Parting with my silver wedding anniversary gift.

I was glad and very happy to part with the stunning crystal gift that I received from my husband for the 25^th wedding anniversary. I heard your gasp. Nevertheless, that is I.

When I told my husband that I want to give the silver anniversary gift to my sister, he silently went about repacking the gift in a new box while carefully remembering to remove that card that said crystal gift for your anniversary in silver letters.

He somehow managed to get the same words in golden letters, tied the gift box with a green velvet band. I know what is inside the gift box. However, I only know that it also holds a man’s appreciation for a woman he married 25 years ago.

Yes, he loves me but he admires me more and respects my decisions.