"BLUE ROSE"

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:50 am "BLUE ROSE"

I just wanted to share this, it brought tears to my eyes, very heartfelt.

*A Blue Rose *

*Having four visiting family members, my wife was very busy, so I offered to
go to the store for her to get some needed items, which included light
bulbs, paper towels, trash bags, detergent and Clorox. So off I went.*

*I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies and headed for the
checkout counter, only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man who
appeared to be about sixteen-years-old. I wasn't in a hurry, so I patiently
waited for the boy to realize that I was there. This was when he waved his
hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, "Mommy, I'm over
here."*

*It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged and also startled as he
turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His eyes
widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said, "Hey Buddy, what's your
name?"*

*"My name is Denny and I'm shopping with my mother," he responded proudly.*

*"Wow," I said, "that's a cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name
is Steve."*

*"Steve, like Stevarino?" he asked. "Yes," I answered. "How old are you
Denny?"*

*"How old am I now, Mommy?" he asked his mother as she slowly came over from
the next aisle.*

*"You're fifteen-years-old Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass
by."*

*I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes
about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with
excitement, because he was the center of someone's attention. He then
abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.*

*Denny's mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the
time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn't even look
at him, much less talk to him.*

*I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said something I have no idea
where it came from, other than by the prompting of the Holy Spirit. I told
her that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in God's Garden;
however, "Blue Roses" are very rare and should be appreciated for their
beauty and distinctiveness. You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and if someone
doesn't stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with
their kindness, then they've missed a blessing from God.*

*She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked, "Who
are you?"*

*Without thinking I said, "Oh, I'm probably just a dandelion, but I sure
love living in God's garden."*

*She reached out, squeezed my hand and said, "God bless you!" and then I had
tears in my eyes.*

*May I suggest, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE,
don't turn your head and walk off. Take the time to smile and say Hello. Why?
Because, by the grace of GOD, this mother or father could be you. This could
be your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. What a difference a moment can mean
to that person or their family.*

*From an old dandelion! Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly. Leave the rest to God.*

*"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how you made them feel!"

ANON.*

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:42 am (No subject)

Hi,

What a wonderful story and how true it is..I believe ALL CRUSHERS are Blue Roses Very Happy

Hugs,

Sarah Smile

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:18 pm (No subject)

I agree it is beautiful. So many people shy away from Blue Roses like they are contagious or something. Mostly because they are uncomfortable because they don't know what to say or do or are afraid of being too forward.
It can be uncomfortable if your not accustomed to it but like this story shows if yo force yourself at least once you will be surprised and not only will it make them feel good, YOU will feel good all day too!

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:02 pm (No subject)

awww what a touching story thank you for sharing. Smile

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:13 am (No subject)

Very touching and true.The two down syndrome that live here are Blue Roses to us.Please,always take the time to at least give them a smile and hello.It really makes their day when someone pays attention to them.God Bless all Red Roses!!!

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:48 am (No subject)

Definately brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:51 am (No subject)

I thought this was so beautiful I felt I should share, and you are right a little hello is all it takes to make someones day.