Our Last Valentine's Day

A luminous memoir of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory, Our Last Valentine’s Day is the deeply personal story of Sven Antonissen and his beloved Goedele—a journey that begins with the spark of first connection and unfolds through the joys of building a life together, the trials of illness, and the profound lessons found in grief.

From the sun-dappled fields of their first meeting to the quiet, sacred space of their final days, Antonissen invites readers into the intimate world he shared with Goedele. Through evocative prose, he explores the beauty of ordinary moments, the resilience required to face devastating news, and the ways in which love can both anchor and transform us in the face of mortality.

At its heart, this book is a testament to the courage it takes to love deeply and to say goodbye with grace. It is a meditation on the rituals of remembrance, the healing found in nature and music, and the subtle signs that keep a lost loved one’s presence alive. With each page, Antonissen weaves a tapestry of hope, gratitude, and the quiet strength that emerges from heartbreak.

Our Last Valentine’s Day is not only a tribute to a singular love, but also a beacon for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of loss. It reminds us that even in the deepest shadows, love’s enduring luminescence can lead us home.