Valentines day and single hood...

It's Valentines day, and I secretly just want to get a stuffed animal holding a heart that says "I yearn furr you" and some chocolates wrapped in a red bow. From a really cute boy. Just to say that I got a cheesy valentines day gift at least once. From a really cute boy.

 One of my friends today on facebook wrote me "happy singles appreciation day." I guess that phrase was made to make single people on valentines day not feel bitter and depressed. But for whatever reason, when I read this I thought 1) I'm appreciated and 2) I'm still single, and chances are I won't be getting my stuffed animal and over sized heart shaped balloon so I can take a picture of them and post it on my facebook wall. (enter sad face here)

Being single can at times have a toll on a girl. I'll be the first to admit that at times, the season of single hood can be a difficult one. Especially when you attend a Christian University that is filled with attractive guys who love Jesus and think misisons is the coolest thing ever. And carry a bible with them everywhere they go. Oh the struggle and madness!!!  But today, I just want to encourage and lift up all you single girls or guys just wanting to share this day with someone special, or just wanting to receive a box of chocolates like myself--all I want is some chocolate covered strawberries!!!--ANYWAYS, just know that the season of single hood can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times in your life. Personally, its taken me some time, ok a long time, to come to a point where I can honestly, without biting my tongue and twitching at the word "single," say that if the Lord called me to remain single for the rest of my years, I'm all for it. Not to say that my desire for marriage isn't there, of course it is, however, the Lord has captivated my heart in ways I never would have imagined. In ways I wasn't allowing Him to. In ways no guy ever could. I'm so in love.


I encourage you single ladies or fellas to delight yourself in the who God is. I guarantee that when you do, your entire concept of what love is will be turned upside down. There's no other greater place to be than in His presence. :)

Happy Valentines day!
xoxo