Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 13, 2010 | Posted in: Engagement, Families, Weddings
To all you Valentine’s out there, this is a post to talk about being a Valentine. I actually don’t know what that means so I’m making up a definition. You always hear “be my valentine” and I’ve thought of that person as the person receiving. Sure, that can be true (and hopefully is) but the way I’m defining ‘being a Valentine’ is the doing, the loving, and the intentionality. My wife Lindsay and I have made a big effort to be ‘intentional’ with each other…intentional in a way so I make a big effort to act in ways and do things so she feels loved. At the same time, she’s trying to do the same with me. Of course we’re not perfect in these areas but even the effort of trying to do this has made a big difference in our marriage. I feel confident that I love her more today than I did when we got married and even more than a couple of months ago. She’s my Valentine and I’m hers.
I want to share something with you that might sound corny but it has been really cool. Before going to bed each night we take a bit of time to tell the other person something we really loved or appreciated about them that day. Again, might sound corny BUT it’s done something powerful. There are a lot of things we appreciate about our spouses/girlfriends/boyfriends that they might not know we appreciate. Being able to let him or her know that you notice his or her efforts has brought us closer. How can you be a Valentine to someone you love in your life?
So this Valentine’s Day, be a Valentine. Here’s a photo of me and mine with ours.
- Braedon
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This is so darn cute! It was so wonderful shooting the two of you at Jessica’s workshop. Your love for each other was so endearing!
AmyPunky PhotographyGreat post! Everyone should do this “bedtime” thing! Thanks for sharing!!
Tara TempletonI agree with Lacy….*sigh* That is such a lovely post!
MikeLoved reading your post.
You both look really happy! Miss you!
Aunt Kim and Uncle KeithYou guys are amazing and at less than half our ages….so wise!!!
KathyWe’re gonna try and be more like you two and put our thoughts of our immense love for each other into daily words. You’re perfect role models for people of all ages !!!
We’re so proud to be part of your family!
Love, Uncle Keith and Aunt Kim
Ah, I bet you fall asleep with smiles on your faces and in your hearts.
Leah Simmersprecious. I love the happiness that pops out of this image!
Lacy*sigh* this is such a perfect message… Having the heart of a servant… and trying to “out-love” each other… it can only end one way… GREAT!
And I swear…you guys have got to be the cutest family… in. the. world. Seriously. I love yall and I don’t even really *know* yall.. please tell Lindsay she is adorably STUNNING! 