Send My Love to Heaven

What can I say about a girl I loved since I was ten..... that I love the way she laughs
at me when I commit mistakes, the way she fusses over silly things and even the
way she cries over some sad silly late night show? Somehow, I wished I could have
told her that I love her but now there's no hope in doing so. For now, it's rather too
late- too late for me to do so.

She was my best friend and I have known her since we were small. She knew all my
secrets, which reveals my feelings for her, that I love her not only because she's
pretty and smart but also the way she laughs at everything and the way she sees life
and love.

I could still remember the first time we met; I was five years old then. It was one
windy afternoon having no one to play with except for my best friend, Troy. He and
his family just moved out to transfer at a neighboring state because his father got
promoted. And so I climbed up our tree house, I saw a moving truck coming down
the street. I watched it approaching and noticed a family station wagon following it.
It stopped in front of the house and out came a family. I was about to glance away
when out came the loveliest girl I've seen. She was four years old that time but then
even at an early age she was a beauty. She had long curly hair, which reached
almost to her waist. She had fair complexion and eyes which could make a man lose
his heart into them. I continued to watch her when suddenly she looked up and saw
me watching them in the tree house window. I was about to duck when she smiled
and waved her hand. I waved back then watched in amazement as I saw her running
towards the tree house. So I went to the edge of the ladder and said, "Would you
like to come up?" she answered, "May I?" So I help her climb up and when she
reached the top she then turned to me and said, "By the way, my name's Sam,
what's yours?" I answered, “My name is Christopher but then you can call me Chris."
She smiled and said, “Well I like your name. Hey your tree house's neat!" then I
replied, “Thanks! Troy and I made this. This used to be our hide out. We used to
goof around, play ball and go biking together. He was my best friend and I kind of
miss him you know." She smiled and said "I'm here now, we could do things you do
with troy and I could be your new best friend too. I never had a boy for a friend
before so it could be exciting to have one. I could learn how to play ball and I have
my bicycle so we could go biking together. Now how does that sound to you?" I
smiled and said, "Well that sounds good enough." Then she held her hand and said,
"It's a deal then!" So that's how it started.

So we became best friends and it was kind of strange at first for she was a girl and
there are things which I was little bit hesitant to indulge her like catching frogs,
swimming in the lake and climbing trees, but then she tried and did everything just
to please me. There was even a time when she fell off the bike trying to catch up
with me in a race we had and I was the one who bandaged her scraped knee. I could
still remember the time when she hit the window of our neighbor when we were
playing baseball and it was I who talked to Mr. Chambers and promised to pay for
the damage, which meant having to loose a week’s allowance. I remembered the
time when I fell off the tree when I tried to rescue a little kitten because Sam was
near to tears when she saw the helpless kitten trapped in a branch. I even fought
with the tough guy when they teased Sam and made her cry and I ended up having
a black eye and a bruised cheek. I remember Sam crying as she placed an ice bag
over the damaged eye and later gave it a get-well kiss. I did everything to please her
and gave everything her little heart desires.

The lake was our favorite hang out. We had our Saturday swim routine. We would
pack food and later eat them under the big oak tree. There was a special branch in
which the two of us could sit together and tell each other's dreams. She dreams of
being a Ballerina and she knows my dream of becoming a doctor. She never laughs
at my dreams and pursuits even if they were quite impossible. It made me like her
even more.

As years went by, I noticed that my feelings towards her were slowly changing.
Somehow, I thought it was just a simple crush case. But when I started thinking
about her at night, dreaming of her and having the feeling of wanting to be with her
all the time, I thought it was something different, something that made me feel
strange, but then it was exhilarating feeling. It made me feel so alive. Whenever our
hands touch, I could feel the tingling sensation in my spine. Once, when we were at
the lake having our Saturday swim routine and as I carried her towards the water
edge, I had the feeling of not wanting to let go. I just wanted that moment to
continue hoping it would never end. I then realized I was slowly falling in love with
my best friend.

Many times I tried to deny the feeling for I was scared to imagine what would
happen if ever I'd try to tell her how I feel about her. I was scared because she
might think that I'm taking advantage of her and our friendship. I was afraid of
losing her so I just kept my feeling hidden.

