Valentine’s Day comes around every February 14th.
It’s celebrated by people of all ages, who take the time to say just how much they care about the ones they love.
For one Lethbridge couple, today is a reminder of just how lucky they have been to fall in love not once, but twice.
Star and Al Stanley have been happily married for nearly twenty-two years. They were brought together by their love of music.
“Someone told me they needed an extra singer in their band, Al was in the band. I excepted and that’s how we met,” says Star.
That was just the beginning of their budding romance. A chance meeting, led to a long life together that gave both of them a second chance at true love.
Both Al and Star lost their first spouses and never thought they would marry again.
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But, the romance started quickly, and it wasn’t long before Al popped the big question.
“It was her 65th Birthday. We invited all her sons and daughters to come down which they did, and we had a real nice dinner. Before we left I said would you like to get married and she said, yeah,” recalled Al.
The couple said “I do” when Star was 70-years-old, and Al was 71-years-old. Now in their 90’s they say it’s been a long and fulfilling journey together.
“I’m very grateful that I found somebody to get along with, that doesn’t argue, and we don’t fight,” added Star.
Every year they celebrate Valentine’s Day, cherishing every moment they have together.
“He tells me he loves me several times a day every day, and we usually go for a nice lunch or dinner and exchange cards,” said Star.
The day of love can be infectious at any age. 7-year-old Elijah is a student at Senator Buchanan School and says he already knows what February 14th is all about, “I have a crush on Aliha, she’s my valentines.” He says he can’t wait to share the day with his special someone.
Whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day or one of many, February 14th gives you a chance express your love and show that special someone just how much you care.
Here’s some Valentine’s Day numbers you might find interesting:
There were more than 7,800 000 couples living in Canada at last count, 80 per cent of those were married with 20 per cent living common law.
With all that love, it means big dollars for retailers.
Items sold in Canada for Valentine’s Day during 2012:
Jewelry and watches: $3.34 billion dollars
Cosmetics and fragrances: $2.5 billion dollars
Women’s lingerie, sleepwear and intimates: $1.6 billion dollars
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