Marilu Henner was one of my teen age crushes. I loved her on the television show Taxi. Obviously she was older than me, but her personality was and still is magnetic. You might not know this about Marilu, but that claims to have Hyperthymesia; which is the ability to remember almost every day of one's life in great detail.
Most people with this ability are able to remember some days with greater clarity than others; such as birthdays, Christmas, and holidays.
My question for you is this: "If I offered you this gift today, would you take it?"
I have a friend who is taking chemotherapy. Last week was filled with nausea and vomiting. Some days you would just as soon forget.
I have another friend who is getting married at the end of the month. That is a day he will always remember.
Today is my wedding anniversary. I can remember in vivid detail everything I did that day. I had lunch with my dad and soon to be brother-in-law. The wedding service is fresh in my memory. I remember the reception at Goode and Company and how luxurious the suite was on our wedding night.
Today is a day to remember and be grateful. It is also a day to reflect. Questions like this arise; "How can I keep the romance alive, so that every day is remarkable?" Does that seem a little sappy? I hope not.
I am a part of an unusual fraternity. I am a cancer survivor. From time to time people who are diagnosed with cancer call me and ask for help. It causes me to dredge up bad memories, but if it lightens their load it is worth it.
But, cancer is not all bad; at least not in my case. When you survive a bout with cancer there is a renewed and profound appreciation for life. Every day is a good day when the clock is ticking.
So what will you do with today? I will go a buy a card, take my wife to dinner, and tell her how much I love her. It is my wedding anniversary day.
What if you surprised your spouse...your child...your friend? What if
you got them a card and took them to dinner. Tell them you love them. And when they ask you why you did all of this, simply say:
"just because."
Some days that is good enough.
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