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February 14, 2013 · 3 Comments

Happy Valentine’s <3

Holiday

It’s the special day of high expectations and every restaurant in town being booked and charging too much for a prix-fixe menu.  Even when you aren’t single, it can be frustrating.  But I love any holiday and it’s an excuse to spend time with loved ones and eat chocolate.

daisies

waiting for me this morning: my fav flower – from my fav guy  🙂

I had to share this story via the Huffington Post and the rest of the viral internet.  It made my heart melt and my eyes tear, so I thought it was a good reminder of what today is REALLY about.

My Sweet husband, John, and I were married for 46 years. Each Valentine’s Day, he’d send me the most beautiful flowers containing a note with five simple words: ‘My love for you grows.’ Four children, 46 bouquets and a lifetime of love were his legacy to me when he passed away two years ago.

On my first Valentine’s Day alone, 10 months after I lost him, I was shocked to receive a gorgeaus bouquet addressed to me..from John. Angry and heartbroken, I called the florist to say there had been a mistake. The florist replied, ‘No, ma’am, it’s not a mistake. Before he passed away, your husband prepaid for many years and asked us to guarantee that you’d continue getting bouquets every Valentine’s Day.’ With my heart in my throat, I hung up the phone and read the attached card. It said, ‘My love for you is eternal.’

Enjoy the day. 🙂

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Jamie, that was a lovely story and it too brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for sharing. p.s. daisies are my favorites too!!!! kb

    Reply
    • Jai says

      February 14, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks, Katie!! Had to share 🙂

      Reply
  2. Robin Travis says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    ooooh

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