Why Wait Until the Fourth of July to Set Off Spectacular Fireworks?

I’m hoping you won’t think any less of me.

But I’m not really much of a texter.

I know that puts me hopelessly behind the times and my dear husband has done his best to bring me up to speed. He even went out and got me a snazzy smart phone.

So one day I heard this peculiar swoosh sound emanating from the thing. Curious, I picked it up and saw there was a green bubble square indicating I had a message.

A message? For me??

And suddenly I’m a young girl in junior high who’s just been passed a carefully folded-up note – intended only for my eyes.

No name given, but I recognized the number. Knew it by heart. It was his.

The message went like this: “Hey Gorgeous, you’re my girl.”

That’s it. That’s all he said.

But, ooh-hoo! Did that ever light some spectacular fireworks in my heart! I nearly swooned with love for the guy.

And I decided that I liked my new phone.

And I liked texting.

And I sure did like him.

It also got me thinking . . .

What about a reply? I should write back to him. What kind of “note” could I deliver in return? Hmmm…..

So I set out on one of my secret campaigns – a little love campaign.

Each day I wanted to say something I loved or appreciated about him.

Just one thing. Short and sweet.

Things I figured he knew? But just in case he had any doubts or it wasn’t as clear as it could have been.

Oh yes, I was going to try and send a few fireworks his way as well.

On some days I whispered my message in his ear. On others I shared it quite loudly in front of the children. I sent out emails and scribbled notes and left them on his desk. I even – believe it or not –  texted a line or two.

So maybe you’re considering starting a little Love Campaign of your own?

If so, I highly recommend it. It’s really quite fun – with or without a snazzy smart phone – and you just might find that two people can play this game.

Looking for ideas? Here’s a sampling of the ones I sent out to him:

I couldn’t do this without you. And I wouldn’t want to either.
Honey, you make me laugh!
I loved being with you this morning.
You are my knight in shining armor.
I’m crazy about you, Baby.
You’re a good dad. Making homemade ice-cream with the kids at 10:00 pm!
I miss you when you’re gone.
I was glad for your clear head in that difficult situation earlier today.
This is my favorite place to be. Snuggled up in your arms.
Thank you for looking after me.
My heart belongs to you. Always.

And if you’re wondering if my strategy was successful?

Well, yes, I’d like to think it was.

He seemed to like my notes and messages. I could tell by the way he smiled and by the way he hugged me extra tight when he got home at night.

I mean, why wait until the Fourth of July to set off the fireworks?

A few thoughtful words – written, whispered, spoken, and texted too. Little love notes scattered everywhere.

And spectacular fireworks all year round!

In His grace,



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