Red roses were her favorites, 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 notewould 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 thetime. 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 Valentines 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 again? "I know your husband passed away,
 more than a yearago," 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 too 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 onlystop, 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 ofit.
 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.
 
 This is Forever Friendship.
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