My 2 Cents

So, everyone's been writing about Valentine's Day today. Some are happy to celebrate their romatic love. Some are reminding themselves and others of God's greatest love. Some are bemoaning the reminder of their singleness. I thought I'd go ahead and throw my two cents in for the day. I don't honestly care one way or the other about Valentine's Day. I mean, I don't dread it, but neither do I look forward to it. I get a kick out of sending silly messages to my friends, and it never hurts to have a little extra chocolate around, but that's about the extent of it for me. Here's my secret.

I like being single.

There, I said it. I mean, some days, I get lonely, come home and want to talk about my day, cook for someone, wish for a shoulder to cry on, and I do hope for the opportunity to raise children one day -- sure. What single adult woman doesn't? But, on the whole, I enjoy my life and my freedom. Mostly, I think I can say that confidently because of what I wrote a few days ago ... God is good ALL the time. God's not just good to those of you who married your sweetheart right after college, got a job, bought a home, and started a family. He's good to those of us who struggled through grad school, lived in dumpy little apartments, and still drive beat up cars. He didn't put my life on hold to help you get started with yours. He's been writing my story right along with yours ... it might be a different genre, but it's still His work. So, for those of you who've cautiously wished me a half-hearted "Happy Valentine's Day" -- thank you. Thank you for thinking of me and for wanting me to know that I am loved. But, please don't pity me. I'm living a great adventure, and I am not disappointed. (see Romans 10:11)