Don't Forget To Remember Everyone This Valentine's Day

We will be celebrating a holiday this week -- Valentine’s Day. The usual purchases will be made -- candy, flowers, jewelry. But have you thought about a different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

It could be so much fun to surprise someone with an unexpected gift. I’m sure we all know of people who are living alone. Granted there are some who have family or close friends who will celebrate the day with them. But what about the ones who have no family around or who are hospitalized or in the nursing home?

Even a single rose or small bouquet will lift a lady’s spirits.

There are so many gifts that can make the day so much better for a person. A cup with a really nice verse on it or a humorous comment, homemade treats, a book, a bed jacket for the ladies, a simple greeting card, or, if you know the person and the kind of books they like, offer to read a book out loud to them. Perhaps telling a person you will write a letter for them would cheer them up. You could then give the gift of your time just by visiting with them.

Whatever you choose to do can bring a person joy and lift their spirits. Showing kindness to another not only makes them feel better but you, too.