My Valentine

This is my Valentine, Clayton Scott Messinger.



Isn't he cute? I like him a lot, if you can't tell.

This is our 5th Valentine's Day. When you are only 21, this feels like almost one fourth of your whole life, because guess what, it IS!

This makes me feel like I've had the same Valentine since I was a child. Probably because 17 years old pretty much counts as a child. Most days, I like to believe that 21 does, too.

But anyways, I like him a lot. He's really good to me. He usually buys me chocolates and flowers every year, and I never get tired of that. He could give me that every day and I would probably never get tired of it.

I think Valentine's Day is a silly sort of holiday, but I must admit, I do enjoy celebrating us, because I think we are something to celebrate. It hasn't always been easy, but the hard parts have made us who we are, and honestly, we're better for it. I love growing up with him.

I can't imagine a better best friend to do life with. I love that we can do that now by jumping into what God has for us in dating right in this moment. I'm thankful for Clayton, because he always points out to me how much we have been given, and then he reminds me of our responsibility with our great gifts- those around us.

Thank you family and friends, and Happy Valentines Day. We both love you SO much and are forever indebted to you for your love, support, friendship, and wisdom. I wouldn't get to celebrate 5 Valentines with my man today if it wasn't for each important role you all have played in our lives both individually and as a couple.

To many more Valentine's Days ahead!