Celebrating Love

I am the first person to admit that I’m not much into the Valentine’s Day marketing scheme of things. After all, this day is set aside for people to express an emotion that should be expressed 365 (366 during leap year). At 36, I have never received anything for Valentine’s Day on my job. Never one to envy the blessings of others, I simply appreciated the beauty of the gifts received by others. I always thought that receiving something at my place of employment would receive a non-emotional response from me. However, I must admit that I was proven wrong on today. Let me set the stage first. I recently began dating a wonderful man, and through him, I’m constantly reminded that chivalry is definitely not dead. During the past two weeks, we’ve spoken about going out to dinner on this “special” day and that was the just of it. Imagine my surprise and overwhelming joy upon receiving the most beautiful flowers along with the cutest teddy bear and sentimental card that moved me to emotions. The greatest realization for me was that this man, this wonderful Godly man listens. Not only does he listen, but he has made it his mission to prove that love can be like what we see on television and what we read in the books: breathtaking, poignant and magical. I don’t think I will ever look at Valentine’s Day the same all because of one romantic gesture that captivated my thinking. I wish each of you a romantic fun-filled day with those you love. Be blessed!!