Comments on: here’s to love, anyway.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:24:36 +0000

Pop what kinds are cards are you buying?

By: Pop

Pop — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:28:37 +0000

I’m surprised Mom didn’t bring this up in her comment: Time recently pronounced 2000-2010 as the “decade from hell.” Here’s trusting that not only 2010-11 will be a much better year, but will start a much better decade too.

I agree that Valentine’s Day, like Father’s and Mothers’ Day, etc., can stir more anguish than elation in a ton of people–who don’t have significant others, aren’t fathers and mothers, etc. Isn’t it interesting that these “holidays” occur at regular intervals through the year and happen to co-incide with surges of cards and presents that cost, frankly, a lot.

By: Mandy H

Mandy H — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:26:12 +0000

That’s why I love the history of Valentine’s Day so much more than all the pink, red, and flowery crap that goes along with it. Because the fact that Valentine stood up for what he believed is something anybody can get behind – single or coupled, whole or broken-hearted. That’s what I choose to focus on.

But today is still a good day to tell you and all the other people that I love that I love them. So I love you. And yes, here’s to next year.

Also, yes, olives definitely beat dark chocolate for the most repulsive food award.

By: Kathie Krakowski

Kathie Krakowski — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:26:06 +0000

There are no words is right…of course there aren’t. There is no Hallmark card for this…and who would want a reminder of it, anyway?! Your own broken heart gives you all the reminding you could ever (not) want. But, as has already been said, so many people love you and care about you and are praying for you. Then, of course, there’s God and His love. And He knows just what to say to make up for the silly, but well-intentioned, things people say. He will make like new all the “broken” holidays and anniversaries. And He will mend your broken heart, too. He is SO good at that. Have a blessed and happy God Loves Jessica Day.

Love,
Kathie

By: John C.

John C. — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:23:45 +0000

No, I think he got it right the first time. It’s better to have choices. LOL.

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:55:07 +0000

Jess..im standing with you and everyone who loves you..and am also believing next year will be much different. love you..

By: J.R.

J.R. — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:50:27 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day Boo. Love YA!

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:35:40 +0000

I hope you have a Feliz Domingo, as Liza would say. Sending you lots and lots of love today!

By: Mom

Mom — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:31:20 +0000

You’re right; this isn’t just weird, it’s tragic. Many people care and they want to reach out and you need that. It would be good if there was a manual for friends of people who have gone through what you’ve gone through. Honestly, I’ve looked. Some people think they know and understand because they’ve gone through some thing of what you’ve gone through, but not all. No, not all and that makes a big difference. No books, no manuals, no guideposts.

Here’s to a God who can bring good out of anything. Here’s a big one, God.

May next Valentine’s Day find you in a beautiful place.

By: Nina

Nina — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:30:52 +0000

Well, I’m just weird enough to want to eat olives, so I’m not sure you can hear anything I have to say…but..if you can, I will add my wishes to the hope that next year for you is much different than this one. Sometimes, when grief takes your breath away, you want the world to just…STOP. But thank God it doesn’t. Blessedly, the days keep ticking away, the world spins on, and time and God do their work and eventually we feel ourselves being put back together.