Valentine's Day.
A day filled with roses, flowers, chocolates....and Love.
Our family celebrates Valentine's Day differently then most folks. We take turns pairing up to cook the family a special dinner! We hang curtains all around the kitchen so no one knows what is being made. We decorate the table and make beautiful menus/place cards. Then we all dress up and enjoy an evening with our family (grandparent's included!).
A HUGE reason I love this is it really focuses on one of the true meanings of Valentine's Day- love. Love is not about getting what I want, but showing others how much I love them. I value this family tradition and plan to continue it for as long as I can!
What is your Valentine's tradition?
Now, while I am not an overly romantic person, it is hard to see this day. If it I let my mind linger, I feel stabs of pain that I don't have someone to share this day with...yet. I mean, who (being single) doesn't?!? Truly deep down we want to. Here is a great blog post by a friend that I thought really hammered in some good points about the day. Some I hadn't thought about but make so much sense.
If you are a courageous person, read it here. And great job to Desarae! It was a hard post to write, but truth was in every word! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Rebecca
2 comments:
Wow, Rebecca, I'm so honored that you mentioned my post. It was a hard one to write, I went through several drafts and had Dad re-read each one. It was hard hitting, but it was too heavy on my heart not to put out there.
I love the way your family celebrates Valentines! That is so very special! :)
I love our tradition, too. I can't decide whether I love hearing the noises from the kitchen and anticipating what's being made for us, or being the one in the kitchen. I just know that being together is the absolute best part!!
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