Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine’s Day. A special day where we show our love, send cards, receive chocolates and flowers, but most of all reflect on the special people in our lives. I am fortunate to have many wonderful people in my world. My husband holds a place of honor and is the best Valentine I could ever hope for.

I met the wonderful man who would become my husband in the summer of 1983. We were both working in the dinning room at a resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the summer. We started dating at the end of that summer, and in February 1984, as Valentine’s Day approached, I wanted to make a special dinner just for him. The magazine Redbook had recipes for just such a dinner. It included a salad complete with avocado and shrimp, rolled flank steak, roasted potatoes and a chocolate-toffee dessert topped with coffee ice cream.

Twenty-eight years later we still celebrate Valentine’s Day with the same dinner. I only make it once a year and it always brings back special memories. This will be our 29^th Valentine’s Day together. This coming August will mark our 25^th year of marriage. We’ve been together well over half our life and shared both good and bad times, supporting one another through all the ups and downs.

I am so fortunate to have this special man in my life. He’s always there for me. Celebrating Valentine’s Day with our special dinner is a tradition I hope to be able to continue for years to come. We all have our special traditions and the fantastic memories built around them. I hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with happiness and love. Happy Valentine’s Day!