Happy Valentine’s Day – Here’s to Love!
February 14, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Affirmations of Life
Last week I posted some tips on how to handle your grief on Valentines Day, so I hope that you are facing today with some strength, a dose of courage and of course knowing that a hug from me is on its way 
I was thinking how I could cope with Valentines Day and decided I would face it positively so here are my 10 “grieving” love thoughts
- I love the fact we were together
- I love the person you helped me become
- I love the way I wear your jumper today and know you are still around me
- I love the fact that I got to feel real love
- I love the fact that we faced the world together, no matter what life threw at us we coped – we even laughed
- I love the way people speak about you, even now. You still touch peoples lives.
- I love the fact that I can help keep your legacy alive, you may not be here but your legacy of compassion and giving carries on.
- I love the fact that I can still hear your laugh, that laugh that was so infectious and even now makes me smile
- I love the fact that we worked through our problems, that we were not perfect, that we never gave up our love. By working through our personal feelings we became stronger.
- I love the fact that I can still feel your love deep in my heart…….I love you too
I don’t want today to be about loss, I want it to be about love……..because in love you can usually find an answer….
Anna, you summed it up beautifully. Thank you for that.
Yesterday was my first Valentine’s Day without Rick. I got through it with the help of my family. Each of these milestones makes me stronger and I am hopeful for the future. I am trying to get more exercise and I believe that helps too. I just came back from a long walk with my Jack Russell terrier. I always feel better when I get out and walk. Somehow walking gives me a better outlook on life.
For those of you who are feeling down today, I hope you will find something that brings you some peace and hope for a new beginning. I promise you that there is hope and strength with every new day.
Leslie, I always look forward to your comments. I wish you had a blog! You’re an inspiration in the way that you treat your recovering heart with such kindness and tenderness.
Hugs,
Mary
Leslie and Mary – I so echo Mary’s comments. On those days when it all feels too much it seems that the comments seem to be so uplifting. Leslie you seem to cope so well, I am in awe at times. I can honestly say with both of you that I have tapped into your energy on more than one occasion….and am truly grateful for such “positivity”