A Missing Valentine

Even though I can't find my Valentines, I decided that I will post what I had planned regardless.  Maybe it will be more poignant without the image.

When I thought about how I would celebrate Valentine's Day on my blog this year, I got out my envelope of Valentines and went through them, one by one.

As I did, I came across several "Crocodile Hunter" valentines that the boys had from a few years ago.  Seeing Steve Irwin's energetic and joyous face on those valentines caused my heart to go out to his wife, Terri, and their two children, Bindi and Bob.  I am certain that last year Terri was enjoying a wild and fun filled Valentine's Day with her fun loving husband and the thought that she would be without him this year had never crossed her mind.

From there, it didn't take me long to think of the others; men and women and children, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers who are spending this Valentines Day without their loved ones for the first time. 

I remember how sad each holiday was after my father died over twenty years ago.  Each holiday and special event was punctuated with the thought; this is the first family reunion, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday that my Dad wasn't there.  Saint Patrick's Day is still a sad, bittersweet day for me because my father was very proudly Irish and enjoyed celebrating that holiday.  I do my best to celebrate it with joy in my Irish heritage and remembrance of my father.

So today, remember those around you who are without their special Valentine.  Treasure your loved ones all the more.  Live life like you mean it.  Serve God and give thanks for all His blessings.

Comments

[Susie]

Sorry you lost your favorite Valentine! You've shared so many that were just darling! I love your post about remembering loved ones on Valentines Day. It can be a lonely day for those who are missing someone..
:)

[Jill]

"Live life like you mean it."

Absolutely!