Driving home today was stressful as Interstate driving usually is. We saw truck drivers weaving in and out of lanes as if they were Nascar drivers. It was alarming and revealing. I’ve never paid attention to truck drivers—the ones who “stay in their lane”. But today I was grateful for them; they are usually conscientious about driving and drive by the rules.

Immediately I made a connection to my everyday life.

I thought of how many things my husband does for me that I don’t notice because he does it right without being asked.

Conviction set in.

What if I were to take notes for a week of all the things he does for me without being asked? I think it would bless him that I noticed.

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. Don’t mistake activity with achievement. The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”

Coach John Wooden

Valentine’s Day is one week away.

My challenge to you and me is to write down every day for the next week the things your spouse does for you that you would miss if they were gone.

Buy a special Valentine’s Day card and place your list inside. This will be a memory your spouse will remember.

And maybe wave at the truck drivers who drive well. We are all safer because of them.