It is better to love and cherish.

They say its better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.  I am not sure.  Love is to be cherished and taken care of like a fine gift.   If I lost the love of my husband, kids, grand kids life would not be good for me.

We polish our boats, and collect our china, some adore clothes and shoe or fine houses.  We start to feel entitled to these objects.  They don't need to be nurtured.  They are possessions.  But what is your most valuable possession? 

We had an event full week celebrating Lucy's birthday and Jillian being home.  My dear family of in-laws were over and we are unique and lucky to have our best friend living on our "compound".  My husband always in the middle making sure that glasses are filled with favorite drinks, and the lawn is green and cut to the perfect length.  Windows are clean to enjoy the view and the a/c is set just right so all are comfortable.  Good times.  But it doesn't just happen. 

We work to pay for the house, we cultivate the relationships with friends and family.  Then we hit the bed at night EXHAUSTED. 

I love that my husband is my best friend and we share the same room.  We breath the same air.  Have the same goals.  Some times I love him like a possession.  But he is not.  He is a gift.  He is good to me because he loves me and he shows that love to me in so many ways.  Every single day.  

It is not better to have loved and lost.  It is better to love and not take for granted or loose.  But to cherish, endure and enjoy to the end - with love!