The thought that is constantly striking my mind on this Valentine's Day is who is a valentine. It has been a ceremony to gift something to my husband every Feb 14th. But, this year I don't want to do the same. I want to put a lot of effort in understanding the very meaning of the Day. All these years, I have been taking a critical view of my husband and finding faults with him(though material gifts are being exchanged). Now, I feel enough is enough. I need to bring in some maturity in my thinking.
Valentine is the one who showers unconditional love. I have always craved for his love and pointed him many a time for not being thoughtful enough in these matters. I nag him even till today for not expressing his love and I even went to the extent of accusing him of not having any love for me. He never tried to explain or clarify my doubts. He just went on doing what he valued the most, loving me. He made breakfast for me. He even used to feed me whenever I was lazy to eat. He took care of the kids when I kept browsing on the net. He gave me the warmth I needed when I felt low and was immediately with me whenever I was into some problem. He paid complete attention to every word that came out of my mouth and empathized with every action of mine. In order to encourage me to study and work, he made many sacrifices, like taking leave from work for a day or two when I had deadlines. Helping with my household chores is his best timepass on holidays. Meeting friends was his last priority. If I ask him in this regard, he says that I am his only friend. He never complained of my weaknesses to anyone. But for doing all these, he never lost the smile on his lips. At the back of my mind, I always know that he is always there for me. Are all these not gestures of unconditional love? What more can one expect from a Valentine? Touch wood. Thank God for giving me such a Valentine!
Valentine is the one who showers unconditional love. I have always craved for his love and pointed him many a time for not being thoughtful enough in these matters. I nag him even till today for not expressing his love and I even went to the extent of accusing him of not having any love for me. He never tried to explain or clarify my doubts. He just went on doing what he valued the most, loving me. He made breakfast for me. He even used to feed me whenever I was lazy to eat. He took care of the kids when I kept browsing on the net. He gave me the warmth I needed when I felt low and was immediately with me whenever I was into some problem. He paid complete attention to every word that came out of my mouth and empathized with every action of mine. In order to encourage me to study and work, he made many sacrifices, like taking leave from work for a day or two when I had deadlines. Helping with my household chores is his best timepass on holidays. Meeting friends was his last priority. If I ask him in this regard, he says that I am his only friend. He never complained of my weaknesses to anyone. But for doing all these, he never lost the smile on his lips. At the back of my mind, I always know that he is always there for me. Are all these not gestures of unconditional love? What more can one expect from a Valentine? Touch wood. Thank God for giving me such a Valentine!
