Love showed up

Published on by Nancy

Yesterday while cleaning out a closet, I came across some dried roses hanging from a rod.  They were the last roses Bob had given me before he passed away. I took them out and put them on a table.  I continued cleaning out the closet to gather items to either donate or throw away.  There was a manilla envelope sitting on one of the shelves.  I opened it and found some vintage valentine cards that Bob and I had purchased through the years at antique shops. I placed 2 of them next to the roses.  

Later in the day, I went into a filing cabinet to look through some papers that I could possibly start shredding. Behind a stack of papers I found the letters Bob had written to me while he was in the military and overseas.  I took them out and placed them near the roses and valentine cards.  

My last Valentine’s day with Bob was February, 2022. We didn’t do anything special.  We just talked and reminisced about our life together and I made us a special meal. 

Today, on Valentine’s Day, I’m doing the same thing…reminiscing, remembering, being thankful for the years that I had with Bob and showing love to those that I still have in my life.  

Over the past week, I’ve made plans to get some painting done in my home, I’m tackling projects that Bob and I talked about doing together and I sense his smile and can hear his words in my heart too, “I’m proud of you, Nancy.  You can do this!”  

My son, Michael, brought me a bouquet of flowers today for Valentine’s Day. 

 

A few days ago two of my friends brought over a beautiful Valentine’s Day card and some homemade cookies.  

Love came to me this Valentine’s Day. It showed up in unexpected and different ways and through different people.  

I still feel Bob’s love.  I feel the love of family and friends.  I feel God’s love.

I am blessed. 

36 thoughts on “Love showed up”

  2. What a beautiful way to honor Bob and your life together. I love this so much and I love you, my dear friend❤️❤️

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  3. What wonderful surprises all around for your Valentine’s Day! I’ve one more for you that I’m reluctant to share but promised I would. Last night, as I lay in bed unable to sleep, I remembered your frosted heart and realized then that it was your husband letting you know that he is close to you and loves you dearly ❤

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  5. What a beautiful post about your very special love and all the love you still receive.

    Blessings dear friend. Happy Valentines Day. 💖

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  9. Such a beautiful post, so full of love in every line. Love is an eternal flame and it does live on forever and ever. It can never be taken from us because it lives within our very hearts. Wish you blessings in all your endeavors…

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  11. I know how hard it is on these holidays without your love, but you are processing your grief in a healthy way as you share your emotions here with us. He would be proud of you. 

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  17. What a beautiful post about your very special love and all the love you still receive.

    Blessings dear friend. Happy Valentines Day. 💖

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