Happy Valentine's Day. Celebrated on 14th February, Valentine was a priest who defied the orders of the Emperor and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. He was martyred in 270 CE. This is my first Valentine's Day without Robin. We always used to do something special, go out to dinner, or in later years, out to lunch. Or just stay home and cook a special meal. Whatever we decided to do, the day was celebrated together in our own quiet way.
As a quilter, I only have one quilt with hearts. This is "Hearts of Love", made for our 25th Anniversary. I put it on our bed during the months of February, to celebrate Valentine's Day, and again in November, the month we were married.
Hearts of Love
So this year is quite different for me, but I celebrate our love each day, lighting a candle in the evening for him. There is a photo of Robin beside the bed, and I say a few words to him each evening, and pat his pillow before I go to sleep. Little rituals which seem to help in the dark times. But we had 41 years of marriage, that certainly is worth celebrating, and remembering the good times, our travels and adventures together.
12 comments:
Relive the memories and enjoy your beautiful quilt. Happy Valentines
Lovely quilt Jenny. Keep celebrating the special bond you and Robin had every day.
gorgeous heart quilt, Jenny!! Happy Valentine's Day to you--hope your wonderful memories help to warm your poor heart...hugs, Julierose
The first holiday is always so hard, virtual hugs to you!
41 years - a good long time for sure - I do not have a valentines day quilt and really I guess I never thought to make one!
In a flash life changes, and we have to adapt as best we can. I didn't do anything for the 14th, apart from the usual household things. I have several sewing things on the go, the largest is to face and hem curtains with extra almost matching fabric, that were given to me, a tad short, and then get the new rail put in place. That's for someone a lot taller and more capable with the fittings.
Such a darling quilt, Jenny. Sending you warm gentle hugs . Cherish those wonderful memories of your dear Robin.
Lovely to have all of those memories.
Over the years that I have been reading your blog, I always thought that Robin sounded like such a good man. I know you miss him terribly. You are very wise to have your little night rituals of connecting with him. I hope they will always bring you comfort.
When looking at that gorgeous quilt, think of all the lovely memories you have of your life with Robin. Hugs.
You and Robin had so many happy years together. Your quilt is a lovely reminder of that. Sending hugs.
A lovely way to enjoy your memories of you both.
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