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>Red roses were her favourites her name was also Rose.
> >And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. > >The year he died, >the roses were delivered to her door. >The card said, "Be my Valentine," >like all the years before. >Each year he sent her roses, >and the note would always say, >" than last year on this day. >My love for you will always grow, with every passing year." >She knew this was the last time >that the roses would appear. >She thought, he ordered roses >in advance before this day. > > > > > >Her loving husband did not know, >that he would pass away. >He always liked to do things early, >way before the time. >Then, if he got too busy, >everything would work out fine. >She trimmed the stems and >placed them in a very special vase. >Then, sat the vase beside >the portrait of his smiling face. She would sit for hours, >In her husband's favorite chair. >While staring at his picture, >and the roses sitting there. >to live without her mate. >With loneliness and solitude, >which had become her fate. > >Then, the very hour, >as on many Valentines before, >The doorbell rang, and there >She brought the roses in, >and then just looked at them in shock. >Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop. > >The owner answered, and she asked >him, if he would explain, Why would someone do this to her, causing her >such pain? > "I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago," > The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. > The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance. > Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance. > > There is a standing order, that I have on file down heAnd he has paid, >well in advance, > you'll get them every year. > There also is another thing, that I think you should know, > > He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago. > > Then, should ever I find out that he's no longer here, that's the card >that > should be sent to you the following year." > She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard. > > Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card. Inside >the card, she saw that he had written her a note Then, as she stared in >total silence, > this is what he wrote... > > "Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone. > > I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome. > > I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real. > > Or if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. > The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. > > I loved you more than words can say, you >were the perfect wife. >You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need. I know it's >only been a year, > but please try not to grieve I want you to be happy, even when you > shed your tears. > > That is why the roses will be sent you for many years. > > When you get these roses, think of all the happiness, > >That we had together, and how both of us were blessed. >I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you >must go on, you >have so much living to do still. > > Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days. >I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways. >The roses will come every year and they will only stop, >When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock. >He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. > But after his last visit, he will >know without a doubt >To take the roses to the place, where >I've instructed him. > And place the roses where we are, > together once again. > Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; > > Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. > Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; > > Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. > >Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just >waiting for you to open it. |
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