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Valentine’s Day
— February 16, 2010 by Jeff Kalpak

My friend, Elizabeth Beskin posted a great blog about Valentine’s Day (http://www.albumboutique.com/blog/valentines-day-means/) and it reminded me about enduring relationships. The best marriage I’ve ever seen was definitely my beloved parents. If they were both still alive today they would have been married for 70 years!

I always marveled at the way they always seemed in sync with each other. My Mom doted on my Dad, cooked his favorite foods, kept an immaculate home and always let him know that she loved him very much. They would leave notes for each other, hold hands as they would walk to mail a letter at the corner mailbox, and they would always kiss each other hello and goodbye.

Every so often they would dance in our living room. And that’s when you would see that they really were perfectly in sync with each other. They always made each other smile. And no matter what, they always seemed to put the other person first. In doing so, their time together was filled with gratitude, respect and love. Their life wasn’t always easy. They faced many tragedies and hardships, but they did it together.

When my mom passed away — we watched my father’s heart break into a million pieces. And the last few years of his life without his love — though filled with family and friends — weren’t ever the same.

I hope that you get to dance with the one you love at many events — or maybe even just around the living room.

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day.

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Comments (3)

im so glad i inspired you
what wonderful memories-the good and sad
you look like your dad!
mwaaah!

Elizabeth Beskin

That smile must run in the family!

This is exactly how I remember your parents. They were an amazing couple. I loved them like my own parents. They were warm and loving and made you feel like part of the family almost instantly. I still remember their birthdays and anniversary. I think they will always be in my heart, especially when I make one of your Moms yummy recipes. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and touching tribute.

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