The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you.

You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can't wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement.

In heaven, all the interesting people are missing.

The 'kingdom of Heaven' is a condition of the heart - not something that comes 'upon the earth' or 'after death'.

I know there will be no more tears in heaven.

If there's a heaven for me, I'm sure it has a beach attached.