My mother was diagnosed with cancer and had already undergone surgery, costing more than 20,000 yuan. Following that, she needed chemotherapy, which took another 20,000 yuan over four cycles. All our money was spent, including my savings.

But then, my mother needed radiotherapy, which required several tens of thousands more. Just when I felt utterly hopeless, my wife calmly presented me with a beautiful little gift box, from which she took out a savings book showing 6,000 yuan and handed it to me.

I was extremely surprised and a bit envious. I said, “Honey, when did you save up so much private money?”

But my wife didn’t mind. She smiled and said, “This is the special savings I’ve accumulated for our sweet love over the six years of our marriage.”

Love savings? I was even more confused. My wife didn’t explain much further but handed me a small notebook. On it was a “Love Savings List,” written in her graceful handwriting:

On our first wedding anniversary, we had spent a lot on the wedding, and we had already bought everything we needed. So, I advised my husband not to spend any more money on gifts.

But when I got home from work, my husband magically produced a pair of gold earrings bought from Hong Kong. I was so happy… Savings: 200 yuan.

When my mother had another heart attack, my husband immediately withdrew all our savings from the bank and rushed her to the hospital. The doctor said we were lucky to have brought her in time. Every day after work, my husband would visit and take care of her. My mother told me, “This son-in-law is as dear as a son!” Hearing this filled me with sweet emotions… Savings: 300 yuan.

One stormy night, I was working late. My husband heard that a friend of mine had been robbed of her phone and jewelry and had been injured on her way home from a night shift. When I got off work, it was past 1 a.m. As I walked out of the company, my husband was already there under an umbrella… Savings: 50 yuan.

During the Spring Festival, my husband gave the rewards he had received for his writing – a watch, a belt, an MP3 player, and tea – to my father, my sister, and her children… Savings: 200 yuan.

On my birthday that year, my friends initially planned to celebrate it outside, but I decided to host it at home. My friends came over, and my husband cooked several of his specialty dishes. My friends praised the food, and I felt so proud… Savings: 100 yuan.

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After reading my wife’s heavy “list” and listening to her words, a wave of tenderness filled my heart. I hugged her and said, “Honey, thank you for caring so much about me. Actually, over these six years, you’ve given more than I have… From today on, I will also start ‘saving’ for our love!”

My wife said that the savings come from everyday life, every moment, every aspect, every bit. For example, a cup of milk before bed, a bouquet of flowers on holidays, a gentle word, a strong cup of tea, a knowing joke, a concession during a disagreement… All these would add to our love savings.

In our daily family life, every day of mutual respect, care, support, and dedication should be like depositing coins into our family’s “savings bank.”

Love is a kind of happy and long-term savings. Those who believe in love and are responsible for their marriage understand how to save their love. They do it bit by bit. The more you invest and accumulate, the richer the happiness and warmth your family will return to you.

So let us, from the first day we fall in love, deposit gold and silver coins into our marriage bank, manage our love with care, and nurture our marriage with love!

Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “