My Valentine

Today is Valentines Day and I've been wondering what I could do to express my love, respect and appreciation for my husband. The past year and the beginning of this one have not been easy due to his unemployment situation. However, there have been blessings that have come from it. We've gotten reacquainted. We've fought some, but we've always been quick to resolve it and make up. We've also learned to love deeper.

I'm a frequent insominac. Once I awaken in the night, I have trouble getting back to sleep. Sometimes it's his snoring that hinders me. It used to annoy me; but I remember back to when he wasn't in as good of shape as he is now and he experienced sleep apnea. I would wake up in the night and agonize over his stopping breathing for several seconds at a time. I was afraid he wouldn't live through the night. Now I see his regular snoring as assurance that he's alright and it's music to my ears, no matter how tired I am. He doesn't know that when I awaken in the night that I put my hand on his back and pray for him. I pray that God will grant him long life and the confidence to handle whatever life throws at him. I also thank God for giving me such a tender teddy bear to love.

I still have no clue about anything special to do for today. Sure, I got him a card. Lately though, I've been thinking that it would be romantic to rent and watch the classic film, "From Here to Eternity" together. Also, at some point in the next day or so I would like to read him a bedtime story. NO, not THAT kind of story! I have a children's book that I enjoyed when I was little and I don't know why I want to read it to him, but I feel compelled to do so.

Aside from praying for him, I hope he knows that I think he's the most precious husband a woman could ever have and that I enjoy just being in his presence. I hope he knows that I believe in him more than he does himself; that nothing compares to his warmth and touch; and that I would be a lost puppy without him. I am, in my opinion, most fortunate among women.

Love Ya,
God Bless!