(republished  from Donna O'Donnell Figurski's Blog)

    It’s the little things that count – that make a strong friendship – an even stronger marriage. Sure diamonds are fun to get. So are rubies, sapphires, opals, and pearls – so beautiful in necklaces, rings, bracelets or earrings. But, it’s the little things that say, “I love you and I respect you, and I really, really care for you.” It’s the little things that show the love.  

     Every morning David and I greet each other with an embrace and a kiss. On the weekends, I am usually up, showered, dressed, and downstairs before him, paying bills, checking email, and making our favorite oatmeal with Hershey’s dark chocolate powder and cinnamon. (They are good for your health: dark chocolate – cardiovascular health. It’s a powerhouse for antioxidants. Milk chocolate is my nemesis. Too bad it’s full of calories. Cinnamon has been touted to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetics.)

     When I hear David making his way slowly down the stairs, I anticipate our good morning. I know he is going to hug me, and I him. Then when day ends and we crawl into bed, I know he will hold me as I curl up in his arms. Sometimes we hold hands as we drift off to sleep. It’s the little things – the foyer light welcoming me home after a late night working at the theater or the emptied dishwasher or my jeans and shirts washed, dried, and folded waiting for me to put away. The simple words “I love you” that end each phone conversation or the random, “I love you!” I love you more!” I love you more most!” or three hand squeezes, our secret vow of love, make me sigh. These are the little things that mean so much.

                          They are the little things that count …
                                                                                      that make me feel special.

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