by lenamae 05 Jul 2010

The person who did this was Jack Benny....



Please read this - it is absolutely beautiful.....

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.

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 To live without her mate...

With loneliness and solitude, That had become her fate.

Then, the very hour, 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.

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by judybell 06 Jul 2010

What a lovely story. I also had tears in my eyes thinking of how sad it will be if my DH goes before me. We've had 46 years and God has blessed every one of them,and pray we will have many more. Thanks for sharing such a love story. Judy

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by 02kar Moderator 06 Jul 2010

OK, I am going for my tissues. Everytime I read this story It makes me cry. But oh what a wonderful story it is. The power of love is the best.

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by kalinelson 06 Jul 2010

Beautiful and sweet....what a wonderful love they had for each other.....thanks for sharing this touching story.

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by pennifold 05 Jul 2010

Oh! that made me cry! What a love story - I loved JacK Benny and his humour!

I reckon we should all do this - what do you think?

Love chris

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by shirlener88 05 Jul 2010

Lena Mae, this is one of my favorite stories and it always makes my eyes leak - thinking of the love these two shared. Thanks, for sharing it with us all.

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by designgirl 05 Jul 2010

Isn't that a beautiful story. It brought a tear to my eyes. It is truely a love made in heaven. Thank you for sharing this. Hugs Lynn

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by asterixsew Moderator 05 Jul 2010

Thanks

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