A Valentine From the Heart

Have you made plans for Valentine Day?

Valentine Day is a day we celebrate love. What better gift to give than one from the heart.

There are many people who do have anyone to spend time with on this special day and need someone to bring a smile to their face. Some people may be homeless. Others may be ill. You can make their day special by giving a gift from your heart.

If there is a senior citizens home or convalescent hospital near you, you can buy a package of the fun Valentine Day cards that kids usually take to school, put them in the envelopes and pass them out. If you are creative and have the time, you can make special valentines.

You can do the same for children who are in the hospital. Visit the pediatric ward at your local hospital. Pass out valentine cards to the children. You can also take a book and read a story to one or more of the children.

Another gift from the heart is to volunteer at your local homeless shelter and help them during the dinner hour.

Does your loved one have a favorite charity? You can make a donation in their name as a valentine gift. Most charities will send a notification card. Or, you can give your loved one a card with a note stating that you made a donation in their name.

We generally think of volunteering at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Gifts from the heart are special and are appreciated at any time of the year by the people who receive them.