My husband is a very hard working man. Being a carpenter, I know for a fact that his work takes a toll in his body. Sadly though, I sometimes get bogged down by all the chores at home and hardly have the strength to give him the back rub and massage he needs. When that happens, I just tell him to get a hot shower to ease the pain. My neighbor gave me an idea; one that she gave her husband. I never thought walkin tubs would actually become the best remedy and reward. 

It’s been 3 months since I surprised him with the tub installation. It was not his birthday nor was it any special holiday or occasion. I just wanted to surprise him. I escorted him all the way to the newly installed walk-in bathtub in our bathroom. But of course I added the touch of candles and scents. I remember how he smiled. I also remember seeing him a couple of times dozing off in the tub. Now I hardly hear him say how tired and sore his muscles are because most of the time, what I’d hear is: “I’m going to the tub.”