Valentine's Day ~ It's always been one of my favorite holidays. It's such a bright, fun celebration to have in the middle of winter. All the red and pink hearts on a backdrop of snowy days. This year, Dan and I opted to forgo exchanging cards and instead went out for coffee the day before. We went to the new French bakery in town and sipped on coffee and ate fresh croissants. I'm not sure why we went on Tuesday, it just worked out that way. I like to decorate the house with all my Valentine knickknacks, send Valentines to the grandkids and my girlfriends, and bake cookies or cupcakes. On the actual day, I pulled some Italian stuffed shells from the freezer (because what says amore like Italian food?) and just then my niece Brandi texted, asking could she join us for dinner. Of course, I said yes, and an hour or so later she came through the door carrying a big bouquet of flowers and a bottle of bubbly. She was so excited, she'd performed her first surgery going solo that afternoon!! So, of course we celebrated and toasted the milestone event.
Prayer Hearts ~ Years ago, when my children were very young, an older mom friend told me about something her mother/tots group did when her kids were young. They cut out little hearts and wrote their children's names on each one as a reminder to pray for them daily. At this point, my friend's children were grown, and she still had those hearts tucked in her Bible. I loved the idea, so I made up one for each of my children and one for Dan. Through the years, as our family has grown, I've added more hearts. I try to remember each day, as I hold them in my hands, to pray for each one. I just added one for little Thea 💗.
Such sweet memories here! I kept notes from my children throughout the years but never thought of using them as bookmarks. I think I'll do that, I also love the idea of prayer hearts. The idea of holding them in your hand while you pray is lovely. My post for this week, unfortunately, sounds negative for Valentine's Day because of circumstances. The posts I've read today though make me want to begin to embrace this holiday.
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Hey there! Originally your page loaded in a strange way but I left a comment anyway. Now I don''t see it so if it shows up, you'll have two! LOL I love your idea of prayer hearts. Such a lovely thought to hold them in your hand as you pray. I have a lot of little notes written by my children when they were younger. I have them tucked away but what a nice idea to use them as bookmarks! I need to do that. I like your office chair. Mine has gotten uncomfortable and I like the high back yours has. It's got me thinking., Have a lovely weekend,.
ReplyDeleteI'm having trouble seeing your full page here so hopefully this comment will post. I love the idea of the heart prayer cards!!! what a wonderful concept!
ReplyDeleteThat new chair looks like one i would love!!
How fun to come across the little notes, etc.
yay for signs of spring....I saw 3 robins in our front yard last week!!
HAPPY WEEKEND!! (and congrats to your niece on her solo surgery).
Hi Karen! I love those prayer hearts! What a great idea. Wish I had done that with my kids when they were young. That is a really great office chair, and getting it for a sale price is a win-win! So glad you had a very nice Valentine's Day. Have a good weekend. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteI love Valentine's Day, too. A bright spot in winter time. I love the prayer hearts idea. Our daffodils are starting to come up. Fun! I am particular about desk chairs, too. How great to get one that fits plus is on sale! How sweet to run across notes your mom saved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a positive and fun post. I use old notes and gift cards as bookmarks in my cookbooks, too, and enjoy coming across them when I open a book. The prayer hearts idea is lovely. Your new desk chair looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking chair and glad you were able to get one that you had tried out in person. Love the prayer hearts and the notes of your Mum. Sounds like a good week. Have a good weekend too.
ReplyDeleteYour new chair looks very nice and comfortable. I have the same desk chair I used at work. I retired 14 years ago and I got to keep my chair because the doctor wrote a prescription for me to have this particular chair. I have a few cards and notes from my parents that I treasure.
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect desk chair! Even the color matches what I can see of your other furniture.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only person who has saved cards and letters from my loved ones. I also have all the letters I ever wrote to my mom--she saved them all.
How sweet for your niece to come over for dinner (is she a doctor?).
Have a good week!
I love Valentine's Day, too. Such a cheery, sweet holiday. Love your new desk chair. I finally got one a few months ago on Amazon (it's white with bright green upholstery) and I love it. Very comfy. Great idea to use little love notes and cards as bookmarks. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations to your niece! That is huge! I love the prayer hearts idea! Nice chair you got, it looks so comfy. I use special cards and notes as book marks.
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