I know I'm supposed to want excitement, surprises, maybe a fancy date. But honestly? I imagine something quieter. Cooking a special meal together in our home. Thanking God for bringing us to each other. Maybe exchanging small, meaningful gifts—nothing extravagant, just something that says "I see you, I know you, I cherish you."

My grandmother told me that my grandfather never bought her roses. Instead, every February 14th, he would write her a letter listing all the ways she made their house a home. She kept every single one, tied with ribbon in a box I found as a child. That's what I want—not performance, but genuine appreciation for the life we're building together. 📝

Valentine's Day should celebrate the commitment, not just the romance. The choosing each other when it's hard, the supporting each other's roles, the building a foundation for our future children. I want to spend that day feeling grateful that God blessed me with a partner who values family, faith, and the traditional bonds that hold everything together. ✨