February 14, 2020 (Friday)
Valentine’s Day, February 14, was originally connected to a pagan celebration of the Romans. Several theories connect the day with historical people named Valentine. The history seems hazy to me, and perhaps the best approach to understanding the special day is to look at how we observe it.
We send notes and cards to sweethearts. But we also send them to class mates, friends and others. We also send flowers and chocolates. And other gifts.
Valentine’s Day gives people permission to express affection for each other. Of course, we need no such permission. People show their love for each other every day.
Before marriage, couples make beautiful promises to each other, and give each other priority. They show little courtesies, and are polite and kind to each other. Courtship takes place, and ultimately the two make the vows of marriage.
After the wedding, people gradually begin taking each other for granted, and slowly but surely drop the niceties and settle down to a life without much romance.
Bad mistake. I repeat: BAD MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People who marry should resolve to keep on thinking of ways to make their partners happy.
A man always craves respect and a woman always wants to be special in the eyes of her husband. Those who try to satisfy these basic needs of their partners can have very happy marriages.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
I LOVE YOU TRULY
Words, Carrie J. Bond
Music, Richard Price
1906
I love you truly, truly dear
Life with its sorrow, life with its tear
Fades into dreams when I feel you are near
For I love you truly, truly dear.
(Ah love, ’tis something to feel your hand
Ah yes, ’tis something by your side to stand
Gone is the sorrow, gone doubt and fear
For you love me truly, truly dear.)
I love you truly, truly dear
Life with its sorrow, life with its tear
Fades into dreams when I feel you are near
For I love you truly, truly dear…