Happy
Valentine’s Day!
This
holiday has always held a special place in my heart, for it’s when I get to
acknowledge all those who mean the world to me.
Those without whose love and support I wouldn’t be the person I am.
Growing
up, this holiday held additional special meaning, for it followed my birthday
by one day. When I was little, I always
enjoyed how this afforded me the opportunity to give back to those who had just
honored my special day.
When
I became a mother, Valentine’s Day again became profound when my youngest
daughter was born the day after.
Ironically, she and I were both due to be born on Valentine’s Day
itself. And…both of us entered the world
in the same mixed up birthing position that had we not been switched around,
would’ve caused us to break our necks during delivery. I find it especially ironic that daughter
looks like a mini me and has always provided me with the greatest sense of
humor when I see her doing things that mimic my behavior—especially my
less-than-better ones.
Five
years after the birth of that daughter, my youngest son was born a few days
prior to Valentine’s Day. This event
again marked, at least for me, that the holiday overflows with love and things
for which we should be grateful and show appreciation.
No comments:
Post a Comment