Sweeter than candy #mfrwauthor

Welcome to the February topic of the MFRW 2021 challenge, "Sweet ways to say I love you." First off, I want to say I am not a haute coutre kind of gal. I'd rather get a practical gift than something I'd never wear or that would wilt in a week. I like diamonds and jewelry as well as the next person. However my lifestyle and arthritis prevents me from wearing rings and such as much as I used to.

Rather than spend $100 on roses for Valentine's Day, a $10 bouquet from our local grocer or florist fits my personality and lifestyle. Of course nothing says I can't spend some of the money saved on a new toaster oven.

Image by Nawal Escape from Pixabay

 

Picking up a few things at the store when he stopped for his Sunday paper was sweet as the first of several winter storms and frigid temperatures prevented me leaving the house. Even sweeter were the bags of chocolate peanut clusters he surprised me with.

Image by Rebecca Humann from Pixabay

 

Offering to get pizza for dinner when I've gotten little or no sleep for several nights due to caregiving, says I love you. But perhaps the sweetest thing he's ever done was while to drive me to the waterfront to watch the demolition of a restaurant destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. I was recovering from oral surgery and its accompanying anesthesia. There was a good view of the activity for entertainment and the warm sun and light blanket encouraged rest. And when I wanted it, he'd take a short walk to the corner and bring back a milkshake.

Sweet isn't always mean chocolate or the scent of flowers, it can be a light touch or considerate gesture.

~till next time, stay safe and happy. Helen


Be sure to see how the other authors answered the question. https://mfrw52week.blogspot.com/  including Kate Hill.