Oh how I love thee. Let me count the ways .... gag gag. Get a room already.
I really do love love. I'm a sucker for things like Valentine's day. Matthew on the other hand ... he says he likes to show his love every day. I think that is his romantic way of saying he just plain forgot. He totally forgot our first anniversary. Before you say, "awwww", I've learned over the years that Matthew is more random than that. I may not find a bouquet of red roses on the table on valentine's day, but on a random Tuesday, I may go to bed and find chocolate under my pillow or find myself on a horse drawn carriage the day after Christmas. I have been catching on ... sometimes he'll look at me and I'll run to look under my pillow, only to find the drool stain left from the night before.
I was talking to someone awhile ago about their upcoming "big" anniversary. Pretty much longer than I've been alive. They were making exciting plans and I can't help but think, "way to go!". Successful marriages are certainly something to celebrate. Not only just "making it work", but seeing couples still in love after 30 years. Love comes in so many different packages. We love our mommies and daddies. We love our friends. We love our chocolate covered almonds. And no one can describe the love you feel for your babies. Then there is that heart pounding, hands sweating, I-sound-like-an-idiot kind of love. Oh ... but how fast that turns into, did-you-get-the-garbage-out-in-time? kind of love.
Above our bed, we have three signs that say, "faith, hope and love" ... well, since the time Kay was jumping on the bed and smashed into the wall it says, "faith, love and hope" ... I totally need to switch that back. Anyways, I digress. valentine's may be a commercial holiday, but what a wonderful time to check out my relationships. Do I carry faith? hope? love? I hope so. Oh look, I guess I do have hope :)
This valentine's Day, you are cordially invited to nominate someone to be hit by cupid's arrow. Now as I was explaining to JJ this morning, cupid will not actually hit you with an arrow. She was very concerned about getting hit and getting all crazy at school. I think we might be related. I want to hear about someone in your life that has the gift of giving the love. Nominate your sweetheart, your lovely, your friend, your kid, your co-worker. Tell me why they deserve to be hit by cupid's arrow. Matthew and I will read through them and pick a winner.
Please do share and tell your friends. Just click on comment. Click on "comment as"and chose whatever you want ... anonymous if nothing suits you and then hit publish. If that doesn't work, you know how to reach me. I will announce the winner and prize on Valentine's Day.
i want to nominate my little sister Laura. She is an amazing sister who is selfless and so caring. Just this christmas she took an extra week of work off to help my other sister Becky. Becky had a baby on Dec. 26 and ended up getting really sick. Without hesitation Laura stepped in and took care of BEcky's other son so that Becky could concentrate on getting better. That is just one example of many things Laura has done for her family and friends, asking nothing in return. Laura is the only one if our family that is single. We can't figure out why... but know that God has a plan for her life and that includes the most perfect husband... sometimes its just hard waiting for that part of her life to begin. Valentines day is always hard when you aren't dating/married to someone.. I think its more what "the world" is shoving down your throat as to what you should expect for Valentines Day. I think it would be so great to win this little contest for her... its something that doesn't come from a family member who "feels sorry she doesn't have someone" or even from another single friend who wants to "celebrate not having anyone..woohoo"... but from a complete stranger ( to her) and nominated by a sister who is crazy about her!
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