Can I just be honest and say that Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday of the year? I don’t mean to be a love humbug. I mean, I love love and all. I just don’t like using it to celebrate Kris. And, he is not allowed to buy me a Valentine’s Day gift. I know this makes me odd. And, I’m okay with that. I’m sure Kris is, too. Not to worry about my littles. We certainly lavish on them on this day of “Be My Valentine.”
So, instead of making the day about recognizing how much I love Kris, I pick a person really needing to feel some love to bless. I started this tradition two years ago. It’s kind of given me a reason to look forward to the holiday.
However, yesterday ended up being one of my favorite days of the year. No expensive gifts. No over-priced roses. But, a string of texts, notes, and unexpected surprises made me so thankful for the relationships in my life. Several members of Eagles Way Church surprised the staff with the most heartfelt, delicious lunch at the office. Kris surprised me….and I do mean surprised me, by cleaning the house before he took off into the wild blue yonder. An unexpected text from a friend simply expressing her appreciation broke me. And, then? A surprise knock at my door with none other than my father bringing me my favorite hummus and pita bread.
I spent the rest of the evening playing Pictionary on the Xbox with my big kids and laughing at this littlest kid while he saw himself being videoed.
Why do videos start and stop on the most awkward of facial expressions? Have. Mercy.
Anyway, my heart swelled with an immense gratitude for the people in my life. A gratitude that I get to wake up every morning to the most incredible beings in my home. A gratitude that I get to be Kris Takle’s wife. A gratitude that I get to be a mother. A gratitude that I get to work at the greatest church on the planet. A gratitude that I get to be a pastor.
I am so rich. So rich in relationships. Rich in love. Rich in contentment.
So, perhaps, after days like yesterday, I just might become a fan of Cupid. After all, I am definitely a fan of lunch. And, a clean house. And, sweet messages. And, hummus. And Eagles Way Church.
And, Kris Takle.
And, these little love bugs.
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