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Leona



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PostPosted: November 14, 2004 6:23 PM    Post subject: Thank You Reply with quote

T-bone Steaks, Yellow roses and friendshipHere's to T-bone steaks,
yellow roses and friendship. READ THIS!!!! and then reread it.
Especially the last part...I walked into the grocery store not
particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn't hungry. The pain
of losing my husband of 7 years was still too raw. And this grocery
store held so many sweet memories.He often came with me and almost
every
time he'd pretend to go off and look for something special. I knew
what
he was up to. I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the
three
yellow roses in his hands. He knew I loved yellow roses.With a heart
filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few items and leave, but
even
grocery shopping was different since he had passed on. Shopping for
one
took! time, a little more thought than it had for two. Standing by the
meat, I searched for the perfect small steak and remembered how he had
loved his steak.Suddenly a woman came beside me. She was blonde, slim
and lovely in a soft green pantsuit. I watched as she picked up a
large
pack of T-bones, dropped them in her basket, hesitated, and then put
them back..She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of
steaks. She saw me watching her and she smiled. "My husband loves
T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know." I swallowed the
emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes. "My husband passed
away eight days ago," I told her.Glancing at the package in her hands,
I
fought to control the tremble in my voice. "Buy him the steaks. And
cherish every moment you have together."She shook her head and I saw
the
emotion in her eyes as she placed the package in her basket and
wheeled
away.I turned and pushed my cart across the length of the store to the
dairy products. There I stood, trying to decide which size milk I
should
buy. Quart, I finally decided and moved on to the ice cream. If
nothing
else, I could always fix myself an ice cream cone. I placed the ice
cream in my cart and looked down the aisle toward the front.I saw
first
the green suit, then recognized the pretty lady coming towards me. In
her arms she carried a package. On her face was the brightest smile I
had ever seen. I would swear a soft halo encircled her blonde hair as
she kept walking toward me, her eyes holding mine. As she came closer,
I
saw what she held and tears began misting in my eyes."These are for
you," she said and placed ! three be beautiful long stemmed yellow
roses
in my arms. "When you go through the line, they will know these are
paid
for." She leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then
smiled
again.I wanted to tell her what she'd done, what the roses meant, but
still unable to speak, I watched as she walked away as tears clouded
my
vision.I looked down at the beautiful roses nestled in the green
tissue
wrapping and found it almost unreal. How did she know? Suddenly the
answer seemed so clear. I wasn't alone. Oh, you haven't forgotten me,
have you? I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me,
and
she was his angel.Every day be thankful for what you have and who you
are.(Please read all of this, it is really nice)This is a simple
request. If you appreciate life, send this to your friends, including
the person that sent it to you.Even though I clutch my blanket and
growl
when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many
who are deaf.Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning
light
as long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are
blind.Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you,
Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are
bedridden.Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks
are
lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, my children are so loud.
Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.Even
though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines
and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we
have. There are many who are hungry.Even though the routine of my job
often is monotonous. Thank you, Lor
d, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.Even
though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my
circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.Pass this
on
to the friends you know. It might help a bit to make this world a
better
place to live, right? A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits
need a lift. A friend is someone to treasure.For friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives with Beauty, Joy and Grace and
makes the world we live in a better and happier place.YOU ARE MY
FRIEND!
Now send this to every friend you have and don't forget me
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Quit Date:
October 20, 2004

Posts: 407
Location: Michigan

PostPosted: November 14, 2004 7:56 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

This really is a touching post, thank you so much for sharing this. I sent this to allot of my friends and family. Jeri Wink
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