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Maria married Peter on this day. At the end of the wedding party, Maria's mother gave her a newly opened bank savings passbook with a deposit amount of Rs.1000.
Mother said, "Maria, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your married life. Whenever there is a happy and memorable event in your new life, put some money in and write down the details next to the line. The more memorable the event, the more money you can put in. I've made the first deposit for you today. Do the rest with Peter. Years later, you can look back and see how much happiness you've experienced."
Maria shared this with Peter when they got home. They both thought it was a fantastic idea and eagerly awaited the opportunity to make the second deposit.
Here are some of the entries they made over time:
- 7 Feb: Rs.100, Peter's first birthday celebration after marriage
- 1 Mar: Rs.300, Maria's salary raise
- 20 Mar: Rs.200, vacation trip to Bali
- 15 Apr: Rs.2000, Maria's pregnancy
- 1 Jun: Rs.1000, Peter's promotion
... and so on.
However, as years passed, they began arguing over trivial matters, talked less, and regretted marrying each other. They felt they were the unluckiest couple in the world, devoid of love – a common scenario nowadays.
One day, Maria confided in her mother, "Mom, we can't bear it anymore. We've decided to divorce. I can't believe I chose to marry him!"
Mother replied, "That's fine, dear. If you can't endure it, do what you must. But before you proceed, remember the savings passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Empty it and spend the money. Don't keep any reminders of this unhappy marriage."
Maria agreed with her mother's advice. She went to the bank, stood in line, and intended to close the account. While waiting, she glanced at the passbook's entries. Memories of past joy and happiness flooded her mind, bringing tears to her eyes. She returned home, handed the passbook to Peter, and asked him to spend the money before their divorce.
The following day, Peter returned the passbook to Maria with a new deposit of Rs.5000 and a note saying, "This is the day I realized how much I've loved you all these years and the happiness you've brought me."
They embraced, shedding tears, and placed the passbook back in the safe. The amount saved for their retirement? It didn't matter. The wealth of good years they shared made money insignificant.
"When you stumble, don't focus on the fall but on the place from where you slipped. Life is about learning from mistakes."
Always be happy and keep smiling. 😊
Regards,
Smrithy
Maria married Peter on this day. At the end of the wedding party, Maria's mother gave her a newly opened bank savings passbook with a deposit amount of Rs.1000.
Mother said, "Maria, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your married life. Whenever there is a happy and memorable event in your new life, put some money in and write down the details next to the line. The more memorable the event, the more money you can put in. I've made the first deposit for you today. Do the rest with Peter. Years later, you can look back and see how much happiness you've experienced."
Maria shared this with Peter when they got home. They both thought it was a fantastic idea and eagerly awaited the opportunity to make the second deposit.
Here are some of the entries they made over time:
- 7 Feb: Rs.100, Peter's first birthday celebration after marriage
- 1 Mar: Rs.300, Maria's salary raise
- 20 Mar: Rs.200, vacation trip to Bali
- 15 Apr: Rs.2000, Maria's pregnancy
- 1 Jun: Rs.1000, Peter's promotion
... and so on.
However, as years passed, they began arguing over trivial matters, talked less, and regretted marrying each other. They felt they were the unluckiest couple in the world, devoid of love – a common scenario nowadays.
One day, Maria confided in her mother, "Mom, we can't bear it anymore. We've decided to divorce. I can't believe I chose to marry him!"
Mother replied, "That's fine, dear. If you can't endure it, do what you must. But before you proceed, remember the savings passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Empty it and spend the money. Don't keep any reminders of this unhappy marriage."
Maria agreed with her mother's advice. She went to the bank, stood in line, and intended to close the account. While waiting, she glanced at the passbook's entries. Memories of past joy and happiness flooded her mind, bringing tears to her eyes. She returned home, handed the passbook to Peter, and asked him to spend the money before their divorce.
The following day, Peter returned the passbook to Maria with a new deposit of Rs.5000 and a note saying, "This is the day I realized how much I've loved you all these years and the happiness you've brought me."
They embraced, shedding tears, and placed the passbook back in the safe. The amount saved for their retirement? It didn't matter. The wealth of good years they shared made money insignificant.
"When you stumble, don't focus on the fall but on the place from where you slipped. Life is about learning from mistakes."
Always be happy and keep smiling. 😊
Regards,
Smrithy