Reflections on Valentines Day
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
I have to begin with wishing all you encouraging folks who read this blog, who like and comment: a very Happy Valentines! You all are my valentine for your incredibly supportive role in my writing journey. I know I continue to post only because of the amazing community here.
But what about my Valentines Day in real life?
Truth is , for the past seven years, my February 14th has been one of extreme love and laughter. Those who know I have been married for 8+ years might wonder at that!
Well, we brought home our angel, known on this blog as T exactly seven years ago.
The reason why this day is dear to my heart is because our little bundle of joy, (now our firstborn), had then been in the NICU for eight days, before that fateful day. As you can imagine, it was a horrible experience emotionally for brand new parents. (I have learnt now that there are far worse things but when you are in the midst of an unpleasant experience, you rarely realize that! And for the record, Nice as the staff and facilities were, I would still not wish for anyone to through the NICU experience !)
Back to more cheerful thoughts, when we came home on Valentine’s Day, it seemed like the perfect setting to start our brand new journey of parenthood. The weather was gorgeous – considering February in Chicago; it was like a gift from the Gods indeed. Exactly like the wrapped bundle stretching in our car seat and blooming in our hearts.
Over the years I have heard plenty of comments about how Valentines is no longer about the couple once you become parents. That you barely get time.
It’s true!
I myself stayed up late last night to complete the darling daughter’s Valentine favor bags.
However, I have found Valentines to be special simply because of dearest T. (We have another cutie daughter now; Hurrah! But, you get the gist)
What can be more special than watching your love walking around, talking (or gurgling) excitedly nineteen to the dozen, a breathing reminder of love!
And so, every day this year; all I can think of is that life changing day seven years ago! Of how the husband and I sighed with relief and my mum and I burst into tears on finally arriving home with our own perfect little bundle. And then I send a silent prayer of thanks for how blessed I am. And realize my Valentine’s Day is indeed special now and forever!
Happy Valentines Day!
