Whenever I read the following, I do so through the tears welled in my eyes... If we endeavor to establish such an understanding, such a wonderful, such a true love amongst us, we can make a heaven around us, amongst us...
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
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. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year." She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before. 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. A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentine's before, The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. 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 here, And 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. For 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 to you for 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 some living 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. An emotional one from the internet...
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2Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
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. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year." She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before. 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. A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentine's before, The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. 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 here, And 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. For 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 to you for 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 some living 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. An emotional one from the internet...
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Thanks for posting it. It was very touching. If we stop using our intellects all the time and allow the heart to become alive, these stories will add more life to us to live every available day more meaningfully. Then at the end, we could say we have run the race well!!
Cheers,
Prof. Lakshman
From Sri Lanka, Kolonnawa
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Cheers,
Prof. Lakshman
From Sri Lanka, Kolonnawa
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Beautiful extract.
The real beauty is not in the fact that the flowers were ordered well in advance, even after he was no more, but in the little note that was delivered when the florist knew he had passed away... and the difference it made to Rose when she read it.
Jeroo
From India, Mumbai
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The real beauty is not in the fact that the flowers were ordered well in advance, even after he was no more, but in the little note that was delivered when the florist knew he had passed away... and the difference it made to Rose when she read it.
Jeroo
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Very beautiful story, but it has been posted many times by other members.
Thanks for remembering the story and the value of relationships once again.
LOVE IS TO BE CHERISHED FOR A LIFETIME AND BEYOND.
From India, Delhi
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Thanks for remembering the story and the value of relationships once again.
LOVE IS TO BE CHERISHED FOR A LIFETIME AND BEYOND.
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Hey, it's a great story - I'm not sure if it's true or not. It really touches one's heart. 😊 It can be made into a great Hollywood movie with the cast of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. 😄
A lovely book on similar lines I would recommend to all members is "Love Story" by Erich Segal. Every time I read it, I see different shades of meaning and invariably tears swell. 😊
Would like to share my personal experience:
One of my close friend's fathers met with a near-fatal accident on the Pune-Mumbai highway ten years ago. He was half paralyzed and had lost his memory. His wife (my friend's mother) nursed him back to life while the doctors had given up hope and were really surprised to witness this miracle. She looked after him with great dedication and love, to the extent that he started walking a little bit after years of physiotherapy done by his wife (she is a doctor) and spent endless time talking to him to make him feel important. He was more or less confined to a wheelchair yet was able to talk a little bit.
Just a week ago, he passed away, and I was consoling my dear friend.
I said, "Anand, your dad was really lucky to have your mom as a spouse."
I wonder if I was in the same situation or similar circumstances, would my wife have done the same? Frankly, I doubt it, considering the values of today's generation who are more inclined to self and instant gratification.
I wonder whether true love in today's times exists?
Nay, I am optimistic and sure the above stories shall guide us notwithstanding today's flavor/success of the movie KANK. 😄
Cheers,
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
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A lovely book on similar lines I would recommend to all members is "Love Story" by Erich Segal. Every time I read it, I see different shades of meaning and invariably tears swell. 😊
Would like to share my personal experience:
One of my close friend's fathers met with a near-fatal accident on the Pune-Mumbai highway ten years ago. He was half paralyzed and had lost his memory. His wife (my friend's mother) nursed him back to life while the doctors had given up hope and were really surprised to witness this miracle. She looked after him with great dedication and love, to the extent that he started walking a little bit after years of physiotherapy done by his wife (she is a doctor) and spent endless time talking to him to make him feel important. He was more or less confined to a wheelchair yet was able to talk a little bit.
Just a week ago, he passed away, and I was consoling my dear friend.
I said, "Anand, your dad was really lucky to have your mom as a spouse."
I wonder if I was in the same situation or similar circumstances, would my wife have done the same? Frankly, I doubt it, considering the values of today's generation who are more inclined to self and instant gratification.
I wonder whether true love in today's times exists?
Nay, I am optimistic and sure the above stories shall guide us notwithstanding today's flavor/success of the movie KANK. 😄
Cheers,
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
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Dear Prof. Lakshmnan, Archana, Jeroo, and Rajat,
Professor, you have done a wonderful job of reminding us about the importance of intelligence and love in creating a meaningful life filled with values.
Rajat, thank you for sharing your touching true life experience. The terms "love" and "friendship" are often used so loosely nowadays that we find ourselves needing to distinguish between "True Love" and "True Friendship." As the Professor mentioned, if only we could see through our hearts and communicate with our hearts, we could truly change the world together. Like you, Rajat, I am also an optimistic believer in people, in their values, and in the power of love and friendship. Unfortunately, these values often lie dormant within us, overshadowed by a chaotic array of superficial priorities, leading us to neglect practicing them. It takes strong reminders to awaken these values from their slumber.
Many of us share such thought-provoking illustrations in the hopes of making a difference in a few lives. If this message can impact even a handful of individuals positively, then its purpose is fulfilled.
Thank you once again for your inspiring comments. With warm regards,
Venkat
From India, Mumbai
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Professor, you have done a wonderful job of reminding us about the importance of intelligence and love in creating a meaningful life filled with values.
Rajat, thank you for sharing your touching true life experience. The terms "love" and "friendship" are often used so loosely nowadays that we find ourselves needing to distinguish between "True Love" and "True Friendship." As the Professor mentioned, if only we could see through our hearts and communicate with our hearts, we could truly change the world together. Like you, Rajat, I am also an optimistic believer in people, in their values, and in the power of love and friendship. Unfortunately, these values often lie dormant within us, overshadowed by a chaotic array of superficial priorities, leading us to neglect practicing them. It takes strong reminders to awaken these values from their slumber.
Many of us share such thought-provoking illustrations in the hopes of making a difference in a few lives. If this message can impact even a handful of individuals positively, then its purpose is fulfilled.
Thank you once again for your inspiring comments. With warm regards,
Venkat
From India, Mumbai
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hi sabrivenkat It was a really touching story i am really touched thats all i can say as im out of words the only thing i can say is thanks for posting such good mails.................! regards seema
From India, Delhi
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hai Indeed it was so heartening. As the world goes faster after money the emotions and the family values have come down drastically. Nice posting. continue your valuable postings Regards Santhosh
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Hey all,
Yes, we all can have the same kind of love from our spouses, but before demanding it, we have to consider whether we are willing to provide the same to our spouses. How many times do we express our feelings to our partners? Do we trust them? Do we love them? Can we do everything for them? If the answer is yes, then for sure, your spouse will have the same feeling for you.
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Archna
From India, Delhi
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Yes, we all can have the same kind of love from our spouses, but before demanding it, we have to consider whether we are willing to provide the same to our spouses. How many times do we express our feelings to our partners? Do we trust them? Do we love them? Can we do everything for them? If the answer is yes, then for sure, your spouse will have the same feeling for you.
Cheers,
Archna
From India, Delhi
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I'd like to add a comment here - true love is all about giving, never expecting anything to come your way. These champions of true love are rare in today's world, where everything is weighed in terms of money. People who think such individuals are living in a fool's paradise are the ones who need to wake up and see how those who truly loved their partners led their lives. Sad but true.
Cheers,
Phillipose John
From India, New Delhi
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Cheers,
Phillipose John
From India, New Delhi
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