Family life can be very demanding of resources such as time, energy, and money. And, I strongly believe that it’s worth it. The time, energy, and money used to keep us connected with each other in meaningful and enjoyable ways is what we will remember and cherish in years to come anyway. We are, after all, creating memories that we can celebrate as we need to.
In fact, I love suprise celebrations. These are nothing more than simple reminders of how special we are to one another. It shows and tells once again that we love each other. Have you ever had the experience of embracing your spouse or child, or some other person who is dear to you and the response from them is a “What did I do to deserve that?” kind of response? I love simple little unexpected expressions of love and caring like that! They are the little things that make our relationships flourish.
Years ago, after attending a funeral of a friend, I made a decision that I would show and tell the important people in my life how much I care about them on a daily basis. I wanted it to be said of me at my memorial by my family and friends that there wasn’t a day that I did not show and/or tell them how much they meant to me. This has been something I strive to do on a daily basis. If you’re not already doing so, give it a try!
