Monday, February 4, 2013

Valentine's Day 2013

In our house we always called in Valentiney's day ~ the nickname my daughter Abby gave it! She was tiny and it made more sense to her that way. We were all each other's Valentines back then, of course Daddy was the epicenter of our greatest attention. He, the sweetest, the handsomest, the charming prince of the house hold was the desired Valentine of both of our affections! :)

We decorated the house with heart shaped candle holders with red candles inside and got flowers and cards and chocolates and gave family hugs. It was mostly like many other days. Our home was always filled with love and family hugs, if not flowers and candles, certainly the chocolates!

Now our daughter is grown and on a path of love all her own. She still loves us, and in a very special way her daddy, who she tries to run and jump into his arms though she is nearly his size!  They are adorable together and jealousy had never tugged at my heart only smiles at the corner of my mouth for the joy they bring me in the pure delight they share in each other's company.

For there is pleny of love to go around in our household and now that Abby is grown and on her own, the nest does not feel empty, though we miss her, but fuller somehow with a rich type of love that is just my hansome guy and I. A love that has weathered many storms, financial, health challenges, illness, sorrow and great joys. The ups and downs of almost 34 years of a marriage filled with laughter, friendship and intimacy that comes from letting your souls touch and your spirits soar to God in prayer.

This Valentine's Day we are moving to a new place. Starting a new chapter in our lives. One with more properity we hope, gentler trials and even more togetherness. Friendship in love is a wonderful thing, so is faith and we treasure them both. We are thankful this Valentiney's day for our many memories, for the love-filled present and the hope-filled future becuase of the mercy and love of our God.

So mark the day and remember this quote:

“Happy Valentines Day to those who have found love, in whatever shape or form, and to those who are still hunting, don’t give up. If you feel bad, send yourself a card. You must be worth it...”
Jeanette Winterson ~ and I'm very sure you are! Much love, Libby and Mike

6 comments:

  1. Happy One more day of Loving Sweiger's! We love you! <3

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  2. Thanks Mare! Happy One more day of Loving Triviski's! We Love you so much too! <3 <3

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  3. are you moving away or down the street ? does this mean no more bangs and sparkling eyes on the balcony ? In any case I hope all goes well with the packing and unpacking and getting used to new digs! I don't remember if we ever unpacked everything I think I may have hid a few boxes in the garage because I didn't want do deal with it anymore ;^)

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    1. We are not moving far Tom! But certainly I will keep my same eyes and bangs as always! Thanks for the well wishes! I do wish we lived close enough that you did have some of our boxes in your garage and I could run right over and get them ;)

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  4. You will enjoy the new adventure!!! I have moved so much in life--but always starts new memories!!!

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    1. Thank you Heather!!! I know we will! We are looking forward to the new place and the new memories and are eager for you to see it! :) <3

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