We reached the age of fifteen and I noticed that Sam grew lovelier each day. How
my heart aches wherever I see boys glance her way. I want to punch their noses as I
watch them talking to her giving compliments, flowers and chocolates. There were
times when I watch her at a distance mixed feelings of anger and hurt because it
hurts so much to know that there were so many things I wanted to tell her but then I
could not do so. There were so many presents which I long to give her but then I
could not for she might see me only as a friend. I was also scared of letting her know
how I feel about her as much as losing her.

Then one day, I just learned from a friend that she already had a boyfriend. At first,
I tried to convince myself that it was just a rumor. Her boyfriend was Mark, a
popular senior, who was the heartthrob of the campus. She, being the cheerleader
was close to the basketball team which Mark was the captain. When I saw them
walking together at the parking lot that afternoon, I watched her with my heart
slowly breaking into pieces. I saw her wave at me but I just pretended not to see her
for I was scared that she might see in my eyes the pain I'm feeling inside because of
seeing her with another guy.

Those days that followed where the saddest days of my life. How my heart aches
when I see her walk by me with him at her side. every time we meet in hallways and
I see him around her, there's a feeling inside me that makes me want to grab her
away from him. How it hurts to see the girl I long possess was now owned by
somebody else. That special smile I long for her to cast on me was now casted on
him as she passes by me she doesn’t know that I whisper the words "God how I love
you."

Then one faithful day they broke up. She came too me that evening crying on my
shoulder. They had a big fight and it ended up to their break up. Mixed feelings were
scaring me inside. I was happy because she was free and maybe I would have the
chance of telling her my true feelings for her but then I was feeling so bad because
she is crying her heart out just for him. At that time, I was not quite sure of what I
wanted to do.

So we found ourselves doing what we did in old days with our Saturday swim
routine, spending time in our tree house. We still enjoyed doing childish pranks for
we still are both young at heart.

So many chances I had for me to confess my feelings for her but still I couldn't bring
myself to her for I was scared of losing her once more. I once lost her, now I could
not bear of losing her again by telling her I love her. So I just kept my feelings even
if it was bursting to be expressed from my aching heart.

It was a week from our JS Prom, we were seated at the branch of an oak tree drying
ourselves after our afternoon swim when she said, "I was wondering Chris if you
would like to be my partner?" It just got out of my wits for it was like a dream I
never thought would happen. It took me awhile to answer her, "I thought there are
so many boys who would die for you to be their partner?" So she turned away and
quietly said, "Well I just thought I would like to spend that night with my best
friend." Then she continued in a whisper I could barely hear, "Don't you want to die
just like them to be my partner Chris?" I was too stunned to speak for it came close
for me to blurt my feelings for her. We we're silent for a while until I finally
whispered, "I would be happy to be your partner Sam." The she smiled and suddenly
kissed my cheek. I could hardly contain the joy I felt that time. I saw her turned red
and bowed her head. Suddenly she stood up and run towards the water saying, "Last
one to reach the water treats to sundae fudge!" I ran slowed up so that I would lose
which meant having to have her with me for another three hours or more.

Our Prom night came. I bought a new tuxedo and poured almost the entire bottle of
perfume. I went to fetch Sam. Sam's mother greeted me and I went to sit in the
living room waiting for her to come down. I was talking to her father when I heard
her say, "How do I look?" I look up and saw her lovelier than ever in a strapless
white dress with her hair flowing around her face. I stood up and opened my mouth
but found out I could not find my voice. Then I got her hand shakily fastened the
corsage around her wrist and whispered, "To the loveliest girl in the whole world."
She then asked, “Is that true?" I nodded and she smiled and I smiled back then I
turned to open the door for her.
When we arrived at the gymnasium we hardly recognized our classmates. Gone were
the jeans and T-shirts. They were replaced with tuxedos and gowns. Then I held out
her hand bowed and said," Would you give me the honor of your first dance?" She
laughed and curtseyed. Then I led her to the dance floor.

It was like a dream coming true, a moment of enchantment. I was there dancing
with the only girl I ever loved. She was smiling up to me, as we were slowly moving
in a smooth gliding motion. I found myself lost as I stared down to her sparkling
eyes. The curls of her long hair were like waves enhancing her beautiful face. There
were so many things I wanted to tell her that moment. I wanted to tell that she was
the most beautiful girl that night. I wanted to tell her that she would always be the
beacon of light in my darkness, but what I wanted to tell her the most was that I
love her. I drew up all my courage and bent to whisper it in her ear but suddenly the
music stopped and the magic was gone. I came close to telling her, but still haven't
done it.

