February is a special month for me. It is where we celebrate three important aspects; family, the heart, and love.

Valentine’s Day is on the 14th and falls on a Monday of this year. It is a time where we send that special someone and loved ones our love through greetings, cards/e-cards, phone calls and FaceTime calls. Traditionally, this day originated as a Christian feast day honouring one or two Christian Martyrs named Saint Valentine.

Family day also known as the Presidents’ Day, comes the week after, on the 21st, also falling on a Monday. It is where I celebrate the difficulties that our family has gone through and the continued sacrifices of Mom as she has quite literally, brought us from birth to the men and woman we are today. I urge all to use not just to celebrate this day, but everyday as a reminder of the sacrifices and care our family has done for us. On a more personal note, I remember poignantly the time surrounding my brain surgery back in 2016, to be discussed later this year.

Do not let this month pass you by – it’ll be over before you know it. In summary, tell your loved ones that you are thinking of them and you love them. Tell that special someone that you care for them and send those emails/texts/cards/e-cards. Be thankful of the life that we have, as not many live in such wealth and freedom of both speech and physical freedom.

~J. Z