Wife reveals the reason she takes a BITE out of her husband’s sandwich every day before packing it in his work lunchbox
- A woman revealed why she takes a bit out of her husband’s sandwich every day
- Tracy Howell, from Texas, said she has been married for 41 years
- She takes a bite out of his sandwich to symbolize ‘having lunch together’
- Thousands praised the wife and said the couple have a ‘role model marriage’
A woman has revealed the ‘adorable’ reason why she has taken a bite out of her husband’s sandwich every day of their 41-year marriage.
Tracy Howell, from Texas, posted on Facebook, where she explained that the half-eaten roll in a Ziploc bag every day symbolizes her having ‘lunch with him’ while he’s away at work.
People from all over the world have praised the devoted wife, and said that Tracy and her husband Clifford have a ‘role model marriage’.
A woman who has been married for 41 years has revealed the adorable reason why she takes a bite out of her husband’s sandwich (pictured) before packing it for him to take to work
Heartwarming: Tracy Howell, from Texas, went viral on Facebook after revealing that she takes a bite out of her husband Clifford’s lunch so they feel like they are eating together every day
Posting on Facebook, Tracy wrote: ‘Clifford and I have been married almost 41 years and I have made his lunch every working day since day one.
‘On occasion I would join him on the job site and have lunch with him. He made the comment once that lunch tasted better when you share it with someone you love.
‘Soon after that, while fixing his sandwich one night, I took a bite out of it before putting it away.’
She continued: ‘When he got home (long before cell phones), he commented that someone took a bite out of his sandwich.
‘I told him that since I couldn’t join him for lunch, I took a bite so he knew I was joining him.
‘I continue to do this frequently (unless it’s tuna or pimento cheese), and he still says, “saw you joined me for lunch today and it sure was good”.’
More than 23,000 people have ‘liked’ Tracy’s post since she uploaded it earlier this month, with many of the commenters saying they hugely appreciate the simple but sweet gesture.
‘That is so sweet. I just love this,’ one woman wrote.
‘I can see how your love has stayed strong for 41 years, happy anniversary,’ another added.
Many said that they do something similar for their children, so that their kids feel like they are always having lunch with their parents.
‘I love you guys anyway and now I love you even more! That’s how it’s supposed to be and so seldom is,’ one woman wrote.
‘This is so special. You have a role model marriage,’ another added.
In a sweet follow-up post, Tracy opened up more about how the simple act of taking a bite out of Clifford’s sandwich has helped to strengthen their bond over the years.
‘The only thought that comes to my mind when I fix his lunch and “take a bite of his sandwich” is how much I love him,’ she explained.
‘About as much thought as he puts into a phone call in the middle of the day when he tells me “he just needs to hear my voice” or a little note we leave for each other here and there from time to time.’
We probably tell each other a dozen times a day that we love each other. We never wanted the other to “assume” we loved them. We don’t go out of our way, it’s just as natural to us as brushing your teeth.
I give all glory to God for putting us together almost 41 years ago and giving us the patience to find the good, and learn to talk it out instead of throwing in the towel when times got hard.
I guess when Cliff asked me to marry him on our first date that him and God knew we were meant to be. Wow!