Ann Marie Mangini: Valentine’s ceremony truly touching for many
Re “Couples’ devotion honored in ceremony at nursing home” (Page 3A, Feb. 13): True love finally gets some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. As Aretha Franklin so aptly sang it, love means respect.
The director of recreation at Windsor Post Acute Care, Jason Visola, deserves high praise for acknowledging a type of love between couples that is on the decline. Jason – bless his heart –arranged a Valentine’s Day event where couples were rewarded for their devotion and sacrifice in the face of hard times. I do not know Jason, but I would bet he had parents who showed love in many small ways.
My dad used to grab my mom’s behind when she was cooking at the stove – shocking behavior for a 12-year-old to see. Of course, I didn’t understand her squeals of delight! Now I do – the little things mean so much.
Jason is an invaluable asset to his company and I hope he is richly rewarded for his empathy for his elderly clients. I just hope that when my turn comes, there is someone even half as wonderful as Jason Visola there to recognize and encourage me and my husband.
Ann Marie Mangini, Modesto
This story was originally published February 17, 2016 at 1:59 PM with the headline "Ann Marie Mangini: Valentine’s ceremony truly touching for many."