Way back when we first got together, I bought my new boyfriend a "bouquet"of a dozen foil heart-shaped balloons for Valentine's Day. Our relationship was still new, money wasn't always abundant in my account, but I needed a simple way to say, "I love you."
Eight years later, it's the one thing he expects, the one thing he looks forward to every Valentine's Day.What makes them so special is that after the holiday, we untie them, cut the ribbon strings and let them loose in the house. Foil balloons last a long time. The air currents from the fans or heater or a/c allow them to explore, and as they slowly lose their helium, they make their way upstairs, downstairs and places you wouldn't imagine. It's not uncommon to open the coat closet in June and find a heart waiting to greet you or one hovering in your office chair.
Eventually, around August, we collect the foil corpses and put them in the trash, but for those six months, every time we see a heart, it's a reminder of the love we have for each other every single day. Isn't that what Valentine's is really about? It's one day to highlight the love you express for each other every single day of the year.
Happy Valentine's Day my love! I'm thankful for you and the love we have every day, no matter what.
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