Happy Valentines Day 2012

Well, it has happened. We received a certified letter telling Martin that he is on administrative leave until after the contested hearing, which won't be until at least the end of February. His is on leave with pay, so for now, we are okay, and who knows? He may still have a job after all of this. He came home and kissed me and took me out to dinner, which wasn't really dinner since we shared french fries, (neither of us was hungry) and we played cards.

We have been playing cards since our honeymoon. We stayed in a cabin in the woods with no TV or radio, and since both of us were virgins, we were too nervous to rush into anything. Instead, to break the ice, Martin pulled out a deck of cards and we began to play Gin. Ever since then, our date nights have often been french fries and Gin, (cards) and we go to the local burger place, get a booth and play as long as we like.

Tonight, we had much to talk about, but mostly how we have always made it, ever since we first married and had only a tiny wedding ring between us. There was a time, walking through the little town we were stationed in, window shopping, and I saw a butcher shop with German sausage hanging in the window. How I wanted one of those rings of sausage, but it was 2.00 a pound, and that was out of consideration. Martin told me that one day, I could have all the German sausage rings I wanted, and he sealed his promise with a kiss. The day did come when German sausage was no big deal to buy, but sadly, I found that I didn't even like it! even last time he lost his job 20 years ago, when we had 5 little kids, a mortgage, and everything else to worry about. We are certainly in better shape now, and since Heavenly Father warned me almost 2 years ago to prepare for a life changing event, I was obedient and did all I could to get ready for something, but didn't know what. I am so thankful for all our affluence, maybe not lots of money. but everything else. Martin and I know that we will thrive, and even prosper, and this is another time in our lives to step through a new door to a new experience.

I think that Valentines Day is a good day to receive notice of termination. It is a day of love, and only love will help us get through the future without being angry, instead we will be able to recognize how we can help each other when needed. I remember when Little Otto died, I told Heavenly Father that I would live in a ditch if I could only have him back- I learned way back then, that material things mean nothing without the life of your loved ones. I am surrounded with luxury, a lovely home with no mortgage, lovely and plentiful furniture, a huge food storage, appliances that make life so easy for me, my eternal sweetheart, my family and my friends and loved ones. I will continue to share my bounty, and will continue to received blessings for obedience to Heavenly Father's commandments. There is no time for sadness, because I have so much joy to see to. Happy Valentines to me!