Valentine's Day Wish

I have thought long and hard about Valentine's Day and what it is about. My 11 year old grandson came in today and said they don't celebrate Valentine's day in Jr. High. He is much to cool for cards and candy. Isn't that sad... My 7 year old granddaughter came in a little later and was so excited. She had a card holder shaped like a Valentine that she had made filled with cards and another bag filled with candy and leftover brownies and cookies. She was so thrilled and wanted to show me every card and who gave them to her and how one little boy turned red when he gave her his card with a sentiment that read Ride with me on our bicycle for two. Cute,but certainly not anything to turn red over. She said he turned red because he loved her and now the whole class knew. I loved it and I remember treasuring those valentines when I was about her age. I just thought isn't it sad that in just a few short years she will be 11 and will no longer get the cards and treats and sentiments that let her know how much her friends love her. When I told her Troy didn't get any cards or candy she quickly dug in her bag and gave him a piece of a Hershey bar given to her by her teacher. He didn't realize the importance of that little sacrifice. I want them to always love each other that way. She felt kind of bad he didn't have a bag of cards and a bag of treats. She shared her most valuable gift of the day. I wish we would could remember everyday to let those around us know how much they are loved. It doesn't take much to remind them, a piece of a hersey bar, a cup of coffee brought to them with love, ironing a shirt and bringing it to them when they get out of the shower, or just a kiss on the cheek and a thank you. I'm not into a huge fanfare over Valentine's day. I have those little moments everyday from the man I love that let me know how much I am loved. My kids and grandkids show me with pictures for my refrigerator or little hearts cut out for my mantel. God has truly blessed me with a loving family and loving friends. Love is everything.....This Valentine's Day I wish you Love.