We walked towards the table and found ourselves surrounded by friends. I asked her
if she wanted a drink, she nodded and so I went to get one. It took me a long time
to get one and when I returned to our table, she was gone. I asked her friend, Katie,
where she was but she told me that she doesn't know. So I went and search for her.

As I was searching for her, I reached the garden. There I saw two silhouette figures
outlined by the moon's silvery light. They were so close to each other. I could never
describe the feeling I had when I recognized the white dress Sam was wearing that
night. I just turned and left the gymnasium. Since that night, I avoided her. Many
times she tried talking to me but I never gave her the chance to do so. I was afraid
to hear her say that she loves Mark and not me. I would rather have left in ignorance
of her true feelings for me than to hear from those dreaded words and feel my hope
crush and my heart break. I didn't return her calls. I would not see her if she comes
into our house. In the hallways, as she approaches I would go to another direction.
It also hurts to do those things but then I thought that was the best way to forget
her. Those months were tormenting but still I kept my pride.

The day of our graduation came. I was planning to take up medicine at a neighboring
state and was to move out the next day. As the program ended, she approached me
and handed me a rose. As she stared at me. There was something in her eyes I
couldn't describe. There was sadness in them and when she smiled it wasn't the
same smile she had. I wanted to hug her at that moment, tell her that I love her but
then she turned and walked away from me.

So I moved out the next day as I planned. Luckily, I was accepted at the university.
I concentrated with my studies but still I think of her at night. I was always
wondering if she thinks of me too. I tried hard not to think of her but still I could not
stop myself from loving her. Each achievement I have was done for her. I thought
that if I will be successful one day, I would be able to tell her that I love her and by
that time, I'm worthy of having her.
It was a year after our graduation when I decided to return home and see her again.
I thought a year is too much for me not to see her and during the past year I felt like
a person lost in the desert and only the sight of her could quench the thirst I have
inside. As I got off the plane, I went home directly, desperate to get to her house
desperate to see her, to hug her. Then I would tell her that I missed her and that I
have loved her for a long time. This time I am determined to let her know my true
feelings for her and I could not contain anymore the love I have for her.

I reached their house; I saw her older sister and I approached her. I smiled at her
but I noticed she didn't smile back. I was confused for she used to be a cheerful lasy
just like my dear Sam. I then asked," Hi Jen! I guess you're surprised why I'm here.
Well I just want to visit you and I was also hoping to see Sam. I kind of miss her you
know. Ummm.........bby the way have you seen her?" All I saw was sadness in her
eyes as she replied quietly "Come follow me."

I was confused with the way she's acting but still I followed her. As we were walking,
I was trying to indulge her in a conversation but just answered my questioned
briefly. Then I realized that she was leading me to the direction of the lake. It was
still the same as I left it, with the same oak tree Sam and I used to climb up. I
smiled upon remembering the kiss Sam gave me when I agreed to be her partner.
It's been one of the happiest days in my life and I realized that I missed Sam more
than I thought. The Jen stopped walking and pointed to the tree. She then
whispered, "There's Sam."

I looked at where she was pointing and saw a newly dug tomb with the name of the
girl I ever loved. I could not believe at what I saw and desperately tried convincing
myself that this is all just a nightmare and I would soon wake up.

I stared at Jenny in disbelief with her eyes searching for explanations and slowly
started saying," It has been a week since she died. She died of Leukemia, but even
though she was sick, she never stopped thinking about you. It was even your name
she uttered before she died. She asked us to bury her here for she always regards
this place as a place of LOVE. She said that this is where she had spent the happiest
days and that was when she was with you. By the way, she also asked me to give
you this." She handed me a parcel and with that she left.

I slowly opened the parcel and saw that it contained the dried orchid from the
corsage I gave her for our prom. Then at the bottom I saw a letter. It was dated last
month. I opened it with shaking hands and started reading........

