It’s Valentine’s Day. J gave me flowers and chocolates.
A day of rest and reflection.
I’m challenging why I do what I’ve always done.
Most of the time, I don’t explore something different, because I’m simply blind to the idea that I could.
Today, a new concept: instead of leaving my flowers in one bouquet, why not share and multiply the gift?
Flowers scattered on the table, L and I created. Small gifts of lovely to share and spread throughout the house.
While we’re making a beautiful mess, why not photograph it?
And collect a few of my other favorite things to go along with it? 🙂
Looking to see if her work was just right.
His. Mine.
He is mine.
My forever Valentine.
My dear sister-friend, Maggie, asked to come see me around my 40th birthday this year.
With the demands on her time, just the gift of herself, was a treasure.
Fresh off the plane, unable to contain herself, she thrusts a small box into my hands.
Emerald and diamond earrings. My birthstone.
Aside from my wedding ring, I’ve never received such a valuable gift.
But what really won my heart, was the intentionality.
The gift contained the message = I was seen and loved.
That was priceless.
This ring was gifted to my Grandmother, when she was young.
The history of this ring is vague, but it was probably a wedding ring.
At this point, around 200 years old.
I LOVE knowing there is a hidden story here.
Thanks, Mom, for such a precious gift.
Again, pressing for newness, I collected eucalyptus leaves,
clementine peel and cinnamon oil and boiled it on the stove.
Amazing how the obvious, isn’t always obvious, to me.
Giving.
My darling girl cut hearts and left them all throughout the house.
Who doesn’t want to stumble over love constantly?
For those who don’t know, I love to read.
I prefer books that enhance the values I hold dear in life.
God | Identity | Family | Purpose
This is an amazing book and causing some significant shifts in how I parent.
The original love letter.
My very favorite, because it is well worn.
I’m thankful for love. For those who share it with me, for those who have shown it to me.
Love, such a gift.
Squeeze the ones you love today.
Thank you for sharing precious time with me.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
With Gratitude,
K
