Valentine's Day

It’s amazing how an event can change your perspective on something. This happened with our family and Valentine’s Day. Last year on Valentine’s Day, we had to eat breakfast on the kitchen floor, I was extremely sick with an upper respiratory infection, and we had no appliances, nor a kitchen sink. We were moving out of the house the next day for yet another stay in a hotel while workers restored our house after a flood. Yet we were so grateful for the little blessings of that day, such as friends who brought us a completely cooked and ready-to-eat dinner, and hearing the good news that Dad received a bonus at work.

Valentine’s Day last year.

This year we were very grateful for a low-key Valentine’s Day without so much going on at home. J This year we went out for breakfast at Big Apple Bagel, and then to the library to study for awhile (this has become a twice monthly, Tuesday morning tradition this year.) We all exchanged Valentines at home and we each received a Reeses heart from Mom and Dad.

Later that day, we girls had worship dance practice. The twins had made Valentines for all the girls and teachers, and I made little brownie bites to share with everyone.

The brownie bites.

Daddy bought Mommy a bouquet of roses and some dark chocolates. How sweet! J

Photo by Roma.

‘Though we did nothing fancy, we are very thankful for our Valentine’s Day this year! And we are so thankful for the LOVE of our Savior that we can celebrate on this day as well!