Love in a box

I was touring a little something at Christmas. A whole bunch of schools and church got to hear "Love in a box".

On my desk is this little wooden casket from Malta. My brother got it specially when HMS Ark Royal called in (early '70s I think.) There's nothing in the box but love - he thought of me and brought it home. Since he can't get me any new  stuff now, it grows more precious all the time.

There you go. Love in a box!

I stopped in my tracks as I thought about the old story of Bethlehem, angels, shepherds, wise men, a young kid and her new husband with taxes to pay a a baby to birth. What does it say? She wrapped him up warm and put him in the animal feed box.

Now we are well past that with Valentine's on the horizon I might be past my sell by date here.
On the other hand, I've still got my brother's box from 40 years ago and it's lost none of its edge.
Merry Valentine's, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day...whatever! 

Any love in your box?