Feeling Loved

I missed a Valentine entry, but nonetheless want to take some time to reflect on some of the recent ways, both big and small, that people display their kindness.

• A stranger volunteered to help me get out of a tight parking spot.
• A teacher sent my name home on a class list for Valentine's Day... which resulted in many smiling children coming to deliver their treats/cards to my room.
• My sister-in-law decided to keep her germs to herself (insert smile here)!
• A friend donned a feather boa with me as well as heart-to-heart conversation.
• My husband told me I looked nice as I got ready to leave for an out of town conference.
• Two strangers stopped me yesterday to tell me how much they liked my hair (now that is a good hair day).
• A co-worker took time to share some of the compliments that families have given me.
• Michael's parents sent Michael and I some hysterical Valentine tattoos.
• Another sister-in-law is bringing chocolate cake and ice cream to share with us!
• A friend who is terribly allergic to cats offered heart felt FB sympathy regarding Chewy's recent passing.
• The school librarian keeps ordering CD's and sharing artists that he think I would like.
• My uncle is patient when Mehandis hangs up the phone during our conversation.
• The students who "work" with my preschoolers always come with a smile on their face and an eagerness to help.
• Many kind words of support and caring have been shared with us as we inch along our waiting list... some messages coming from individuals that I haven't spoken to/seen in over 20 years.
• Lots of leg hugs and knee kisses coming from our little boy - as this is where his hugs and kisses reach.