Valentine’s Day is here and my thoughts have been with those who
are single and seeking love as well as those 
who have recently broken up or divorced a spouse they believed they would spend the rest of their lives with.
who have recently broken up or divorced a spouse they believed they would spend the rest of their lives with. It is probably no secret that many of these people may find it difficult to embrace the air of love that is associated with this season when they have no one to share Valentine’s Day with. While surrounded by others who seem to
be blissfully in love and happy, many will have likely struggled with the days leading up to February 14th with tears in their eyes and a possible broken heart.
This year, unlike many others in the past, I count myself among those who are alone on Valentine’s Day. This year, I am recently divorced after being married for fourteen years, and as the day approaches I am overwhelmed as I recollect on my wedding day, and a time when I never had to think about what I was going to do or who I would do it with on a day like this. This year I join a group of people that I thought I would never be a part of again.
Many of you who are reading this may be preparing to spend the evening on a romantic date or evening with your sweetie. While you enjoy your time, I also encourage you to remember and reach out and express concern and love for our friends and loved ones who may feel like outcasts amongst a sea of others enjoying romance. Many people h
ave spent several years praying for love that seems out of reach or are nursing wounds from heartbreak and rejection. If you know someone that you love in this situation consider sending a loving text or phone call, or even send flowers to brighten their day!
Also remember that Valentine’s Day is bigger than romantic love, as it encompasses the love between friends, family members and others who pour into us every day. This year I will focus my energies on my daughter and being sure she knows she’s loved. We will go out to dinner, catch a movie, do a little shopping and she will get candy and flowers. She is very important to me and I love her with all that I am so I will express that in our time together making sure she knows just how special she is.
If you are among those who do not have a Valentine today, I want to encourage you as well. While it may seem tempting to sit at home weeping in isolation, you can do something new! Consider going out with some other single women, join a meet up group, or enjoy time out by yourself doing something you love. Better yet, spend time with a group of people you can share your love with such as seniors, orphans, domestic violence families or homeless. Whatever you choose to do, make sure that you do it because of love!
From my Heart to Yours,
Coach Lolita
From my Heart to Yours,
Coach Lolita
After You’ve Done All You Can………….