As many single people know, holidays can be hard, especially Valentines Day! While I was feeling alone and sad, my children desperately wanted to 'celebrate'. The first Valentines Day after Phillip died, I don't even remember what, if anything, we did. But the second, 2008, I was determined not to allow my heartache to cause me to miss life anymore. John 10:10b was brought to mind "I have come that they may have life, and they they may have it more abundantly."
This had actually been a decision I had made right before Christmas 2007. I felt God speaking to me and reminding me that He had plans for my life and that part of those plans were for me to actually enjoy life!! Whether I would remain single or remarry, He wanted me to trust Him and to enjoy where He had me at the time and those around me, mainly my children!
So, as Valentine's Day drew near, I decided to love on my children! I planned out a fun party; heart shaped pizza from Papa Murpheys, candy, cake, balloons, decorations and of course Valentines! We had a blast and The Pink Party was born!
The Lord blessed me with a wonderful man to spend the remainder of my life with later that same year and still Our Pink Party is our tradition. Even last year when we were at our other house trying to prepare it for renters and without our decorations, we improvised and still had our pink party!
This year, as we prepare for our Pink Party, I am thankful for the blessings the Lord has given me. I have been reflecting on His unfailing Love! And I am fervently praying for others who are heartbroken and hurting, that they may be comforted by Him and rest in His love.
