Happy, happy, happy Valentine’s Day

These were my valentines this year. My first person is Micah, my son, who was born on Feb. 22. I went to Washington Hospital Center thinking he was coming on Valentine’s Day, but he didn’t. He came on Feb. 22. He is my funny Valentine’s gift because I hoped I’d have my son on Valentine’s Day.

He is all grown up. He’s 23 years old. I saw him graduate from college, and he is a very kind young man. He’s been through a lot, like having me for a mom isn’t easy at all. He is strong and has given me a lot of courage and told me never to give up. And I can’t give up now, not just for myself but for my boys.

I love you, my funny valentine, Micah. When he asked as a joke what he would get for Valentine’s Day, I would laugh. I love you so much.

My second person is Mr. King. We’ve been together for going on five years now. When I met him, I wasn’t ready for a man to come into my life. But God sent him from heaven. I was hurting at the time, and from being hurt, it was hard to accept people who came with love. He told me I would be ok, and he has been with me every step of the way. He was there through all the stuff I went through with my children. They are my two Valentine’s Day gifts.