by Dennis Augustine
There we were — dressed up,
a little younger, standing side by side
not yet knowing all the chapters ahead.
We had dreams. We had hope. We had each other.
And somehow, through every season —
careers, moves, family, laughter, losses,
ordinary days and extraordinary blessings —
we kept choosing love.
Cecile, you have always been my calm,
my wisdom, my patience when I needed it
most, and my greatest gift.
The years have only deepened what was
already true in that photograph —
you are my soulmate.
Tonight we celebrate not just Valentine’s Day,
but a lifetime of “yes.”
Still us. Still grateful.Still in love.
