compiled by Forrest Preece
It’s getting close to February 14, so I asked a couple of friends to tell me about their favorite memories of that date.
This year for Valentine’s Day, I’m dreaming of a warm Caribbean getaway, escaping the chill of Texas. My husband Ben Wear and I are still savoring the memories of our last beach getaway, to the island of Roatan as the guests of our nephew and his family. Joe and Chelsie are the perfect hosts, having stayed on Roatan many times. As we discovered, no matter what the need, Joe always “had a guy.” Whether it was snorkeling, fishing, zip-lining, touring the nature preserves, or checking out the dining options, Joe made all of Roatan’s attractions easy to enjoy. Their island home is appropriately named Sosagada Roatan, meaning calm, peaceful, and without worries.
Until the next time we can visit, sharing Roatan with family will be a Valentine’s dream!
--Kristy Ozmun
My husband and I got married on February 14th, so we have never really celebrated Valentine's Day. However, our 10th wedding anniversary was quite special! My husband surprised me with a trip to Chicago. We spent a day doing the usual tourist things and visited a few museums, ending the day with an amazing six-course dinner at a fabulous restaurant. The next day, he asked me if I would like to do some window shopping on Michigan Avenue, and of course I said yes! After a short time, he steered me into a custom furrier and told me I could pick any coat I wanted, within reason. I chose a full-length Blackglama mink! Definitely my most memorable anniversary, at least to date!
--Sherlyn Jones
