the story of roses on the windshield
August 30, 2008
I awoke this morning after a rather fitful sleep, stressed and worried about a lot of things that are happening in my life. As I do every morning, I turned over to snuggle with Brenda (after 28 years, still the best way to start my day).
She sensed my pain and asked me what was bothering me. I shared my thoughts and feelings and cried on her shoulder. She said, “Check your email.”
Check my email? Hmmm. That’s a bit different!
I went into my office, got my laptop and brought it with me to the bedroom. With my love at my side, I opened Outlook and clicked on the note with the subject “Read this first.”
What was in the email from Brenda?
Well, before I share it with you so that you understand the power of her message, you need to have a bit more background.
Like many in love, Brenda and I like to surprise each other with little things that say “I love you.” One of my favorites is giving her flowers. It’s my way of saying “You bring color and beauty into my life every day. The flowers are a way for me to bring color and beauty into yours. When you see them, smile and know how much I love you.”
Every once in a while, I will buy a single pink rose (Brenda’s favorite) and drive over to where she works and place it on the windshield of her car. When she gets off after a long day at work and walks to her car, I know she will smile, and maybe even cry.
Brenda tells me her co-workers ask her, “Did Paul do something? Did you have a fight?” She says, “No, he puts Roses on my Windshield to show his love for me.”
Roses on the Windshield
What are yours? Every day, we live. Every day, we love or long for love. Every day, millions of people in love wonder if their husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend really loves them.
Love… How can we express a feeling that is beyond words? With little things. With words. With looks. With hugs and pats. With notes. With Roses on the Windshield.
What are your Roses on the Windshield?
How are you telling your love that they are your love? What are the little things that you do to surprise them? Of all of God’s gifts, the greatest is love. It is one of the few things in life that not only makes our lives better, but makes the world a better place.
Roses on the Windshield are not just for lovers. They are there to share with our children, our parents, our brothers, sisters, neighbors, co-workers and pets. They may be flowers. They may be words, smiles, notes or an attitude. The key for us is to realize that the roses are always staring us directly in the eyes, to realize that somewhere… no, everywhere, somebody craves Roses on their Windshield.
Back
to my story -
What did Brenda write that made me cry
on this Monday morning?
“This
is the rose
on
the windshield of your car!!!
Dear Babe,
If you don’t remember, I told you this song reminds me of you. Please listen to the lyrics of “The Time of my Life”. It says it all. This is the time of your life. The time for you to shine. The time for you to show others and to teach others the gifts that you have. The time for you to achieve all that you want to achieve. The time for you to be proud of yourself. The time for us. The time of our future.
The song talks about the ups and downs but ends up with the upside of it all. I believe in you. I believe in what you can do. I believe the knowledge you have to give. I believe in the spirit and enthusiasm you have to give. I believe in you winning it all!
As I watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympics, I thought of you. Working so hard for the goal. Working for the gold. But at the end becoming one with each other. And becoming one with the universe. Thank God we are one with each other.
Now that we are, again, empty nesters, I feel like we are starting over. Go for the GOLD. You are my love, my life and my soul mate.”
Love,
Your Babe”
If you don’t remember, I told you this song reminds me of you. Please listen to the lyrics of “The Time of my Life”. It says it all. This is the time of your life. The time for you to shine. The time for you to show others and to teach others the gifts that you have. The time for you to achieve all that you want to achieve. The time for you to be proud of yourself. The time for us. The time of our future.
The song talks about the ups and downs but ends up with the upside of it all. I believe in you. I believe in what you can do. I believe the knowledge you have to give. I believe in the spirit and enthusiasm you have to give. I believe in you winning it all!
As I watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympics, I thought of you. Working so hard for the goal. Working for the gold. But at the end becoming one with each other. And becoming one with the universe. Thank God we are one with each other.
Now that we are, again, empty nesters, I feel like we are starting over. Go for the GOLD. You are my love, my life and my soul mate.”
Love,
Your Babe”
Included in the email was a link to the David Cook, 2008 American Idol winner singing "The time of My Life", which you can watch below.
There can never be enough love in the world. Where there is love, miraculous things can happen. Share your stories of love with your friends and family, with your neighbors, your Facebook and MySpace friends and at work. You may not only get an inspiration, you may also give one!
Well, that's my story of love. My story of Roses on the Windshield. Gifts of love don't have to be expensive, nor are they necessarily gifts or surprises. Sometimes, a rose is as simple as starting her car on a cold morning so it's warm when she goes to work. To me, Roses on the Windshield go beyond a special gift, it's a way of living and of loving.
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