Here'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 package 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. A 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 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, tempers are short,
and 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
picture 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, Lord, 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!

God bless you and yours.

I had to pass it on got in a email today.

Thank you K. That really meant alot.

I am so honored that you are my friend.



U.

Taht was really sweet kojac and i'm so glad to be able to count you as a
friend

thanks kojack hat is so sweet

kojack...

Thank you...this made me cry

omg its wayyyyyyyyy to early for me to start crying and
blubberingggggggggg!!!!! gaaaaaaaaaaawd!!!!


great post kojak!!!

This is a reminder that i wish i had years ago. Thank you so much for
sharing the beauty of the human soul. Awesome!!! Now i have to shut
down. Water and electrical devices do not mix. Thanks again.

{{{{{{{{{ Pretty Eyes }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
So Beautiful,,,

That's beautiful Kojack...Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!

TY all my friends, I agree very touching.

great post kojack

it was good that you shared with all.. I myself have read that b4, but
sure others may not have.

I had read that before also but thank's kojack. Brings tears to my eyes
each time I read it.

Very touching, I agree brought tears to my eyes too.

Thanks for posting one of my favorite e-mails...it is one that I forward
every time I recieve it.

Very touching!

that is awsume kojak my eyes misted up here at work and a co worker
asked what was wrong. she read it and got tears in her eyes now half the
office is weeping!!! thanks again

It is a shame that it takes such a wonderful story like this for most to
appreciate how truely lucky we are for every moment that we have here .
Thanx for the slap in the face I needed it today for sure .