Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is a day to celebrate the people we love in our life. Life is complicated! It’s not always easy to make our partners feel valued in the tangles of life.

In our life it is sometimes the little things that mean so much. I appreciate the coffee made for me when I get up in the morning, when the gas tank is refilled for me when I have to go out, help with household tasks. Sometimes it is comfort in words said in a time of distress.

 

 

 

 

One of these times come to mind that has stayed with me over many years.

It was around 25 years ago that my husband came home and stated he wanted a sports car of all things. He had worked hard, He was 40, and we could afford it.  I responded “It’snot practical” .  We had 3 children who  were in elementary school or junior high at the time needing transportation. The second car was needed when I was working, and my husband was in charge of ferrying the kids to their various activities. After a few discussions. I finally thought… fine time for a mid- life crisis. “New car”…”New Wife” … “NEW CAR”. I was on board.

 

After a few hiccups, the car was ordered. A copper-colored Mercedes SLK convertible sports car arrived. I must admit it was quite the eye catcher. Nick encouraged me to drive it too.

One day when I was driving to a city an hour and a half away to meet a friend, Nick told me it would be fun for me to drive the SLK. I initially resisted, but then gave in.

I left early and drove there and had a wonderful meet up with my friend.  The plan was I was to drive home to be there when the kids got home from school around 3:30 p. m.. I put the top down and turned on the CD player listening to music and singing along. Unfortunately, it was approaching 3:00 p.m. and this was a time when I often struggled with keeping awake. I was about 30 minutes from home. I was thinking “I should find the next rest stop” when I passed the approach to it. I thought, “Surely I should be able to make it home”. The next thing I remember was hitting the back end of a truck pulling a trailer and pulling over to the side of the road. I had fallen asleep at the wheel and had woken up in time to coast to the shoulder.

I remembered Forever Sue was the last song I heard being played. I had a feeling I had been protected by angels as I remember waking up to the song, “Waves”.  I had been driving asleep for a minute or so.  Thankfully, neither the truck driver or I had any injuries but now I needed to call Nick and tell him I had had an accident with his new car.

I picked up the cell and soon I heard his voice. “Hello, Sharon?” I responded, “Do you want the good news or the bad news?” dreading the news I had to tell him. He replied, “Let’s start with the bad news”. In tears I confessed. “The bad news is I had an accident. I ‘m sorry. I wrecked your favorite thing.” In a second, he responded, “No you didn’t, YOU’RE MY FAVORITE THING”. …Then I really cried. He could have been angry and accusatory but instead he professed the love he had for me. That moment still makes me emotional. That

is unconditional love. Love is something we live not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.

I love you Nick today and every day.

I hope you will listen to the song and share it with the one you love.

The Heartbeat of my Soul

 

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone.