Toward the end of his life the message changed to a simple, daily I love you. For Valentine, love was more than the mushy gushy stuff we think of today. It was above sentimental feelings or infatuation. It was deeper than sexual attraction or physical desire. It was a love tough enough to survive the rugged times of life.
Love is more than a feeling that comes and goes.
It is not based on circumstance, climate, clothes, character or come-ons. It is a commitment that carries a price tag. It demands action. It means caring for a person even if they are in a bitter angry mood. It means putting the other person s needs, desires and wishes before yours.