You deserve all the love you have received for

your compassion and bringing those issues up that many people would rather not know about.

:loveya:

[Sapphire Blue]

79. ..

[myrna minx]

80. What a wonderful post, Sapphire Blue.

:hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

82. ..

[Broken_Hero]

81. ........

:hug: Great post....

[Sapphire Blue]

83. ..

[Straight Shooter]

84. Who loves ya, Baby?

I do! :loveya:

We all do! :grouphug:

Happy Valentine's Day to DU's Angel. O8)

[Sapphire Blue]

85. ..

[flamingyouth]

86. Hugs to you, Sapphire Blue

And my sincere thanks for always fighting the good fight. :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

87. ..

[bobbolink]

88. You know that my thanks goes to you, dear Sapphire!

You are the reason I signed up at DU, and your faithfulness in caring for folks like me has kept my head above water so many times!

So many of us feel so invisible and so ......forgotten.

You make us feel like maybe we're worth something, afterall!

You *deserve* that page full of hearts, because your own heart is so giving!

S'agapo!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Sapphire Blue]

90. ..

My dear bobbolink, my inspiration, I don't know if I could do it without you! You are forever in my heart!

:hug: :loveya: :loveya: :hug:

[Sapphire Blue]

89. More hearts for my dear friends at DU; I hope you're all having a Happy Valentine's Day!

[Sapphire Blue]

91. ^^^