Ez and I will be spending Valentine's Day in the hospital having his femur pinned. It most definately isn't the way we would prefer to celebrate this special day for sweethearts, but we had to go with the surgeon's schedule. Since we really can't go out to eat anyway (it would require EZ to be sitting for way too long), we planned ahead, bought some things at Harris Teeter on sale, and decided to eat a lovely meal at home...a bit early. Saturday night we broke out the fancy glasses, cloth napkins, lap trays and candlelight, and celebrated; EZ in his recliner and me on the sofa (as side by side as we could get under the circumstances!). We thoroughly enjoyed our menu...especially the dessert. For me, it doesn't get much better than steak and lobster with twice baked potatoes! Everything tasted so delicious and we savored every bite and every moment of being together.
Afterward, we exchanged gifts and watched the movie Life As We Know It, together, by candlelight, in the comfort of our own home.
Sometimes circumstances force us to treasure what we CAN do, rather than what we can't. We certainly enjoyed our evening together here at home. We would both agree our love for one another is deeper and stronger today than it ever has been, in spite of, or maybe because of, the multiple myeloma. Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Enjoy a special celebration with your loved one(s)... wherever that might be.
Looks like it was a wonderful date night! I loved your menu of choice (my mouth was watering looking at your pictures!) and how you both got all dressed up for the occasion! Love you both! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely heart warming post. That was my kind of menu. 62 years ago , Linda, your Dad came home on leave from the Army and surprised me for Valentines's Day, and I said, "Let's get married." Twelve days later, we were man and wife. We were only 18 and 19 years old, but we had 60 great years together. God has blessed you and Ernie with a wonderful marriage and it is my prayer that he will continue to bless you with many more Valentine Days to share like this one.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
There is no way you could have gotten a more lovely and romantic dinner anywhere else! How beautiful, delicious looking, and special! Happy Valentine's Day you two!
ReplyDeleteGood luck today with the surgery!! Happy Valentines Day to a sweet and lovely couple.
ReplyDeleteYour Valentines Day celebration looked PERFECT! Love you both!!
ReplyDeletewow what a fun date! I thought life as we know it was a pretty funny movie! I'm so glad you guys had such a great valentines date!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Valentine's Day together. One to cherish and remember. Your last paragraph really hits it right on the head - enjoy what we have, when we have it, wherever that may be. Thinking of you with your upcoming hospital stay.
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