Oh to be in school and the recipient of Valentine’s Cards again. For me it’s a bittersweet memory, children can be cruel and I was not one of the “in group” so my cards were pretty generic and there were none declaring me one’s BFF, as if they had that term back then lol! But there were a few times that someone did something special for me, I still cherish those memories and the way they made me feel. Special, cared for, accepted, loved…
Anyway, I survived and grew up and have children of my own now. My eldest child just turned 21 so I don’t worry about his Valentine’s Day other than pray please God let him be safe and smart! My youngest, Monkey, is very happy to go to school where everyone loves her and she loves everyone. This thrills me! One of the perks of having a child with special needs like Monkey is that she doesn’t realize she is viewed by some as different and that there are children who make fun of her behind her back. That is something I deal with but I’m a grown up, I can do that. I thank God every day that she is blissfully unaware.
Because she goes to a school that specializes with children who are medically fragile most are either on special diets or unable to eat by mouth so Valentine’s Day presents a challenge. But we have come up with a wonderful solution to that dilemma, multi-colored heart shaped crayons we will make this weekend! Fun for us, fun for them! And isn’t that what Valentine’s Day all about? Making memories that make others feel special?
Is there someone in your life who seems a little like the girl who I was growing up? The outcast who feels different and uncomfortable with herself. Take this opportunity to make their day bright and share God’s love with them. Share your Valentine’s Day with someone who will likely be overlooked.
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 13:34-35
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