I Heart Valentine's Day!

So, I know some people don't care for Valentine's Day - I guess it depends on where a person is in life.  If you are not in a satisying romantic relationship, I can see where Valentine's Day wouldn't be your favorite. 

But, the fact of the matter is, I am in a satisfying relationship.  And I don't say that to brag, just as a matter of truth.  I try not to take it for granted, because I know all too well that things can change on a dime.  So...just like I strive to be as loving and gentle to my spouse, I refuse to deny it for the sake of others who aren't in my position.  I don't want to flaunt it in their face, but...I cannot just pretend that my husband and I are just friends either. 

Oh dear, I don't know if this makes sense; or sounds much more insensitive than what I actually am. 

Truth be known, my husband and I have not always had the best marriage.  We've had our ups and downs, our times when one of the other of us felt like, "And, just why am I staying with him/her?"  Believe me, we have.  But we have just pushed on through those feelings...it was hard for me, really hard for me at one point to do so. 

I am now some years past that, and I can say that I am so glad I stayed around, that I stuck it out.   So in celebration of Valentine's Day, last night my husband and I made this bouquet of "roses" for my friends. 

And here is a picture of Kirby the cat, well, just because.  He is such a good cat.