This is the 44th Valentine’s Day that we’ll be spending together, but I’ve never asked you to be my Valentine. I don’t know why. I guess we tend to overlook those who are close to us, and take for granted those who love us most.
There is so much about you that I admire.
You love your husband deeply and truly, rivaled only by your love for your children. You are a loyal friend who enjoys sharing a good laugh (often with wine and/or chocolate) and is always willing to offer a shoulder to cry on (or more wine and chocolate) or be a sounding board for ideas, worries, or new life plans.
You are passionate about your work, and you have earned respect as you achieve your goals. While you continue to develop your career, you take time to mentor others and build broader platforms for success.
You have a strong belief in God, but you understand the different faiths (or lack thereof) of your friends.
You have learned (finally) to take care of yourself, even as you give so much of yourself to others. By nurturing and nourishing body, mind and spirit, you really are enjoying the best years of your life, and it shows in your confidence, your energy, and your smile.
I’m sorry that it had taken me so long to realize what a wonderful person you are.
I hope I’m not too late.
Will you be my Valentine?
** Thanks To Colleen at TheFitBee.com (Twitter: @Tryn2Bfit) for sharing the idea of writing Valentines to ourselves.
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This has got to be one of my favorite blog posts ever…in the whole blogosphere! 🙂
Ditto what she said 🙂
I'm trying…thank you Coco.
You guys have me blushing and crying at the same time.
Thank you!
XXOOXX
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Love this!!!!!
It is never to late to start loving yourself 😉
Great post! Glad you could join our movement 🙂
I love this! What a great idea. Even if it's not something to be shared on the internet, I think everyone should write a valentine to themselves. 🙂
L0ve this idea of a later to oneself on valetines. Loving ourself is so important in order to be a better person in all other relationships with others.
Thanks! It is important to take the time to appreciate ourselves, but it’s something we don’t do often enough!