This love letter was written on July 5, 1936.    This young man tells a then 16-year-old girl, that he can no longer withhold the affection he feels for her.  He tells her respectfully that she inspires him, that he admires her character, that there is “something” about her that calms his restless mind.   He tells her she is beautiful and that he hopes he won’t be mistaken by her feelings towards him.

He signs the love letter trusting that her response will calm his passion.

This man was my father, Eugenio asking my mother Manuela,  to be his girlfriend.  Thankfully for me,  she said “YES”.  They spent 71 years together and lovingly bore 11 children who to this day, respect, admire, and revere each other with the same passion as theirs.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all.

Follow this link to read up on the history of Valentine’s Day.

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2