Who Is Your Valentine?

Today with the weather reaching a high of 0 degrees, I am celebrating Valentine in my warm home.  There is snow on the ground with the wind slightly blowing.  

Did you know that Valentine greetings goes as far back as the Middle Ages?  And written Valentines began in the 1400s.  In the 1800s, friends and lovers began to exchange small tokens or handwritten notes.  It was in the early 1900s that valentine cards began to appear.

Valentine came about due to Emperor Claudius II executing two men, who were named Valentine.  They were executed on February 14th of different years in the 3rd century A.D.  Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.

Here it is 2021 and Valentine sweethearts spend about $19.6 billion in expressing their love.  It is a day that is celebrated worldwide.  

So, who is your special valentine?  Who are you romancing with cards, flowers, candy and a great meal?

My special valentine is my husband of 34 years.  Our valentine day was very quiet and we are very thankful for our warm home.  We were suppose to be in Florida attending a wedding and visiting with friends.  But due to a medical issue with my husband, we were not able to fly out on Friday.

We had so looked forward to flying somewhere and being in warmer weather, but that didn't happen.

So today we celebrate our love for each other by being thankful for so much.  At times, we sometimes forget about all the things that we do have.  It is so easy to blame someone or something for messing up our plans.

Throughout the years, I have learned to enjoy life and to enjoy what happens.  I could spend all my energy for being upset or I can just enjoy what I have.  We sometimes forget about the little things.

Maybe you didn't have a romantic day.  Maybe you don't even have a special person in your life at this time.  But look at what you do have.  Look at someone who has meant a lot to you.  Someone who has respected you throughout the years.  Someone who has made a difference.

Valentine isn't just February 14th.  It should be celebrated all the time.  If you didn't reach out and wish someone a "Happy Valentine's Day", take the time this week and let someone know how special they are to you and that they are your "Special Valentine".

Celebrate all year long!