Valentine's Day Page

�� 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 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 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 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."

Ingredients:
1 c Water
1 - 3 oz pkg Strawberry Gelatin
1 pt Vanilla Ice Cream (2 cups)
1 Chocolate flavored crumb pie shell
Milk chocolate kisses

Ingredients:
Graham cracker pie shell
1 can Cherry or strawberry fruit pie filling or topping
8 oz Cream cheese
8 oz Non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 c Powdered sugar

Ingredients: 1 c Water 1 - 3 oz pkg Strawberry Gelatin 1 pt Vanilla Ice Cream (2 cups) 1 Chocolate flavored crumb pie shell Milk chocolate kisses

Ingredients: Graham cracker pie shell 1 can Cherry or strawberry fruit pie filling or topping 8 oz Cream cheese 8 oz Non-dairy whipped topping 1/4 c Powdered sugar

Ingredients:
1 c Water
1 - 3 oz pkg Strawberry Gelatin
1 pt Vanilla Ice Cream (2 cups)
1 Chocolate flavored crumb pie shell
Milk chocolate kisses

Ingredients:
Graham cracker pie shell
1 can Cherry or strawberry fruit pie filling or topping
8 oz Cream cheese
8 oz Non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 c Powdered sugar