This week was my birthday. I got out the cards Bill gave me through the many years of our marriage.
I’m far enough on the other side of his death so I can chuckle as I recall the mock fights we had in the early years. This was over the practical gifts he would buy me…like pots and pans.
Somewhere along the way it changed. I began getting hand-made notes alternating with store-bought cards.
For example: A hand drawn valentine on Valentine’s day with the poem:
“Roses are reder
Because of youer”.
On a birthday: stick figures of the two of us, him with his nikes on…ready to run at a moment’s notice; taking me with him.
And a simple paper bookmark: “To my dear wife, Love Bill. ”
I took these all in stride; not realizing their true value til he was gone: Priceless.
What has increased in value for you since your loved one died?