La Dolce Vita

• Friday, February 15, 2008 - Valentine's Day

Since 2001, Valentine's Day week or weekend has fallen right in the middle of High School Winter Camp. When one is married to the student ministries pastor, that means there are minimal plans made to celebrate Valentine's Day. Lest you think my dh never did sweet things for me on Valentine's Day, let me share with you that he conspired to smuggle bouquets of flowers and tender cards to give to me...sometimes in the middle of camp. I always loved his thoughtfulness, and never minded being at camp on such a romantic holiday....we were so romantic, we didn't need a holiday (and still don't, for that matter!). Now that dh is no longer in student ministries, we are free to celebrate Valentine's Day in a more elaborate fashion, should we want to. This year, sweet dh surprised me with a one night getaway to a bed-and-breakfast. He arranged for my mom to stay with the kids, and even arranged a ride for our daughter to get to youth group. This little mini-getaway was delightful. It was relaxing and reconnecting. It was delightful to have uninterrupted conversation, uninterrupted meals, and (best of all!) uninterrupted sleep! I am so grateful to have a husband that prioritizes time for us together, whether it is a getaway like above, or a regular date night, or even time together in the family room in the evening.

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