Valentine's Day

Even though we were married in August of 1999 Valentine's is an anniversary of sorts. Twelve years ago today I said yes to becoming Mrs. Philip Addler. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this adventure would lead me to the destination I am at today. Although the journey is far from over, I believe that the ride has been well worth the bumps in the road.

Today, we are going to meet up with most of the other cardiac families in the area to have a fun afternoon doing a Valentine project with the kids. They will get to paint and make a mess and laugh and giggle and smile. These events were rare some days in out cardiac journey. However, today laughing, giggling and smiling are every day, multiple times a day events that I don't want to miss even one of them.

Just for fun Phil ran up to get yummy doughnuts to splurge on. Madelynn alone ate 5 doughnut holes. However, just as we were finishing pumping ourselves full of a sugar rush, Phil got a call. A voice that makes me cringe every time I hear it on the radio. Some one has a leak and Phil has to go stop it. A service call.

So as he leaves he gives me and the kids a kiss, wishes us a Happy Valentines Day and says leave me the directions to the event......If I can I will meet you there. I could be angry about the whole thing...................BUT.....................I knew this could happen when he agreed to be on call, he is making extra money since it is on the weekend........and what if I was the family that has the water all over in their house. I would want someone there right away regardless of the day.

So I will hope that he will be able to fix the leak quickly and be home before we have to leave for the event. But if he doesn't then I will make the journey myself with the three kids and pray for patience and grace, and lots of smiles that we will be able to enjoy ourselves anyway.

We hope everyone has a day filled with whatever it is that makes your heart flutter so that you too can enjoy Valentine's Day.

TTFN~

P.S. Go Newman and Lil' E the 500 ought to be fun too.............