Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day. That blessed day when men frantically run about looking for the perfect combination of chocolate, flora and mushiness. But for my wife and I February 14th is more, much more. It’s the day we got married! I wouldn’t have picked any other day on which to get married either; my wife and I went on our first date on Valentine’s Day. Today marks 3 years of a wonderful marriage for us.
Some men might think I was crazy for wanting to get married on this day. After all, now it’s not just an anniversary or Valentine’s Day. It’s BOTH. It’s like having a birthday on December 25th. It’s a super-holiday. I don’t think it was a bad move though. Instead of having two important dates to remember (Feb. 14th and your anniversary) I only have one to remember. What’s more, there’s no way on earth I can forget my anniversary; the whole world reminds me weeks in advance that my anniversary is coming up.
Yesterday as I was out shopping for a card, the stores were stuffed with men looking for last minute gifts for Valentine’s Day. But not me, no, I was looking for an anniversary card. Everyone was swarming around the Valentines Day cards while I was able to shop for an anniversary card in complete solitude; beautiful. I’m so glad we got married on Valentine’s Day. Happy anniversary, Bethany!
