since valentines' day is just around the corner.. here's something to think about..

is giving of gifts really needed to mark valentines' day? will a simple hand made card suffice? or even just a simple but sincere 'i love u' to do the trick? i would really hate to think that such a special day has become commercialised, but i think that is the case nowadays.. why not go back to the simple care n concern couples show each other?

i read this news article about 2 married couples, both facing difficult circumstances, yet the husbands in both cases did not forsake the wives, instead, they showed concern towards their wives, fulfilling the vow of till death do us part.

the first couple saw the wife suffering from some illness that showed stroke like sypmtoms, giving her great difficulty moving. n sadly, its a fatal illness with no cure and from the looks of it, she isnt goin to be around for long.. yet, the husband, remembering their marriage vows, chose to stick by her side n even quittin his job so he can care for her 24/7.. no roses, no fancy celebration, just him staying by her bedside in the hospital, prayin for a miracle to happen..

as for the second couple, the wife suffered from diabetes n had to have her lower right leg amputated.. the husband still took care of her most basic needs, which includes cleanin up for her. he also took up odd jobs just to make ends meet..

after readin them.. i was really touched by the love they have for each other.. somethin tht isnt expressed by gifts, larvish dinner, but simple actions n concern.. to all the couples out there.. how do u show ur love for one another? the former or latter??