Face It - God Is Crazy About You, Too!
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009
by Yangki Christine Akiteng
The Real People's Love Doctor
Now that Valentine's Day is come and gone, I have a secret to share. Everyone who knows me well enough also knows that I do not celebrate Valentine's Day.
What? Why? How? But you're…? Yes, I've heard all those questions before.
Yes, I have my man. No, I have nothing against the day. And yes, I think it's fantastic that so many people around the world celebrate this Day of Love. And if we're honest with ourselves, we all know the earth needs love to heal itself. Any way we can get more love circulating, sign me up!. That's why even though, I don't celebrate Valentine's Day, I always make it a point to wish those who celebrate Valentine's Day, all the love in the world.So what do I do on Valentine's Day? Nothing unusual. What do I get? Nothing. A box of chocolates? Nope. Flowers may be? Nope. But don't feel sorry for me -- just yet.
Once, I got this hand written note under my pillow. It simply read:
Face it Christine- God is crazy about you!
He had your photo in His wallet before you were even conceived
He had your photo in His wallet before you were even conceived
He made you so that you would look just like Him
He gave you family to remind you of what's like to love and be loved
He gave you friends so you're never alone
He sends you sunrise every morning
He makes sure you have enough supply of air to last a lifetime
He always listens when you talk
And when you ask, He always answers with love
He sends you flowers all year round
And when you ask, He always answers with love
He sends you flowers all year round
He painted you chocolate so you always have it with you
He turns off the lights for you every sundown
God could have given me any woman but He gave me you!
Face it - He is crazy about you!
And you know it!
Face it - He is crazy about you!
And you know it!
Enjoy the gift of life He gave you!
I know, I know. Not so romantic. But what else did you expect from a not-so-romantic man? I told Mr. Unromantic, "God could have given me any man, but out of all the men in the whole world (to my disappointment) He gave me you!" And he said, it was the most romantic thing I had ever said. See, that's what you get when you put two "unromantic" people together.
Nevertheless, for years I've carried this around with me and shared it in my seminars and workshops. So why did I choose to post this note here? Because Mr. Unromantic gave me a carbon copy of the same note - again - this year. How unromantic is that?
But if you liked the note, feel free to edit it and send it to those you love! I think it's nice to be reminded just how Crazy God is about each and everyone of us. And don't worry, I am not jealous that God is crazy about you too. There is plenty of love (and some) to go around!
About the Author: Christine Akiteng is an internationally renowned Dating Confidence/Relationships Coach who has devoted her life to the blending of indispensable age-old wisdom with modern realities into a prescription for passion, vitality, balance and effortlessness. Her thought-provoking message of conscious intentionality offers singles new, realistic and stimulating insights to rediscovering the mysteries and eternal beauty of men - women sexual relationships.
Christine's main website: http://www.torontosnumber1datedoctor.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Well, sissy, this is where we differ. I'm heartbroken! *weeping 'n wailing* I am a die-hard romantic! But I still love ya. If we were all alike, only one of us would be necessary. There would only be one person on this planet!
This is beautifully you. I loved it and it taught me something. Well, your Mr. Man, did. God made my skin caramel so I would always have some. I love myself some caramel! I don't buy it often because I have no control with it.
What annoys me about Valentine's Day is the commercial hype that send people in a frenzy. Leave it to commerce, eh? People who love each other don't need a calendar. They have each other and display their love and affection in countless ways each day. Even when they're saying, "I'm sorry, please forgive me." because of something you may have felt they did but about which you were clueless.
I like you just as you are. Unromantic and all. (As if it mattered in our relationship.) lol
Later, fancy dancer! *said with an English accent*
Avis
PS Yes! God IS crazy about me! He's my Mr. Man!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you, Avis. I agree with you on “the People who love each other don't need a calendar”. But again, these are the times we live in… if it can be bought, it can be sold!And I see you got this thing for the British accent. Girl, they do have it! I like the “Scottish flavour” better though, but then again, I like many accents, even those I can’t understand.As for the “romantic” thing… Yes Avis, we do differ but I still love ya too. I actually think it’s cool to be a romantic -- depending on what the word means to each individual. You do the “die-hard romantic” for both of us. I give you permission to take my share too, just ease up on the caramel a little… please? :-)But don't count me completely out ... I can do “Romantic-al” moves... LOL!!!
Enjoy the gift of life He gave you!Please log in to respond to this comment.
