VALENTINES DAY (not a joke - very nice)

Vince

This is one for all of us.

It isn't a joke...... it is one of those "warm and fuzzy" stories that makes us feel good about our loved ones. It also gives us food for thought.

What a beautiful story.
I only know of one couple that fits this to a 't' and they've been married over 70 years... gives the rest of us a challenge....doesn't it?
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Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.
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My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
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She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
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She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
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Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
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He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
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Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
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She trimmed the stems and placed them in a very special vase.
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Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
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She would sit for hours, In her husband's favorite chair.
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While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
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A year went by, and it was to live without her mate.
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With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
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Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
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The doorbell rang, and there were roses sitting by her door.
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She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
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Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
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The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
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Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
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"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
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The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know.
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The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance.
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Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.
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There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
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And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year
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There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
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He wrote a special little card... he did this years ago.
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She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
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Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached To get the card.
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Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
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Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
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"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone.
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I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome.
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I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
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Or if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
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The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
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I loved you more than words can say,, you were the perfect wife.
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You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
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I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
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I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
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That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.
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When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
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That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
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I have always loved you and I know I always will.
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But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.
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Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
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I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
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The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
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When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock.
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He will come five times that day, in case you have goneout.
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But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt
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To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him. and place the roses where we are, together once again.
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Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
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Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.
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Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop;
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Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
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Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
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This is Forever Friendship. This is the sacred RED ROSE.
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May we all be loved so much.

Your relationships are the legacy you leave your children and to the world.

Yeah, I know, this one isn't about hunting, but our loved ones share our ups and downs with us, including the good and bad hunting times, so a little time spent thinking of them and their sacrifices for us is time well spent. (Might just be why I am still with the same lady after 32 years)

Cheers, Vince

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"A great post Vince" Thanks