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 ink123 | CHICAGO, IL
Feb 05, 2020

myself

by plong22 | BLAIRSVILLE, PA
Feb 05, 2020

Husband and I usually do date night on Fridays and Valentine's Day happens to fall on Friday.  We will do our usual - early movie, grocery shopping and a nice dinner out.

by beccalam13 | ST PETERSBURG, FL
Feb 05, 2020

beccalam13

by alisonofagun | Lincoln, NE
Feb 05, 2020

I will make sure my heart is checked!

by Juliet3782 | Akron, NY
Feb 05, 2020

My husband and I will celebrate Valentine's Day with a late night snack after the kids are asleep!

by beccalam13 | ST PETERSBURG, FL
Feb 05, 2020

16 years together and we having killed each other yet....now that's something to celebrate. Lol. Happy Valentine's Day!

by refinnejw | CLIFTON, ID
Feb 05, 2020

My son's 6th birthday.

by tja1967 | BETHEL PARK, PA
Feb 05, 2020

Life and Happiness!

by Gayle1 | N HIGHLANDS, CA
Feb 05, 2020

Love me first then others.

by cindy2366 | Laconia, NH
Feb 05, 2020

My husband and I are going out to dinner then home for chocolate cake!

by melliecat | Springdale, AR
Feb 05, 2020

Celebrating life and happiness. 

by yesnofilms | Troy, MI
Feb 05, 2020

Celebrating 3.5 years with my boyfriend

by miaj88 | Concord, CA
Feb 05, 2020

We will be celebrating love, health and happiness plus my husbands birthday.

by tweedy | MERRILLVILLE, IN
Feb 05, 2020

Being free of past problems

by SunnySideUp | Parkton, MD
Feb 05, 2020

we are celebrating getting better after a nasty flu

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