Dia de San Valentin

Happy Valentine's Day!

Usually I just blog about what's going on in my life...today, here's a little reflection on what's in my mind and heart.

I think in Spanish we have the right idea...there are three words for our one in English..."love". Amar, querer and encantar. I love my students differently than I love my family; I love chocolate differently than how I will love my future husband. I love the beach differently than how I love my best friend. Yes, I love them ALL - but in Spanish the word is more specific to how I love them. We don't have to clarify. But, even though in English we just have one word to describe how much or in what way we love something, it's still a pretty sweet word and feeling :).

In the Bible, especially in the New Testament - love is defined as the culture of the era. I've been reflecting on that today...especially living here in a totally different culture. Is love the culture of my home? Is love the culture of my classroom? Is love the culture of my life?

Yeah, Valentine's Day is a little cheesy...but if it lets you eat a little more chocolate, spend a little more time with the ones you love, or reminds you of the love in your life, then thanks Mr. St. Valentine.

P.S. My best friend that I love sooo much is coming in 6 days!!! Renee, Andy and Fonz will be here the 20th and I'm so dang excited :)!