I had a sudden urge today to make Valentine's cards.
I remember when I was little, I would make them a lot. Red paper, white paper, pink paper, and those little lace hearts would get glued together by my little hands. I remember the joy I found in writing a tender message inside for my mom or dad. "I love you!," "Happy Valentine's Day!," "You are great!"
Each card I made would be different. Some of them had layers of different sized hearts, some were a heart folded in half, and some had pink and red designs all over them.
When the card was finally finished, I would sit back and admire it. I could hardly wait to give it to its recipient.
Then I handed a beautiful, colorful, lacy, little card over to my mom or dad. With childish innocence and a smile on my face, I watched as the card was read and I waited for appreciation in the form of a hug.
This Valentine's Day, I challenge you to take the time to let people know you appreciate them. Try and find the same joy in pleasing someone you love that a child would.
Maybe you'll even make a Valentine's Day card for them. Maybe add some ribbons, lace, or colored paper... plus more.
