Love is in the air....

Valentine's Day.
It is a holiday said to have it's origins long ago stemming from a man named Valentine who married young couples illegally. You see, Roman emporers had outlawed marriage in an attempt to lure the youngest, strongest men to fight in their war. Valentine gave young couples the marriages they desired. Love prevailed!
In later years, Valentine (who is also said to have had the ability to heal) wrote a note to a woman named Julia. He had cured her blindness and had fallen in love with her. The note was signed "From your Valentine."
Thus, a tradition was begun.
Valentine was executed on February 14.
He was made a Saint.
Our holiday, Valentine's Day, stems from Valentine's desire to let love prevail.

My family has faced many adversities the past several weeks. I think about my sweet mother-in-law, Kathy, sitting at home tonight. It is her first holiday with out her "valentine." I cannot imagine what she is thinking and feeling, but this has given me reason to reflect on my own loves. I have family and friends whom I love very much. There are people in this world who spend their days alone...alone in a sense we cannot even begin to fathom in our very rich lives. I get upset because my husband is working on Valentine's night. What I should be doing is counting my blessings because I have a husband who loves me and he has a job that helps support our wonderful family. I get irritated with my mother who gets more involved in my life than I would like at times. What I should be doing is thanking God that my mother and father are both alive and healthy, and that they live nearby and would do anything for me. I get annoyed when my children whine, but what I should do is take them in my arms, hug them, tell them I love them, and treasure every moment I have with them.

Live is transient. It is not permanent. My life is rich. I may not have a big bank account. I don't drive a fancy car or live on the lake. I don't carry a designer purse or wear expensive clothes. But I tell you what....I have more than most people in this world.

For that, I am eternally grateful.

Seeks has spoken.