Christine, this article is wonderfully written, and well said. Seems you would have what you need for romance! And that is a good thing. I find it hard to believe that you both are unromantic, something had to attract and draw you together, right? Was it his looks? His Personallity, His charm? That million dollar smile. Buffed? Who knows, something had to bring you two together. You don't have to have Valentines Day to be romantic, as you so well pointed out, it's just another holiday! I myself, am a romantic. Of course, look at my generation. I look forward to the day to take her out to dinner, buy her a card, or create one with my gift of poetry, and to get her a stuffed animal, which she loves, even at 54. It never grows old. I am 62, and I find my wife to be the most entising person that I know, not to mention my best friend, and partner in life. She is my world, and I love her so. So generations do differ, but I really don't think that we are that different. I love your work, and your articles, and look forward to the next, Your fan and friend in pen.......Gary......Please log in to respond to this comment.“something had to attract and draw you together, right?”I wish I could say I know for sure that it is this one thing or the other. All I know for certain is that, "that something” Gary, is what I want to spend the rest of my life finding out. I wouldn’t want it any other way.I guessed you ARE a romantic reading your articles, especially the one on how you met your wife. You’re wife is one lucky woman and you are one lucky man! You seem to be doing all the right things, no wonder you both are still very much in love.
I do agree with you on generations not being all that different in how we feel love and even in the many ways we express it. However, how this generation goes about finding love (dates) and how they try to build relationships is so much different because of the times. I honestly believe it is much harder now than it was even 10 years ago. One of those things that has changed so much is what Avis and I were talking about… re: commercial hype around a day like Valentine’s day. It's increasingly becomeing more about "dollar value" than it is about love.You obviously make it about love -- which is what it should be about. Hmmm.... wonder what romantic thing you are upto this weekend!!!Please log in to respond to this comment.
Now, how can you say that man is unromantic? I think what he wrote was very romantic (maybe a little less romantic the second time around).Years ago I worked in air freight at our local airport. One day we got a shipment of cut flowers, but they were a day late, so the florist refused them. I asked them what they wanted us to do with them and they said, "Just keep them". Sooooooo, I (being very romantic of course) bundled up a huge bouquet of flowers of every kind and brought them home to my wife. She saw right through it immediately (I hardly ever give her flowers). She greeted me at the door with, "Where did you get the free flowers, from the airport?" (How romantic!!)Please log in to respond to this comment.David, what a romantic you are! LOL! For a moment there, I felt that there might be hope for my Mr. Unromantic. Here was a very romantic man saying the note was very romantic. How romantic! You seriously think I am going to take the word of a romantic who hardly ever gives his wife flowers, and when he does, they are “free flowers, from the airport!” lol!You got me! I do think the note was/is very romantic (to an unromantic). We're birds of the same feather... explains why you saw right through me...:-)Please log in to respond to this comment.
I just love reading Christine's stories. So sympathetic to the human condition, always. Keep believing as you believe, it looks good on you.-GPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thanks, G. for your very kind words. I made a promise to be a witness for what love can do and what love has done.... for as long as I live. I will need your help from time to time. Hold me accountable! Please?Please log in to respond to this comment.
My ex was as unromantic, as am I. He used to buy me things with symbology and I pretty much had to tell him it wasn't the thought that counted, it was getting me what the heck I had asked for that would make me happy. I pretty much had to ban him from buying anything with a plug or a pulse for Valentines day, Anniversaries or Mother's day. You want to get me a blender for Christmas I guess I'll pretend I appreciate it.Oh yeah, this is your article, right. Anyway, great read as always and I think the letter was pretty romantic, I mean he could have gotten you a vacuum cleaner or a coffee pot. lolMylaPlease log in to respond to this comment.Myla, may be your ex was just into electronics and that was his way of asking you to take interest in his passion for all things plugs and pulses… :-).I too thought the note was pretty “romantic” even the second time round. It wasn't "sexy" but he knew exactly what would make me smile. That's what counts to me.Thanks as usual for your “say like it is” comment. I’ll see you around!Please log in to respond to this comment.
Enjoyed the read, Christine. I think the note is an excellent expression of true love. ~mogama~Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks, Mogama, I couldn’t have said it any better.Please log in to respond to this comment.
I am jealous Christine! You get comments that's ok. But you get comments so long and wide and descriptive....lol...Nice article once again. I enjoyed it reading all through. God bless you...Please log in to respond to this comment.Candles, I take you being “jealous” of the “so long and wide and descriptive” comments I get as you teasing me, again…lol. I think that Searcwarp readers are generally generous with thier time and comments. That's what gives Searchwarp that "community feel". I appreciate your time and comment!Please log in to respond to this comment.
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