Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today, I am thankful for all the love in my life.
My husband of nearly 34 years. My wonderful children. The amazing gift of grandchildren. Friendships that have endured the test of time.
That’s all expected, right? Many of us are blessed with love of family and friends. Today is rooted in romantic love, but love of children and others is also part of the expanded “Hallmark holiday” celebration.
Then there are the people I’ve met over the years who have shown love in many ways. I can’t possibly list them all, but you probably have the same in your life. Acts of love are often fleeting, but remembered for years. The kindness when a parent died. The compassion someone showed as I went through medical tests. The random cards or a little gift, just because. The shared joke during a stressful day. The happy bouquet of daffodils when I was anything but.
Love, the verb, is what makes love, the noun, so precious. Today, love might be flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners. But true, meaningful and lasting love is revealed in many small ways every other day of the year. Don’t miss it.
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