It was love at first sight when Pepper and I met at a Dallas area rescue shelter. — Photo by Pat Bean
Love is a Multiple Splendid Thing
I married the wrong man because I felt no one else would ever love me – and oh how I had ached to be loved.
Keri and Kaiden, granddaughter and grandson, and just two of the many loves in my life. — Photo by Pat Bean
Thankfully I discovered that love isn’t confined to couple relationships. When, at 38, I was finally willing to spend the rest of my life alone and without the love of one man, I discovered its magic was all around me. My children, my friends, the love I had for Mother Nature and for learning, the virtual love of caring people all around the world, and even love for myself.
While not as heady as that of a man for a woman, I learned that these people and things were still love – and less fickle and quite wonderful. While I never found my perfect soul mate, and believe me I searched, I did come to realize I had plenty of love in my life. And this is why I celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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love the pix and the blog too we have had this conversation i remember thinking of you this am… your room is on my mind
Thanks. Hope you had a relaxing day.
Thanks, Pat. Yours is the best kind of Valentine’s message, and one we don’t hear very often.
Thanks Kathy. I hope you had a good valentine’s day. I think love is all around us if we just accept it, and give it back.
And a happy Valentine’s to you, too,
Pit
Thanks Pit. It was a beautiful, peaceful day here in Tucson. Hope it was where you are, too.
Yes, Pat. I agree. There are many forms of love that are very satisfying besides a one-on-one relationship with a man (or another woman).
Thanks for commenting Maadeb