Do you remember the first time you told a boyfriend or girlfriend those three words, "I love you?" When did you first say it to the one you married? I don't remember the particular occasion, but I remember thinking about it. Do I dare tell her how I feel? I really think I love her, but should I tell her yet? Then I thought, what if she doesn't have any of these feelings for me? Will she be embarrassed? Will I be sticking my neck out? Will it change our relationship if I tell her that I love her? Should I wait until I'm more certain?

That was a long time ago. I still say those words - perhaps not as often as I should. And I still love to hear them said to me, "I love you." Those three words are powerful. To say them, to hear them said, can make a big difference. Today's children's song sum…