Love knows it’s not perfect yet, so it makes allowances for other people’s mistakes and forgives their wrongs.
Love knows its understanding is limited, so it looks upon other people with respect and tries to learn from them.
Love knows the world is full of hurtful words and deeds, so it tries to make the home a haven of kindness and gentleness.
Love realizes that growth takes time, so it practices patience.
Love gratefully welcomes and treasures every family member, looking for the good in them, however deeply it may be buried.