THE BOOK OF LOVE, BY MARLIES!

My daughter with her son (my grandson) Ben.

About 36 years ago my five year-old daughter wrote a wonderful little book called The Book of Love.  Inside she wrote, "Love your daddy.  Love your mommy.  Love your sister if you have one.  Love your brother if you have one. For 5 year olds to adults."  She finished by drawing a big heart.  It's

My parents with me and my brothers--Bob and Terry

one of my most treasured possessions.  In honor of our

upcoming Valentine's Day, I want to share some special pictures taken over the years which reflect the love my

My dad and I studying together, about 52 years ago.

A love of nature!

My brothers and I at our grandparents farm.

daughter referred to, with a few additions here and there.  I do

Marlies and I at a favorite park, nearly four decades ago.

admit to being very sentimental and old-fashioned about love.

My dad and my brother Terry, about 70 years ago.

I'm sure you'll notice.  My daughter is now 39, but to me she will always be that special little girl!