Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wordy Wednesday - My Valentine

My Valentine Wrote This:

As we grow, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will. 
You'll have your heart broken and you'll break others' hearts. 
You'll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them, and you'll cry because time is flying by. 
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, forgive freely, and love like you've never been hurt.  Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you, and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, be a flirt, & smile until your face hurts. 
Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love again, & most of all, live in the moment because every second you spend angry or upset is a second you can never get back.

Carol - You do matter, you are a brave, beautiful, out going, wild spirited woman! 
You are a wonderful mother and a dedicated friend.
I'm glad to have you as one of my dearest friends!
Hope my jar of happiness lifts your spirits!
Love,
The one and only Miss V


**and my eyes welled with tears.  I am loved.  I know this.**
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The jar contains daily affirmations and they smell good too!  Sayings like:
"Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines"
"Optimists are nostalgic about the future"
"Put all your excuses aside and remember this:  YOU are capable of anything"
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Then I spent a part of my day with 18 kindergartners.  Their energy and enthusiasm is contagious.  I smiled from ear to ear...how can you not be happy when you are around kids? (that horse head is part of Cam's homemade Valentines day box - it is a horse of course)

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Then, I picked up my little Lovie from school and we sang all the way home.

Life is Good.  I feel blessed.

11 comments:

Moments and Impressions said...

More truer words couldn't have been written to you. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Casey Martinez said...

awww the words in that card were so uplifting and so perfect. What a wonderful and thoughtful friend. I like that daily inspiration jar idea! Momma you deserve that SO much and I am so thankful that God knew just what to give you yesterday. Your daughters are so stinking cute..the youngest still reminds me of mine:). Happy Valentine's day to you!! LOVE!

Liz said...

The horse VDay box turned out great!! What an awesome Mama to help put that together ... so special :) That was really sweet what V wrote to you ... and I love that jar, what a great time to remember how amazing YOU are! :)

Unknown said...

What a beautiful Valentine! So glad to read your words here. They sound happy and hopeful.

Jennifer said...

That was probably the most perfect Valentine for you!! You are AMAZING and are blessed to have such amazing friends and 2 special little girls!!

Nessa @{Casa Braaflat} said...

sounds like a perfectly lovely valentines day!

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

What a sweet Valentine! You are loved!

Mama Hen said...

That is beautiful my friend! I hear strength in your voice and you look beautiful! I pray you are well. You know Little Chick would love that Valentine's Day horsey! have a good night!

Mama Hen

Unknown said...

Thanks for stopping by. Great seeing you on my site :-)

Sassy said...

For some reason you weren't showing up in my reader. :( What a great friend to have in your life Carol! One who knows you and loves you so well. I am glad to see your girls are as happy, healthy and beautiful as ever. :) You are truly blessed. Hope you are doing well. We need to talk and catch up!

Love you!

PS Your photos get more beautiful every single time I visit your blog! You are amazing my friend! :)

Casey Martinez said...

Thinking of you tonight:). Praying that you are doing well and getting stronger everyday! xo