You are My Valentine :)

Ahhh, Valentine's Day.

The flowers, enormous stuffed animals, explosions of red, pink, and white, sentimental cards, chocolate...

This is my first time being single on Valentine's Day in over 3 years. Now, I know many of us call today "Single Awareness Day" and I know that some of us make an argument that this holiday is "stupid because it discriminates against singles everywhere." I'm not going to lie...I had that mentality yesterday...But I have found a reason to celebrate.

Actually...I've found two reasons to celebrate.
(1) There will most likely be chocolate on sale tomorrow, and you better believe I'll be hitting that up.

(2) (...and this is the more important reason) I found out something today.

The meaning of Saint Valentine's name is "strength".

As I've thought about this today, I've forgotten about the fact that I'm single, and I have been able to celebrate this day just as much as all you lovebirds out there. Yes, I haven't received flowers or candy or an enormous stuffed animal. I won't be going to a romantic dinner followed by cuddling with my significant other. But I have my "valentine". As a matter of fact, I have more than one valentine.

I'll be going to dinner with my beautiful momma tonight. She's my valentine.
I received a text from a very good friend of mine this morning. He's my valentine.
I just gave my daddy a hug. He's my valentine.
I'll be hanging out with some very good friends tonight. They are my valentine.
My two gorgeous sisters. They are my valentine.

I'll also be going to adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament tonight. My main valentine.

All of these "valentines", they are my strength. My loving strength. They bring joy, peace, and grace to my soul. They strengthen me to push forward on my path to holiness.

That's definitely something to celebrate :)


So...whether you are single or taken; Whether you are happy or gloomy today; Take a moment and reflect on this question: Who is my valentine today? Then go tell them. Don't ask them to be your valentine. Tell them that they are.

....and, I mean...you should probably explain after you make such a statement. If you don't want to sound like a creeper...


And you know what? I'm willing to bet that you're someone's valentine...someone's loving strength.
Because you are awesome. You are unique, precious, and unrepeatable. You are loveable and beautiful.

Happy Valentine's Day, and peace be with you :o)