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I know by this time you read this letter I'm gone. I just want to tell you that I feel
very lucky and thankful to God that I had a friend like you. I would also like you to
know that I had left something inside, something I kept from you all these years. I
love you Chris, not in a friendly way but as one who would feel like spending the rest
of my life with. I have always loved you even from the start. I guess it just bloomed
each day that's why the happiest days of my life was when you were by my side. You
just don't know how I dreamed of you at night and wake up in the morning and
dream no more for you are with me. When you are away, I can't stop crying because
I'm afraid to think that you are with another girl. I just can't bear to see you with
another girl. I just want you all to myself. I may sound selfish but that's how I feel.
Each time you held me close to you was like a dream coming true for to be close to
you and feel your heart beating next to mine was heaven. So many things I did so
that you will learn to love me but I NEVER saw a hint. I did everything to please you
because I love you so much that I even tried to full myself that you're in love with
me too. So many nights I've cried when I think of myself unloved by you. Well you
might think that what I'm saying are lies but, I tell you, my heart speaks the truth
for I cannot bear telling a lie to the one I love.

I know you might be thinking of Mark but I just did that to make you jealous, to
make you see me as a young woman, capable of loving and not as the little girl you
used to play with. Sometimes I imagined that you were jealous and fooled myself
that it was a sign that you feel something for me too. When Mark and I broke up and
I came crying, I just did that to know how you would react and with that I'll know
that you love me too. But I failed for you didn't give me any clue. When our prom
night came, you just don't know how happy I was when you handed me the corsage
and saying that I was the loveliest girl in the whole world. While we were dancing, I
wanted so desperately to hear you say that you love me too but you NEVER did.
When Mark came and pleaded me to give him a second chance, I was scared that
you might see us talking. I didn't want you to get the wrong impression so I told him
we would talk in the garden. There I explained to him that it's you whom I really
love. What happened next was that I found you missing and later learned that you
were searching for me, I just concluded that you saw us together. The next day, I
tried to explain but then you never gave me a chance to do so. You continuously
avoided me and never knew how much pain I've experienced that time. I felt the
world crushing on me. In our Graduation day, when I approached you, I wanted to
tell you how much I love you but I decided that I just couldn't do it. I could not bear
to hear that all you feel for me is just brotherly hand of love. For I want you to love
me as a woman and not as a girl or playmate. So I just turned away and left.

Now that saying I LOVE YOU might be too late, still I want you to know that I will
always love you and my heart has always been and will be yours alone.

P.S.
Think of me sometimes.... and always remember that loving you was the best thing
that ever happened in my life.

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I felt my tears falling as I folded the letter. I wanted to shout out to let her know
that I love her, if not as much, but more than she did for me. I love her more than
anything in this world. I knelt touching the soil of her grave and rain started to fall. I
continued crying softly and whispered, "Oh God, send my love to heaven."

