Valentine's Day Memories

Scott, how wonderful to have this recording of your Dad's voice. I know you feel so rich to have this. How I wish I had on tape the voices of my loved ones who have gone on. Here in LaGrange, we felt like you did when it snowed....it was an exciting event, even if the flakes didn't stick! Last but not least, I know you cherish the remark your father made about your mother...how blessed their marriage was. ~ Susan Poole

Very good Scott. Maybe I should write about the caves & tunnels we dug in our Kansas snow drifts. Your part with your Dad is precious. Gail

What a treasure you have in the recordings made with your family, Scott. What I wouldn't give to have even a minutes worth of hearing my mother or father's voice again. I enjoyed reading your Valentine memories, the favorite being what your dad said about the best day of his life. Now, that's love.
Nancy

You have wonderful memories of your parents. You are lucky to have their recorded voices. Your snowstorm description brings back memories of snowy days, wet clothes, and drying out by the radiator at school. Wanda B.

This old gal up here on a Montana mountain is so pleased that you had a GENUINE snowstorm to remember. Too bad it was so wet, for we have the dry stuff for 5 mos. at least. But what I liked best was your last paragraph about mom and dad. They will always be the most memorable Valentines in your life, for they were GENUINELY in love. Happy Valentines Day.....Kath

Scott, My sister and I also "threw" Valentines every year all during our childhood! We were introduced to this by our Dad, who always got Mom, my sister, and me heart-shaped boxes of candy and valentine cards, and threw them on the porch for us. Until I grew up, I thought everybody threw valentines :-) What wonderful memories. -- Your cousin, Tori

Scott,
You have so many treasures in these wonderful memories. I read somewhere that every love story is a tragedy, unless the two leave life together.It's the years we spend with each other that we must cherish.

I enjoyed your Valentine reminiscences very much, Scott. Especially poignant with losing your parents so recently. It's wonderful to have your memories stored here, and we appreciate getting to know them just a bit. Carol

Hello Scott, I enjoyed your post about your parents and Valentine's Day. I can remember my children and now my grandchildren's glee when there's a snow day and no school, an annual occurance here in Buffalo.

It must have been hard to lose both parents so close together. As you know, the memories you have through their stories and recordings are priceless. I and hundreds of writers appreciate your making this opportunity possible for our families too. Veronica

I, too, grew up "throwing valentines" in Phenix City. Over the years, no one from anywhere else has ever heard of this. My mother was raised by her grandmother on 8th. Avenue in Phenix City. They grew up with this tradition and when I begin dating my husband in 1972, I found out that his family did the same thing. Growing up in North Phenix City, everybody at our elementary school (Sherwood) did the same thing. I have no idea where it originated. It's a very sweet and cool custom. My parents (in their 70s) still "throw" us a valentine to this day, and we do likewise for them and my mother-in-law.

Thanks for sharing your parents Valentine Story! My children used to deliver May Flowers the same way.

I especially like your father's remarks about his new bride. If every marriage could start out like your parents did then couples might stay together for a lifetime.

I still have my sister's voice on my answer machine from the last time she called me. Although I still cry every time I play it I don't have the heart to erase it now that she is gone, but forever in my HEART.