Valentine's Day 2012 Reflections

Just a few miscellaneous reflections on our Valentine's Day 2012:

• Spent the afternoon before Valentine's (Monday) at a pediatric cardiologist's having all three children's hearts checked out, to see if they have any issues similar to their dads. At least physically, the tests showed they all have good strong hearts! Thank You, Lord and may it be even moreso spiritually as they grow!
• Spent the afternoon after Valentine's (Wednesday) as part of a panel discussion with professor Al Mertes' Marriage & Family Life class at Prairie Bible College.
• Purchased a card and a small gift for my wife at The Bargain Shop and then took it home for the children (and I) to sign and give to their amazing mommy! Sarah purchased a chocolate letter for each person in the family (except for Anna) and it was our "dessert" after supper - a love letter!
• Appreciated R.C. Sproul's blog article on "Brave Valentine's Men," mainly because I get so annoyed at guys who go all out and spend big bucks on birthdays, anniversarys, or Valentine's - and kinda make the rest of us look like thoughtless cheapskates (which I admit I am, the cheapskate part!) - when they should just do the little stuff that matters everyday.