At this time? It’s almost midnight!
Who is calling me at this hour? Here I am, not interested in letting anything come between me and my sleep, yet I drag myself to check the screen.
Eh! Big Sis? Why is she calling me? What have I done this time around? Already nervous just by the sight of her name on my screen.The urge to go back to sleep vanished from my body, and I dare not miss her call.
It was my older sister calling me. I’d forgotten about my dad’s birthday again (like I do every year). Her voice had that edge of disappointment; the kind you can’t ignore. “You know he doesn’t ask for much,” she said. And she was right. My dad has always been the quiet type, never expecting grand gestures, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t appreciate them
The guilt hit me harder than usual that year. I felt so bad and upset with myself that she had to remind me again, and this time, Daddy’s birthday was only a few minutes away into the next day.
How often do we assume that the people we love know how much they mean to us? A simple call or a thoughtful message could’ve made his day, but I missed the chance. That night, I made a promise to myself: no more missed moments. Life gets busy, but the people who matter deserve to feel remembered and cherished.
Making things right
Fast forward to now, and I’ve learned that showing love doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether it’s a heartfelt card or a small gift, it’s the thought that counts. That’s one of the reasons I love platforms like Lovebox; they make it easy to stay connected and show care, even when life gets hectic. From scheduled reminders to meaningful gift ideas, it’s all about making those special moments unforgettable.
And so, for Dad’s next birthday, I decided to plan ahead. I didn’t need anything extravagant, just something that would show him I was thinking about him. I browsed through some gift collections he will really like and found the perfect gift: a leather-bound journal (he loves to jot down his thoughts and write out his plans) paired with a personalized e-card with a note written on it from me, his lastborn. It will mean the whole world to him. It felt simple yet meaningful.
When the day arrived, I scheduled the gift to be delivered first thing in the morning. The look on Dad’s face when he received it? Priceless! His smile spoke volumes, and for the first time in years, I felt like I’d truly honored him. He later told me that the card meant even more than the gift, it reminded him that I hadn’t forgotten, that he mattered.
Every moment matters
Now, birthdays, anniversaries, or even random days when I just feel like saying “I love you” have become opportunities to reconnect with my loved ones overseas and strengthen the ones close to me. Life still gets busy, but with my new best friend, Lovebox, it’s possible to keep those promises we make to ourselves, just like I did, to never miss another moment to make the people we love feel truly cherished. After all, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
What about you?
Think of someone you care about so much. You’d be surprised how unbelievably amazing the experience of gifting can be, especially when you use Lovebox.
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