She married him today. At the end of the wedding party, her mother gave her a newly opened bank savings passbook, with $1000 deposited in it. She told her, “My dear daughter, take this
passbook. Keep it as a record of your married life. Whenever something happy and memorable happens in your life, put some money in, and then write down what it’s about next to it. The more memorable the event is, the more money you can put in. I’ve done this for you, and started with $1000.” Over the years, the woman followed her mother’s advice. She carefully documented each joyous occasion and deposited money accordingly. The passbook became a journal of her happiness, capturing the milestones and cherished moments of her married life. Years went by, and the couple faced their fair share of ups and downs. The passbook, however, remained a testament to the joy they had experienced together. From the birth of their first child to anniversaries, promotions, and family vacations, the passbook chronicled the tapestry of their shared life.