Originally published February 14, 2012

Several of my previous blogs have been stories about my Mom and Dad and the love we will share forever and ever.

Although they are no longer living (Dad passed in 2001 and Mom passed in 2010), they are still alive in my heart and soul.

The heartache never disappears, especially on special days like Valentine’s Day, and it shouldn’t.

This also applies to friends and even pets you have loved. They, too, will reside in your heart—you will never stop loving them—forever and ever.

Memories of loved ones are the link from your heart to your soul, and they will never fade with time – they remain with you forever and ever.

Although I loved both of my parents very much, I was always closer to my Mom.

I caused my parents much worry and concern during my teenage years, but my Mom was always there for me.

My Dad and I were usually at loggerheads – and I gave up trying to please him at an early age.

Over the years, my Mom would always tell me that she loved me very much, and I would always tell her that I loved her very much.

However, I do not recall hearing my Dad tell me he loved me. 

And I never told him that I loved him until the night he died.

My Dad wasn’t conscious when I last saw him – I had flown into Toronto from Vancouver and rushed directly to the hospital in Oshawa to see him.

At the time, I was more concerned about just being there for my Mom as comfort when Dad passed.

I assumed Dad’s being unconscious meant he was unaware that the family was gathered in his hospital room.

But the nurse told me that Dad could still hear me, and he would know I was there.

I approached his bed, put my hand on his forehead, and told him I hoped he would forgive me for anything I may have done in the past.

I also told him that I had always loved him.

It was the first time I remember ever saying it to him.

Mom loved Dad more than anything in the world – despite his imperfections – and she was devastated by his passing.

Every time I spoke to Mom on the phone or during one of my visits, she mentioned my Dad and how she missed him.

She often told me how proud he was of me – and that he loved me.

I remember crying when she told me.

Why couldn’t he ever tell me?

Because your Dad wasn’t brought up that way. He seldom ever told me that he loved me but I could always feel his love by his actions.

My Mom not only loved my Dad – he was her hero.

I miss my Dad very much.

I miss my Mom too, but she passed knowing how much I loved her.

She knew that I would love her forever and ever.

I hope my Dad passed knowing that I loved him.

Happy Valentine’s Day Mom & Dad!  

All My Love, Forever and Ever,

Danny

Dedicated to Mom and Dad

I hope my stories are a gift to your head and heart.

Hugs

Danny

Today’s tune from Danny’s library (purchased):

If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I’d still feel for you

And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my Valentine

All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me
You’ve opened my eyes
And shown me how to love unselfishly

I’ve dreamed of this a thousand times before
In my dreams, I couldn’t love you more
I will give you my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my Valentine

[Piano Solo]
La, da-da-da

And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
‘Cause all I need is you, my Valentine, oh-oh
You’re all I need, my love, my Valentine, oh-oh

Songwriters: Jack Kugell & Jim Brickman

Here are other songs I’m listening to: These Songs Will Make You Smile Today.