''This was a day I was looking so forward''. Aronian congratulated his late wife

This day for many years was a day I was looking so forward to. To see Arianne smile, to hear her joyfully say " It's my bbbbirthday! " to see her unwrap her presents and make this day special for her. In last years I hardly celebrated my birthday. Tournaments, trainings, somehow for me it did not mean much. So we always made a big celebration in end of December starting with Arianne's day, and it always felt like my birthday too in a way.

I feel sad that she is not here to carefully get into a wrapping paper and be very excited.

Dear Arianne, I am blessed by God that he brought Ani into my life who respects and understands what you meant to me in this world. We will always remember you for the good things you left in this world.

Love, Lev․