Monday, 18 February 2008
The Valentine's Day Dinner
By Susan Gulliford of Hillsborough NJ Journal
Years ago when my husband and I were still working the corporate track, a year when Valentine’s Day fell on a weekday, we made no plans to celebrate as we had so much going on at our respective jobs that we couldn’t even take the time to go out to dinner.
When I arrived home after a terrible, snow-slowed commute lugging my briefcase with the evening’s work, I stepped into the house and noticed the slight scent of wood smoke. As I stepped into the front hall, I saw a fire flickering in the living room fireplace.
Our folding card table was set up in front of it covered with a white tablecloth and set with two places of the good china and silver, filled water and wine glasses, and a pair of candlesticks complete with lit candles. A dining room chair was placed on each side.
As I approached the table I could see that my husband had set out our Valentine’s Day dinner. Each of the plates had a neatly wrapped Burger King Whopper on it.
All these years later, it’s still the most romantic, memorable, thoughtful Valentine’s gift I have ever received.
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Comments
This proves what I always say " It is not the price you pay for a gift, but the thought and time that goes into it, tha makes it memorable.
Posted by: Grannymar on Feb 18, 2008 7:19:13 AM
What a nice story; with a wonderful surprise ending.
O Henry couldn't have done better!
Posted by: Nancy on Feb 18, 2008 8:51:59 AM
I found myself saying, "Oh yes, oh yes." Thank you for this bit of delight. :)
Posted by: Mage Bailey on Feb 18, 2008 10:20:32 AM
The part that makes this so special is that it was completely unexpected. That is what would make it memorable for me like the time my husband gave me a gift for no occasion.
Posted by: Darlene on Feb 18, 2008 11:52:05 AM
What a story to perk up my day. It is grey and rainy outdoor, but thoughts of that candlelight dinner did warm up my heart. Thanks.
Posted by: lilalia on Feb 18, 2008 12:12:59 PM
He deserved a prize for that surprise, and I hope you gave him one.....LOL
Posted by: kenju on Feb 18, 2008 12:45:16 PM
This is a darling Valentine!
Posted by: Travelinoma on Feb 19, 2008 2:13:57 AM
What a sweet story. I was so touched. Thanks for taking time to share it.
Posted by: Sharry on Feb 20, 2008 10:15:02 AM
