What's Wrong With Saying I Love You?

    I love Valentine's Day- I love it.  Everything. About. It.  A day to remember our love for others, a solid day to uplift everyone around us.  Its inspiring!  I only wish it could be on a weekday instead of a weekend this year.
    I came across this Valentine card from a fellow writer, Steph Campbell, a very funny and talented lady!  Let me begin by saying this is in no way a slam on her.  This picture is of a card she found for her husband.  I thought it was so funny, I wanted to get one for my husband as well.  Most of us get the joke and abide the sarcasm and even pass it along.

What's wrong with saying
I love you?

    With the help of a few students, I made 128 Valentine's Day cards, all personalized, all with heartfelt comments for my students. Now I may not have romantic feelings for these kids, but I do have feelings all the same.  I spend eight hours a day with them and unlike many people can see their beauty and the unrealized potential they have in store.  I think that Valentine's Day, although it is not technically a holiday is a great day to model some good behavior- sincerity!!!
   I will be practicing a little less sarcasm and a little more sincerity not just with my students, but with my husband, kids, loved ones and friends.  I love to hear the words, I love you, and know that the person saying them is deeply serious.  Being loved is the best feeling hands down, and I am thankful to know I am loved.  I will be using this Valentine's Day to remind myself to be thankful for my loved ones and share Christ's love with everyone!