justanolecowboy |
02-12-2013 03:57 PM |
Something to think about...
So - a few weeks ago - I wanted to do something to (honor) - my beautiful lady - so I bought some flowers. No, not for her (well, yes - but no) ... hang on now...:)
I bought flowers in honor of her and took them to the nursing home - and told them to give them to a female resident there - who seemed to be perhaps (neglected) in the way of visits or family more than others - and then left.
When I went back later that day to inquire who they had been given too - they told me where to find the room....now - I didn't want to make her feel awkward or anything like that (and) so I wandered by her room and saw her just sitting there - so I, of course feigned ignorance and asked where the day room was...she was rather feeble and I truly could not hear her - so I had to go all the way in ... which afforded me opportunity to "sit" - and so I asked her for "directions" ... which she gave me - (and) thanked her - and told her she looked "lovely" sitting by her flowers - and she literally "beamed" ...she said some stranger had left them for her - but she was so grateful - that she had forgotten the smell of fresh flowers - and she opened right up ... and so we talked of this and that for several minutes ... then she looked at me quite knowingly and said ... "you aren't really lost are you?" ... Lol! :)
What could I say - "caught" ! So we chatted for several more minutes.
She appreciated those flowers so much - and since my lady was gone away that weekend - my urge to be spontaneous and buy her flowers - worked both ways - honored her and and made my new "ladyfriend" so happy!
So - I pop by for a visit about once a week - a few days ago I brought a big bag of M&M's ... as she let it "slip" on the previous visit how they were her favorites and she never got them anymore....so - she got "two" bags - plain and peanut - as she didn't let it "slip" which one she preferred more! lol!
She makes me smile and laugh - and it is good for me - it is good for her - and it really takes so little time out of my week...and visiting her makes me think of my grandmother - I know I always talk about my grandpa - but I loved my grandmother very much as well - and she spent some few years in that same home ...after several strokes...we visited often - but some never get that at all - and they have so much yet to give - and I was reminded of that...
Last week when I was there - she was (kind enough) to remind me that "this Thursday" would be Valentine's Day... I acted shocked and said "really?" - do you like Valentine's Day? OH yesssss she said my husband always did something very special for me....
So .... how fortunate I am to have (two) beautiful ladies to spoil for Valentine's...I've been told by staff she loves red velvet cake ... so hmn...I guess its off to the bakery for something red velvet for her... (and) maybe just a little bouquet of flowers - that smell "so nice" ...
She is a gem - and while I could kid myself and say I'm doing it for her to be "nice" - I am pretty sure I am the one getting the blessing out of the deal...
SO ... here's my challenge - it (is) going to be Valentine's Day - so, all you great guys out there - why not buy (two) bouquets one for your lady - the other for a "new" lady - and make a new friend ... and to all your beautiful ladies on this site - I'm pretty sure there are some "older" handsome gentlemen who could use a smile from a pretty lady as well ...
It means so much to them for the visit and the company even if it's 15 minutes....we spend more time than that in line at walmart - right? (and) guarantee won't be nearly as rewarding ...
Just think about it ... whatya say? :) ;)
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