What's Your Perfect Valentine?

What’s Your Perfect Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is February 14, and here’s a great story to celebrate it:

There was once a young man who had the perfect girlfriend. They were similar in almost every way but, in one aspect of their lives, they were complete opposites: He was a hockey fanatic – his girlfriend wasn’t.

They’d been dating for a while and had exchanged Valentine’s Day presents on two occasions, but he’d yet to give her that one perfect gift. He’d misfired on two in a row and it looked like he would fall flat again since the holiday was rapidly approaching, and he still hadn’t decided on a gift.

A week before Valentine’s Day, his favorite hockey team traded for a player whose last name matched her first name. The young man thought, “That would make the perfect gift. A hockey jersey with her name on the back; then we’d have matching jerseys. She’ll absolutely love it.” He immediately ordered the jersey, had it packaged in a team-colored box, and rush delivered. He was certain that he’d finally gotten her that perfect gift.

When his girlfriend opened the box, however, a bewildered look appeared on her face as she held up the jersey. “Turn it around,” he said excitedly. Sure enough, it had her name on the back. She just smiled, said, “Thanks honey,” and put the hockey jersey away in her closet.

The young man eventually figured out that she wasn’t quite as thrilled as he was about the hockey jersey, but she lovingly reassured him that his gift meant everything to her. The young woman knew the “perfect” Valentine’s Day gifts aren’t necessarily the dozen red roses, the expensive dinners or the diamond jewelry. They’re the gifts that come from the heart.

As for the couple now: They’re married – and the jersey still hasn’t left their closet.

Have a happy Valentine’s Day, whether you receive the perfect gift or not!