A Special Valentine

A SPECIAL VALENTINE

 

On June 11, 2011 God called Carl Anderson home after many years of illnesses and cardio events including a near death experience.

 

A few days after he died, Lyn, his wife for 35 years, receive a mailing from the local hospice. It was a printed message entitled, “The Colors of Honor." Lyn explained the message this way:

 

Scarlet Red:  you are deep in grief and in denial, “this can’t be true.”

 

Indigo Blue:  reality sets in, you are depressed and you realize your loss in permanent.

 

Soothing Lavender: This is when memories bring you comfort instead of pain.

 

 

A friend from work called and invited her to lunch for Valentine’s Day.  When Lyn arrived at the restaurant she couldn’t believe what happened next. Her friend handed her a Lavender rose and a message from Carl.  

(Carl had phoned the friend  just before he died. He told her what he wanted to say in the letter and asked her to bring Lyn a rose. He did not specify the color.)

 

The letter read:

 

“I know I am not here with you this Valentine’s day since I am in Heaven with our Father.

 

“My love for you is eternal and even though I am not here in the flesh, I will always be by your side in Spirit.

 

“Please remember the love we have shared, along with the laughter and joy. I wish I had more time with you. I want you to know that I will always love you and thank you for being my best friend and my wife all these years we have spent together.

 

“I will be waiting for you.

 

“Love, Your Husband."

 

 Adapted from Go Figure America

Shared by Lyn Anderson

Three Lakes Wisconsin