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 mcasella | REVERE, MA
Feb 26, 2020

I am celebrating being single and free and not having to make compromises. 

by Iffyspiffy | Monett, MO
Feb 23, 2020

With my husband always gone in military he is coming in for alittle while id love to use to take him for something nice.

by ihavtwins | Palm Bay, FL
Feb 22, 2020

Hubbys much deserverd raise!

by sadawna | BEEVILLE, TX
Feb 22, 2020

Well, I gave my husband some adorable Build-a-bear valentines I printed and a stuffed black lab puppy that looks similiar to our puppy. I gave my step-daughter her favorite candies-a big box of ferro rochel chocolates and a box of ande's mints with a cute Build-A-Bear valentine. I gave my mother and father -in-love a small box of godiva chocolates and a Build-a-Bear valentine. For my mom and her roommate, I took them out to Logans for dinner and I have a rose shaped chocolate bar for each of them.

I was expecting something back from any of them, but no one got me anything. Not even a thank you. So I decided I am going to celebrate myself. I received a promotion at work. I survived another year of life. This is the last week of February, so I will be treating myself every night with something whether a book or sometime nice to drink or wear. Whatever.

by fowler121600 | CLEVELAND, TN
Feb 22, 2020

I celebrated at work with my school kids

by lauriesk | PHOENIX, AZ
Feb 22, 2020

I'm celebrating the last cool weather of winter before spring and the summer heat.

by MomOnTheEdge | Marblehead, OH
Feb 22, 2020

We're celebrating health and happiness!

by rockylou | Lansdowne, PA
Feb 21, 2020

Went for an awesome dinner at J. Alexander's

by baillie | MESA, AZ
Feb 21, 2020

I'm celebrating being alive! Four years ago the flu tried to kill me and I was in a medically induced coma and February 20 was the day they were able to bring me out of it, after six failed attempts. So that is my day to celebrate and a rebirth of sorts. So I celebrate life, health and rebirth. I'm happy to be here for my kids. 

by runnerct | Doswell, VA
Feb 20, 2020

We are celebrating taking better care of ourselves this year! 

by Rleer4 | Minneapolis, MN
Feb 20, 2020

I finished the spring cleaning!

by buttmuffin | BEAUFORT, NC
Feb 19, 2020

I am celebrating my 52nd birthday!

by Redsgirl | WEATHERFORD, TX
Feb 19, 2020

We're celebrating the adoption of my granddaughter. A beautiful addition to my son and daughter in laws family  of 5. We are so excited and blessed in this hearts ❤ month.

by OpinionatedSurveyLady | WEST PALM BCH, FL
Feb 19, 2020

Celebrating my little girl and her amazing daddy! Also, parents that mean well! 💝

by slehan | LAKEWOOD, CO
Feb 19, 2020

No Instagram account. 

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