[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] FW: Blue Rose

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From: Larry Perry <larryperry at performancepress.ccsend.com> On Behalf Of Larry Perry
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:11 PM
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Subject: EXT: Blue Rose




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Letter from Larry





Sunday

October 30, 2021





Good Sunday Afternoon Everyone:



 Hope you enjoy today's story about a Blue Rose and think about

 it all day today.



                      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."



"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.



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



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 that 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!



May God bless you and yours. Much love.



Larry





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