Is Valentines just a ploy for people to spend money - or truly a needed reminder from the one we love?
It is amazing the differences in people - there are so many differences! Some need gifts, some need hugs, some need praise, some need interaction, some need solitude - - and the list goes on.
Growing up I thought the gift you got would demonstrate the depth of love one has for you. The gift was what was important - not the giving. Early in my married life I had great expectations for the wonderful gifts that would be bestowed on me - on birthday's, holidays, anniversaries, ..... but I truly am happy to say that the gifts truly don't matter to me. My sweetheart - bless his sweet-heart! isn't a "giving-tangible expected" gifts kind of guy. I realize whether or not he meant to - he taught me the true meaning of gifts. I have always loved to give gifts - I always try to put thought into what I was giving - - but I can honestly say some of the best gifts I have ever been given are the gifts of time and personal interaction. Not only from him, but others as well!
I wish I could say I have taught my children this lesson - but alas I know I have a long way to go. Tonight four of us girls were treated to dinner and movie by my Valentine! What a surprise - was I thrilled about the movie we went to - not really. Not necessarily my first choice - but it was the thought and time and effort he put into spending time with us. He initiated it - he planned it - he made us feel important! That is truly the key to giving. Making the receiver know of their importance! How truly blessed I am to have this Valentines day - been given the gift of knowing I am truly important to someone else!
I hope everyone has that ability to know that on this day -Valentines day - above all others....that someone somewhere is thinking of them! Sometimes we don't always do the best in showing it - But I truly hope everyone - has had someone think and make them feel special this day! Happy Valentines Day!
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