" I Love You Anyway"
This is from an article written by Jack Exum

Years ago I heard a story of a man who was being abused by the boss. He was on time every time and often worked overtime without pay. He was being abused, under appreciated and without recognition. He didn't have the courage to face the boss and ask for what was justly his-- a raise in pay.
Now his decision was made. He said to his wife, "Tomorrow I will go to the office and face the owner and make my case." When he arrived home from work the next day, he kissed his wife, hugged his kids and they all gathered in their usual place around the oval table for supper. Silenced ruled and the tension grew. The meal finished, he placed his napkin back in its holder and said. "Today I faced the boss man. I had been repeating the scripture in Ephesians 6:10, Be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. A strange peace came back over me and I ask for the raise that I felt was fair and due. His response was shocking. He said 'Yes' and more than that. All overtime pay will be at double salary." The kids cheered and the wife cried and they were happy. Then he noticed a slip of paper that was hiding under his plate. It read, "Darling, I am so happy you got the raise. You deserved it and more. I love you."
As the wife got up to clear the dishes, another slip of paper fell from her apron pocket. He picked it up and read, "Darling, I'm so sorry you didn't get the raise. You deserved it and more. I love you anyway."

Are we always supportive of those who are so important to us regardless of what happens?