Two Hearts to Celebrate this Valentine's Day: Plus a $75 #SheSpeaksHeart Giveaway

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It's no coincidence that Valentine's Day is during American Heart Month. But the two holidays aren't usually observed together. SheSpeaks member, SusanHN writes below about why the two occasions should be celebrated as one. 

Read on to find out about a different meaning behind Valentine's Day. Plus, enter to win a $75 gift card to your favorite restaurant to share a meal with someone you love.

"My husband and I were never that into Valentine's Day. We've usually put a few pink and red decorations on the window, cooked a favorite meal, and gave our kids a heart-shaped box of candy. It's always been very minimal. Until now. 

This year, we will embrace Valentine's Day much more than usual - because we are not just celebrating love, we are also celebrating hearts.

About a year ago, my husband randomly started having what he described as heart palpitations. We both attributed it to stress and went on with our lives. 

And then, this past July, a friend of ours died from a heart attack while taking his dog for a walk. It shook our whole community to the core. He left behind a loving wife, two beautiful sons, ages 9 and 12, a large extended family that he was very close with, and many friends who will miss him dearly. 

After we heard this terrible news, my husband immediately called the doctor.

Thankfully, he did. A week later, he was diagnosed with atrial flutter. His heart and brain were not always getting the blood they needed. If left untreated, he could develop congestive heart failure, heart attack or stroke. 

He scheduled the recommended out-patient procedure right away. 

Though incredibly scary for both of us, my husband's procedure went very well. He continues to need monitoring, but in effect, it saved his life, and for that, we are extremely grateful.

So this Valentine's Day, we will celebrate love. And,we will celebrate hearts - both the hearts that our kids draw on pieces of red construction paper, and the hearts that beat inside our bodies. Because we now know that taking care of your heart is the best Valentine present you can give."

For more information on heart health, please visit The American Heart Association

What will you be celebrating this February? Tell us and enter to win a $75 gift card to your favorite restaurant!

#SheSpeaksHeart Giveaway

*One lucky contestant will be chosen at random to receive a $75 gift card to winner's choice of restaurant, provided that the gift card is easy to purchase online.  Giveaway is open through February 23rd, 2020 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member puzzlepopples
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by vspeaks | Raleigh, NC
Feb 05, 2020

Celebrating having my close family close by.

by Jenlha | VIRGINIA BCH, VA
Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating my 2 cousins birthday this month one is on valentinese and the other is on the 22nd and my aniversary late this month with my boyfriend

by ppopp45 | HENDERSON, KY
Feb 05, 2020

We are celebrating fifty yrs. together...forty-six being married!   #SheSpeaksHeart Giveaway

by Eureka00 | Denver, PA
Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating my boyfriends birthday on the 7th

by usafmom63 | West Branch, MI
Feb 05, 2020

Im celebrating the love that I have for my husband, and praying for strength to be there when he needs my emotional support after just losing his mom suddenly.

by trinajane | Conway, SC
Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating my 48 wedding anniversary

by Cool3EB | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
Feb 05, 2020

I always send the young kids in my family and my Goddaughters valentines in the mail.

by pmencin | MASSILLON, OH
Feb 05, 2020

Like the women's story, my husband went to the Emergency Room last February, and ended up having a heart attack. He had open heart surgery after that, and spent Valentine's Day 2019 in ICU. So this year, we will be celebrating the day with gratitude and a heart-healthy meal!

by mami2jcn | Willow Spring, NC
Feb 05, 2020

My husband is having a birthday this month.

by lilannie | WEST PALM BCH, FL
Feb 05, 2020

Black History

by Denigan17 | NINE MILE FLS, WA
Feb 05, 2020

We are celebrating a new job!

by Loren86 | WESTLAND, MI
Feb 05, 2020

I'm celebrating birthdays as well as Valentines Day 💞

by ChronicChick | GRANITE CITY, IL
Feb 05, 2020

Celebrating 3 years and my Son that will be seeing his first Valentine's day

by MV0411 | CHRISTIANSBRG, VA
Feb 05, 2020

Celebrating my daughter's birthday, my 2 kids, and marriage to my husband for almost 10 years!

by Buckeye_Unicorn | BARBERTON, OH
Feb 05, 2020

I'm celebrating with my kiddo, my biggest fan. My heart and soul.

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