Tonight I had a harsh reality of how good my life really is. I'm not gonna lie, I have definitely had the typical single girl struggle of feeling alone and unloved as I sat alone in my room on Valentines Day. I was beginning to let myself fall into having a pity party for myself and feeling like my life was awful.
But then I had a reality check. I found out tonight that a family friend was in a serious car accident today. He had to have surgery to stop a brain bleed and is still in a coma. They do not know if he has brain damage or not. It has really hit me hard. I grew up with his family and have known them my whole life. They have always been one of my second families. I guess this is one of those things that you always see other people post about, but never expect it to happen to someone you know.
I quickly realized that while I was sitting here sad because I didn't have a special evening planned for Valentines Day, his family is sitting in the hospital wondering if they will ever get to talk to their loved one again. He is a husband, a father of 4 little kids, a brother, a son, an uncle, and so much more to so many people.
It was a quick reminder that Valentines Day is just another day. Yes it is an amazing holiday where we are reminded to say I love you to those who mean the most to us. However, we put so much pressure on it being a perfect day and wanting people to do so much for us. Meanwhile, there are some people who their only wish is to know that their loved one is going to be ok. It was a reminder that we need to say I love you everyday. Because you never know what the future holds and how many more I love yous that you have left.
Happy Valentines Day everyone. Don't forget to tell the people around you that you love them, not just today... but every day. And remember that it isn't about how much they planned or how much they did for you, but the fact that you get to spend another day with that person and remember how much you mean to each other.
<3, Anne Girl
P.S. Please be praying for my friend and his family as they go through this difficult time. We are praying and believing for full healing for him. Also be praying that his family will have peace as they wait for answers.
But then I had a reality check. I found out tonight that a family friend was in a serious car accident today. He had to have surgery to stop a brain bleed and is still in a coma. They do not know if he has brain damage or not. It has really hit me hard. I grew up with his family and have known them my whole life. They have always been one of my second families. I guess this is one of those things that you always see other people post about, but never expect it to happen to someone you know.
I quickly realized that while I was sitting here sad because I didn't have a special evening planned for Valentines Day, his family is sitting in the hospital wondering if they will ever get to talk to their loved one again. He is a husband, a father of 4 little kids, a brother, a son, an uncle, and so much more to so many people.
It was a quick reminder that Valentines Day is just another day. Yes it is an amazing holiday where we are reminded to say I love you to those who mean the most to us. However, we put so much pressure on it being a perfect day and wanting people to do so much for us. Meanwhile, there are some people who their only wish is to know that their loved one is going to be ok. It was a reminder that we need to say I love you everyday. Because you never know what the future holds and how many more I love yous that you have left.
Happy Valentines Day everyone. Don't forget to tell the people around you that you love them, not just today... but every day. And remember that it isn't about how much they planned or how much they did for you, but the fact that you get to spend another day with that person and remember how much you mean to each other.
<3, Anne Girl
P.S. Please be praying for my friend and his family as they go through this difficult time. We are praying and believing for full healing for him. Also be praying that his family will have peace as they wait for answers.
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