My Funny Valentine

Valentine's Day - while I don't oppose it, I find it difficult to really celebrate it. I mean, one day of the whole year where you are supposed to either find someone of the opposite sex to be lovey dovey to or to have treat you with lovey dovey antics. I have had some wonderful Valentine's days in the past which doted on love from the opposite sex, but later found out that they were just 'faking it' and the love was short lived, or it wasn't real. So this Valentine's day I got up early and took my car to the Perfect 10 car wash because 1/2 of the proceeds of any car wash that day was going to CEAP - the local food shelf. What a way to show love to many people and expect nothing in return (except a clean car). Then I went to see my brother-in-law, Brad, who has been hospitalized for well over a month now. Again, showing love to someone but not in a phoney or "I wanna get in your pants" kinda way. Afterwards, I was fortunate enough to have my niece, Grace, spend some time with me. We went to church together and she offered to do my Greeter job so I could do the lights/sound. That was really an expression of love from her, she welcomed people at my church (and even wore my name tag -- and some people greeted her as Cheryl - but she didn't mind). Then she and I had a 'romantic' dinner at Baker's Square. She enjoyed the stir fry pita while I somewhat enjoyed the oatmeal and toast. But we were together and talked and enjoyed each others company - more love!! We topped it off by completing her homework assignment, looking up words and their meanings. Then watched "Over The Hedge" together. All in all a great Valentine's Day filled with love in every meaning of the word. I hope everyone else enjoyed their day...and have an enjoyable day today!!