I certainly was surprised when a UPS truck drove in on Monday, February 14 with a long package for me! Wow! This was a first! As I opened it, I allowed myself to enjoy the gift of a dozen uniquely colored roses from my husband!
I once heard a gal say " His gifts cost me money". I confess that this sassy attitude is similar to one I have occasionally taken-I don't need, nor do I want, anything extravagant. However, just this once I have really enjoyed the special treat of these beautiful roses! They are exquisite! There are 3 lavender, 3 salmon, 3 pink and 3 chartreuse (I think that means a lime green). I'll be honest with you- the pink-edged bud in the center is actually my daughter's rose- my light pink one was passing away by then and I didn't want to photograph 11 roses. They all matched each other so well in the intensity of their pastel shades! They lasted a full week.
These roses are a testament to God's Grace and the gift of the Sacrament of Matrimony. There are good days and bad days, good years and bad years, good decades and bad decades!!!!The key, so far, has been to hang in there, keep praying and loving, and avoid quitting 5 minutes before the miracle happens. Thanks for everything, Honey!! I'm crazy in love with you, too!
