Valentine’s Day is always bittersweet for me. While I enjoy the flowers, chocolates and the various expressions of love, February 14th was also my Dad’s birthday. He has been gone now for over twenty years, yet the void is ever present on his special day. When we were young, Mom always planned his favourite meal and we bought him the “perfect” gift. As he became older, his birthday became a reason for the family to gather. Dad always enjoyed celebrations and loved being the life of the party. His joy of living produced some wonderful memories cherished by his children, especially on Valentine’s Day. Enjoying Valentine’s Day and its celebration of love and remembering a special birthday . . . it’s a good thing!
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