Without a doubt, hands down the best gift I have ever received is my best friend, my husband. For 27 years now he has been my rock, my best friend. Yes, we argue at times, but not much really and in the end he is still my best friend. When God gave me him, God gave me everything I ever wanted. I occasionally forgot this, but quickly I would remember the love we shared. I wish I had spoke of our love more to him, but that gift was taken from me way too early, so I sit and remember all the things I didn’t mention to him and offer you a gift of advice from someone who wishes I had that gift back. It’s only a wish because that is gone as I’m left with bittersweet memories and a void that cannot be filled.
You never know when that special someone will not be around. There are some things we should practice daily just in case. Always tell each other how much they mean to you and I love you goes a long way. Never go to bed angry. Work or talk it out. Remember the good times regularly. Make time for one another always prioritizing each other over others. Respect, respect and more respect. If you are wrong, learn to say I’m sorry. The words I’m sorry are so freeing, but the hardest words to utter at times.
Relationships need room to grow. It isn’t a 50/50 deal. At times, it may be a 100/0 time meaning one carries the whole load while the other cannot. This is love and love must be the center of the relationship. When two people are looking out for the other they don’t keep score or records. They just love and love gives, not takes. Love doesn’t know the meaning of turns such as ‘It’s your turn’. Love just gives and continues to want to give the best of who I am.
Hands down, the most special gift ever given to me was my best friend, my husband. I adored him then and I will adore him always. I only wish I had told him more often how special he was to me. Time cannot heal all wounds and this wound I shall carry the rest of my life. I hope you don’t have to.
When God Speaks 
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