My parents were married February 23, 1968 in Neola, Utah. They dated all through high school.Mom tells a story about a note she received from my dad when they were in high school. The note said in pig Latin: “Hey Deedle, how about after school we go to the store and I will buy you a watermelon stick.” One of Mom’s favorite candy was the apple and watermelon flavored Jolley Ranchers.
Because my parents were married in February, I don't really remember my parents celebrating Valentines Day together. Their wedding anniversary was a bigger celebration. But as my mother was ill during her last few years of her life, Dad would buy a huge heart shaped box of chocolates for Mom.
My dad has now gone without my mom for two Valentine days. My dad now takes balloons to her grave site. My sister Kim has been able to get the local radio station to play Roy Orbison’s song, “Pretty Woman.”
One of my favorite Valentines gift from Mom was a Heart shaped glass dish filled with chocolate covered nuts. My mom loved peanut clusters as a snack. She made her own and gave them to her kids and grandkids.
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