I love cards and I think it all stems from my early days in school. I love sending my friends cards, whether it be virtually or in snail mail. I love flowers too. Especially roses. I think this comes from seeing the love my father had for my mother. He always bought her roses on special days. He even would buy them on Fridays just to say "I love you sweetheart." That is what he always called her. His Sweetheart. And she called him Honey. My mom and dad were true soul mates. They experienced such a love as I pray to have someday.

Their love grew with each year and even through their hardships. They supported one another and were always there for each other. Things that break many families apart seemed to only bring them closer if that was possible. This is the second Valentines day without my father and I know my mom must be suffering inside but is not letting us see it. Last year we bought her a dozen roses as if daddy were still here. But it wasn't the same. The other day she said, "well if your dad was here I would get my roses...but since he is not I don't want any." So I bought her a pretty little basket with spring flowers. Hoping it would brighten her day as if spring was upon us.

I used to love Valentines Day. Daddy would come into the house with a BIG smile on his face and both hands behind his back. He would call Aimee and I into the room and would present us both with six pretty pink roses. He would tell us "these are for my two little ladies." He then would look at mom and tell her he was so excited to be getting us our roses that he completely forget about hers. He would tell her she didn't need roses to let her know how much he loved her. And she would smile and say "I know honey..I don't need roses to tell me how much you love me." He would wink at Aimee and I and then go outside and bring in the most beautiful bouquet of red roses he could find. He would smile and say "Sweetheart you know I would NEVER forget you. You are my HEART."

He also would buy us three candy and mom usually got some piece of fine jewelry. My dad had the best taste in jewelry. I remember one Valentines Day he bought mom a pretty little gold ring. It was a simple gold band but from it dangled a little lock shaped like a heart and a key. He told her she held his heart forever. Then the next Christmas, he bought her a gorgeous leg bracelet. A thick gold chain with a heart shaped lock and the infamous key to his heart. She never takes this off. I think it keeps her close with the love of her life, my dad.

I miss my father everyday of my life. And I thank God for letting me know such a wonderful man. God gave me such a special gift when he gave me my parents. With all that has happened to me in the past 18 months I sometimes get a little down or depressed. I have many friends who help me through these hard times and I wish to thank them all for their love and support.

Today I just sat and reflected on past Valentines days and I miss those wonderful times, but as I was thinking I realized I have had much in my life. I have had much love from the best parents anyone could ever want. And as I was sending a card today, I came across this wonderful midi. I have inserted it in my reflection. It seems so right for me today, as I now realize I have lived in a WONDERFUL WORLD. I have wonderful friends who have called me and sent cards and flowers. I feel very special today. Thank you. :)

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