My Valentine

The day started off as usual, he's up and ready before I even crawl out of bed. Once I finally get up, I walk down the hallway, check to see if he's in his office, and when he's not, I make my way to the living room. I plop down on the couch beside him. It's the usual conversation, he gives me a hard time about how long I slept and then questions whether or not I have brushed my teeth yet. I generally sit in silence, just looking at him and listening, because I'm not a morning person. One day I will miss these mornings and the days of no alarms, walking down the hall wondering which room he's in, him coming and going from the house, but spending time with him when he is home, and possibly having a lunch date every now and then. Our daily routine, "the norm", is what I love about us! Since it was Valentine's day he did get me some flowers, but nothing crazy, and definitely not roses because he knows I'm not a rose kind of girl! Last night we went to Greensboro and had dinner, then watched The Vow. I had been waiting for a while to see this movie. I did enjoy it, but I thought it was just so sad. I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it, but it's basically about a woman who loses her memory--memories that involve her husband and her current life. She has no clue who he is. She doesn't remember her routine and how he is a part of her life. She doesn't remember how or why she fell in love with him. She doesn't remember the little things they used to do together that were special between them. That just broke my heart! How sad, to lose every memory of someone who is so special to you. After the movie, I couldn't shake the reality that this had actually happened to someone. I can't imagine. I was reminded of how thankful I am for my husband, everything he does for me and all that he puts up with. God really blessed me with a guy who is patient, kind, generous, forgiving, and so much more. I am thankful for all of the time God has given us (8 years so far). I am thankful for each memory I have of us and I don't want to ever take them for granted! So for me, Valentine's Day was just another day. He didn't get me an expensive piece of jewelry, or spend too much $ on flowers. He didn't even get me chocolate (because he knows I'm trying to be good). No, we just spent the day together and did the usual, and that was enough for me!