Valentine's Week

I declare this as Valentine's Week since one day of celebrating love is not enough.  I vowed to make everyday filled with  love , laughter, and happiness as the new year started.  So far this year is turning out to be a great year filled with living life.  The weather has tried to stop us, but we have adapted to continuous snow and frigid cold temperatures.  We are grateful for everyday of sunshine.  I am excited because I heard a bird chirping this morning.  This is a good sign that spring is coming.

Valentine's Day is a date on the calendar that reminds us we have made it past the half way point of winter.  It has however also become a date of some trauma for me as it recalls some bad feelings from the year 2011.  I am reminded from a therapist to block out those bad memories and anxiety associated with the day by shifting thoughts to something pleasant.  I am doing that by practicing gratitude.  I have recalled a wonderful Valentine's  Day from the past that was a great gift from God.

The year was 1989 and I was at work at the doctor's office.   I was practicing as an RN and I remember feeling a little nauseated and tired.  I remember thinking I may have gotten the flu from the patients.  The doctor had suggested a pregnancy test and the suggestion turned into a positive result.  I was pregnant with my husband's second child.  I can still feel the excitement as I told him he was going to be a dad again.  It was the best Valentine's Day.  I hold onto that memory, because it was a gift of life and a perfect celebration of love.  I hope to recall many more wonderful Valentine Days, as I fill my life with loving memories.

Filling our mind with gratitude and loving thoughts makes us bloom into happy healthy people.  A daily ritual becomes a habit in 21 days.  I can't think of a better habit than daily gratitude and a life filled love and happiness.  My goal is to replace my anxiety with love and happiness. Then I can say everyday is Valentine's  Day!



Don't wait until Friday to celebrate Valentine's Day.   Start today and make everyday a life filled with love.


 Life is beautiful!!
I love you John! xoxo

Elizabeth