Friday, February 13, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

I am so grateful this weekend to have a wonderful, caring and loving husband. He gave me these beautiful roses last night.


Valentine's Day is kind of a bitter sweet holiday in my family. My stepdad John passed away 7 years ago on Valentine's Day. Five years ago my neice Maggie was born on February 10th and passed away on February 26th. As I reflect on the loss we have felt I also reflect on the blessings and joy that life can bring. We are going to Manti this weekend to spend time with my Mom. We want her to know that even though her sweetheart is not here she is still loved by so many. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and can reflect on those in your life that you love.

When his daughter Maggie passed away my brother-in-law Andy wrote "Maggie's Message" I decided to post it here because I think it is very fitting for Valentine's Day.

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4 comments:

Unknown said...

Those are definitely bitter-sweet things to reflect on. Thanks for sharing. Love - Ang

Bobette said...

Thank you for sharing something so special like this with us. Happy Valentine's to you and your family!

Christina W. Cook said...

I am glad you are going to Manti this weekend to be with Mom. That was a very sweet post.

Adrienne said...

This is a nice way to honor someone so special. My sister lost a baby about a 1 1/2 years ago. It is nice to know we can be with them again. I am sorry to hear about your step dad. I didn't know.