Love is in the air--Musings from Valentines Day

This year's February 14 was quite significant I believe, with three of my unmarried sisters in relationships. The years have flown by--from playing paper dolls with my sisters at the dining room table, to accompanying one of them to purchase her wedding gown... Sometimes it doesn't seem real, and yet sometimes I can't imagine life any differently. This year, the 14th of February found my sisters in the following circumstances:

Kristi & Josh:

You would have to search to the ends of the earth and still not find anyone as compatible as Kristi and her Joshua are. From their dreamers mentality, love of Truth and people, to their individual quirks and personalities, they truly are a match made in Heaven. Ever heard the song "1,000 Miles"? Well, if airplanes weren't invented, that song would be true of them. Thankfully they were invented, and the two of them spent their first Valentine’s Day together....all the way in Japan!

Karin & Zachary:

A "Love Comes Softly" story for this sister! This one was a long time in the makings! I love watching the way they tenderly adore each other, how they laugh the hardest at each other’s jokes, and the specific way Zach comforts Karin when she's sobbing after a sad movie. =) Zach is such a faithful person to Karin. He encourages her after she's sure that she failed her piano test, warms her hands up before she performs, and makes sure that she gets enough sleep before working night shift. I can't imagine anyone else for that sister of mine!

Kimi and Luke:

What a pair! It's hard to believe that a couple years ago, Luke wasn't yet a part of our family. Those two simply adore each other. I love the excited look my sister gets on her face when she sees him walking up the sidewalk to our house. I also love the way he lovingly looks down into her eyes and calls her his "little lady" while she impishly refers to him as "Mr." They always find creative ways to enjoy each other’s company--they go to plays, concerts, grange meetings ;), the gym to play racquet ball...... They are always up to try new things, and very much enjoy experiencing life together. And come this September, my darling sister will no longer be a Sebens, but will take on the life and name of her best friend and lover.

Kelsey?? oh yeah, that's me =) In all reality, the buck truly does stop at me for the time being. But this year, Valentine’s Day 2009, I have to admit I was quite tickled pink with Starbucks and candy from my parents, daffodils from my instructor's garden, cherry heads and the love of little kids from a very dear family, and a phone call from a sweet friend. While I do have hopes and dreams about the future, this Valentine’s Day was still one of joy and happiness. And I hope it was the same for all of you as well!