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

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Feb 05, 2020

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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!

*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 sandysandmeyer | unsubscribe, FL

Feb 05, 2020

My husband and I are celebrating one more year to work before we retire.

by jyoti81 | WILSON, NC

Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating be strong after breast surgery

by SheSpeaksLoud | COVINGTON, GA

Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating hearts that love unconditionally! <3

by mamachris | San Jose, CA

Feb 05, 2020

I'm evolving! I use to think the perfect date night was a night out on the town: dinner, a show, maybe dancing... Then it was a night (or, even better, a weekend away) without the kids. Now that the kids are older and in danger of flying the coop, my ideal is a family night out together (with no cell phones!!)

by valerieky | Madisonville, KY

Feb 05, 2020

Birthdays and Valentines Day

by morrismom | PHILADELPHIA, PA

Feb 05, 2020

Same as "MissSmig's comment" - Valentine's Day is also on my Husband's Birthday. We will have a romantic dinner at home to celebrate BOTH occassions!

by lydiav | Grand Rapids, MI

Feb 05, 2020

Im celebrating a big weight loss!!

by nickelet11 | ROSWELL, GA

Feb 05, 2020

my mom's bday on friday!

by Nana14 | WINSTON SALEM, NC

Feb 05, 2020

My husband and I will celebrate 48 years of marriage this year. Over the past year he has had some health issues including heart disease. It will be nice to celebrate us!

by Xbecky12x | ZELIENOPLE, PA

Feb 05, 2020

I will be spending it with my husband chilling and making dinner with movie.

by jcp542 | SEAL BEACH, CA

Feb 05, 2020

love is a wonderful thing

by 4xgxfx8 | Austin, TX

Feb 05, 2020

I am celebrating my family!

by Jillburnette | Lindale , TX

Feb 05, 2020

This would be a perfect valentines gift to use for dinner with my hubby! It's been forever since we've had date night!

by Annienicole7 | SMITHFIELD, PA

Feb 05, 2020

I'm celebrating selling our home and moving I to a new home with our family of 5. We are also celebrating health, love and togetherness

by KatieJones | Albuquerque, NM

Feb 05, 2020

I'll be celebrating with my husband, though we probably won't be doing much since his schedule has been crazy.