Often the meaning of Valentine's Day gets diluted. It's usually passed off as a commercial holiday, something that's created by Hallmark and candy companies to make money. Those in relationships become tense wondering what gift to buy that is special enough—diamonds, candy, flowers, stuffed teddy bears—what is grand enough to show one's love? The single group dismisses it entirely, or proclaims that it's really Single's Awareness Day. Valentine's Day is a true holiday, but all too often everyone forgets the simplicity behind it: love. It's not just love for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. It's love for every relationship in our lives. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brother, grandparents, and best friends.
I just want to take a few minutes to recognize how much I love everyone in my family.
To my dad. I appreciate all the help you've given me in coping with the aftermath of my accident. A few days after we were on the phone and I was very upset. You said, 'cheer up, sweetie.' That simple phrase made me cry, and thinking about it now I could swear someone is chopping onions next to me. I know we rarely hug, and I don't know the last time we said 'I love you'...but I do love you. You're a wonderful dad. You're my dad.
To my mom. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of us sitting together in your office, eating popcorn, and watching Roseanne. Story time meant so much to me. Hopefully we can do it again soon.
To my sister. I tell you everything. You tell me everything. We can be on the phone for an hour doing nothing but washing dishes and folding laundry. I may complain about it eating up my minutes but you know I love talking to you.
To my oldest sister. I feel like I haven't been a good sister to you in the past few years. I only see you on special occasions. I never talk to you on the phone. I want to change that. You're a wonderful woman. You're amazing for raising four beautiful children. I love you, and I want to be close like we were as kids.
To my brother. You were the best little brother a girl could ask for. Just a few days ago I was thinking about all the crazy games we played as kids. I love you. Though I'll still kick your butt at Crash Team Racing.
I just want to take a few minutes to recognize how much I love everyone in my family.
To my dad. I appreciate all the help you've given me in coping with the aftermath of my accident. A few days after we were on the phone and I was very upset. You said, 'cheer up, sweetie.' That simple phrase made me cry, and thinking about it now I could swear someone is chopping onions next to me. I know we rarely hug, and I don't know the last time we said 'I love you'...but I do love you. You're a wonderful dad. You're my dad.
To my mom. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of us sitting together in your office, eating popcorn, and watching Roseanne. Story time meant so much to me. Hopefully we can do it again soon.
To my sister. I tell you everything. You tell me everything. We can be on the phone for an hour doing nothing but washing dishes and folding laundry. I may complain about it eating up my minutes but you know I love talking to you.
To my oldest sister. I feel like I haven't been a good sister to you in the past few years. I only see you on special occasions. I never talk to you on the phone. I want to change that. You're a wonderful woman. You're amazing for raising four beautiful children. I love you, and I want to be close like we were as kids.
To my brother. You were the best little brother a girl could ask for. Just a few days ago I was thinking about all the crazy games we played as kids. I love you. Though I'll still kick your butt at Crash Team Racing.
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