BLOGLITE WEDNESDAY
February is upon us and we are reminded continuously, everywhere, that it's time for romance. Valentine's Day is often a disappointment for so many, myself included. My husband has never been one to acknowledge holidays, it's taken many years but I've grown somewhat accustom to it. He has this way however, of saying things throughout the year that more than make up for those missed holidays.
My family has always dropped like flies. In August of 2001 my only living parent was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and a month later my favorite nephew was killed by a drunk driver. Needless to say, this period of time was a tremendously difficult one. Shortly after my nephew's funeral he stated to me (okay, this is verbatim) "I hope you die first". I can only imagine the look that must have been on my face; seeing it he quickly recovered with "You have been through so much loss in your life and I don't want you to be the one that has to lose the other one first; I don't want you to go through that pain."
So this man loves me so much that he would want me to go first. You hear the "I would die for you", but I have to say the "I would live for you" struck me deeper.
I am constantly amazed that after almost 19 years of marriage that my love for him still, continues to grow. It's not that we have had an easy marriage, there is no such thing. We have spent many years suffering and growing together. When you marry at 17 with a baby on the way it makes marriage just that much more difficult.
A few years ago he came home excited and said "It's taken years, but I finally figured out the exact song that says how I feel about you, 'Your My Best Friend' by Queen". Listening to the lyrics of that song struck deep within my soul. So don't base your partners affection upon a holiday, look to the little stuff. I have received far more over the years from the many little things then I ever could have from the few big ones.
**Respect Life**