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A Sad Love Story

It all started when I was 6 years old. While I was playing outside on my farm in
California, I met a boy. He was an average kind of boy who teased you and then you
chased them and beat them up. After that first meeting in which I beat him up we kept on
meeting and beating each other up at the fence. That only lasted for a little while though.
We would meet at the fence all the time and we were always together. I would tell him all
my secrets. He was quite very quiet he would just listen to what I had to say. I found him
easy to talk to and I could talk to him about everything. In school we had separate friends
but when we got home we would always talk about what happened in school. One day I
said to him that a guy I liked hurt me and broke my heart. He just comforted me and said
everything would be okay. He gave me words of encouragement and helped me get over
him. I was happy and thought of him as a real friend. But I knew that there was
something else about him that I liked. I thought of it that night and figured it was just a
friend kinda thing that I was feeling. All through high school and even through
graduation we're always together and of course I thought of it as being friends. But I
knew deep inside that I really felt differently. On graduation night even though we had
different dates to the prom I wanted to be with him. That night after everybody went
home I went to his house and wanted to tell him that I wanted to see him. Well, that night
was my big chance and all I did was just sit there with him watching the stars and talking
about what I was going to do and what he was going to do. I looked into his eyes and
listened to him talk about what his dream was. How he wanted to get married and settle
down. He said how he wanted to be rich and successful. All I could do was to tell him my
dream and cuddle next to him. I went home hurting because I didn't tell him how I was
feeling.
I wanted to tell him so bad that I loved him but I was too scared and frightened. I let my
feelings go and told myself that someday I would tell him just how I felt. All through
college I wanted to tell him but he always had someone with him. After graduation he got
a job in New York, I was happy for him but at the same time I was sad to see him go. I
was sad also because I didn't tell him how I felt. But I couldn't let him know now that he
was leaving for his big job. So I just kept it to myself and watched him go on the plane. I
cried as I hugged him for what I felt was going to be the last time. I went home that night
and cried my eyes out. I felt hurt that I didn't tell him what I had inside my heart. Well, I
got a job as a secretary and then worked my way to a computer analyst. I was proud of
what I had accomplished. One day I got a letter with an invitation to a marriage. It was
from him, I was happy and sad at the same time. Now I know that I could never be with
him and that we could only be friends. I went to the wedding the next month. It was a big
occasion. The big church wedding and the reception at the hotel.
I met the bride and of course him. I fell in love one more time. But I held back so it
wouldn't spoil what should be the happiest day in his life. I tried to have fun that night but
it was killing me inside watching him being so happy and me trying to be happy covering
up my sadness tears inside of me. I left New York feeling that I did the right thing.
Before I left on the flight, he came running out of nowhere and said his good-byes and
how he was very happy to see me. I came home and just tried to forget about what went
on in New York. I had to go on with my life. As the years went on, we wrote to each
other on what was going on and how he had missed talking to me. On one occasion he
never wrote back to me at all. I was getting worried as to why he hadn't written anything
for a long time after I had already written 6 letters to him. Well, just when everything
seemed hopeless and sad in my life, I got a note that said: "meet me at the fence where
we used to talk about things". I went and saw him there. I was happy to see him, but he
was broken-hearted and sad inside. We hugged until we couldn't breathe anymore. Then
he told me about the divorce and why he hadn't written for a long time. He cried until he
couldn't cry anymore. Finally, we went back to the house and talked and laughed about
what I had been going and to catch up on old times. But in all of this, I couldn't tell him
how I felt about him. In the days that followed, he had fun and forgot about all his
problem and his divorce. I fell in love again with him. When it came time for him to
leave back to New York, I went to see him off and cried. I hated to see him leave. He
promised to see me every time he could get a vacation. I couldn't wait for him to come so
I could be with him. We would always have fun when we were together. One day he
didn't show up like he said he would. I figured that he might have been busy. The days
turned into months and I just forgot about it. Then I got a call one day from a lawyer in
New York. The lawyer said that he had died in a car accident going to the airport. And
that it took this long till everything was settled. It broke my heart. I was shocked about
what took place. Now I knew why he didn't come that day. Again, I was broken-hearted.
I cried that night, cried tears of sadness and heartache. Asking questions why did this
happen to a kind guy like him? I gathered my things and went to New York for the
reading of his will.
Of course, things were given to his family and his ex-wife. I finally got to meet her since
the last time we met at the wedding. She explained to me how he was and how he always
provided. But he was always unhappy. She would always try everything but she couldn't
get him happy, as he was that night at their wedding. When the will was read, the one
thing that was given to me was a diary. It was a dairy that of his life. I cried as it was
given to me... As I flew on the plane I remembered the good times that we had together. I
started reading the diary and what was written. The diary was started with the day we
first met. I read on till I started to cry. The diary told of him saying that he had fallen in
love with me that day I was broken-hearted. But he was too afraid to tell me what he had
felt. That is why he was so quiet and liked to listen to me. It told of how he wanted to tell
me so many times, but was too afraid to say anything. It told of when he went to New
York and fell in love with another. How the happiest time he had was seeing me and
dancing with me at the wedding. He said he imagined it was our wedding. How he was
always unhappy till he had no choice but to divorce his wife. How the best time in his life
was to read the letters written to him by me. Finally, the diary ended when it said, "today
I will tell her I love her". It was the day he was killed. The day I was going to finally find
out what was really in his heart.
If you love someone, don't wait till tomorrow to tell him/her. Maybe that next day will
never come at all.

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Time And Love

Once upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness,
Knowledge, and all the others, including Love.

One day it was announced to all of the feelings that the island was going to sink to the
bottom of the ocean. All the feelings prepared their boats to leave. Love was the only one
that stayed. She wanted to preserve the island paradise until the last possible moment.

When the island was almost totally under, Love decided it was time to leave. She began
looking for someone to ask for help.

Just then Richness was passing by in a grand boat. Love asked Richness, "Can I come
with you on your boat?" Richness answered, "I'm sorry, but there is a lot of silver and
gold on my boat and there would be no room for you anywhere."

Love then decided to ask Vanity, who was passing in a beautiful vessel, for help. Love
cried out, "Vanity, help me please." "I can't help you," Vanity said, "You are all wet and
will damage my beautiful boat."

Next Love saw Sadness passing by. Love said, "Sadness, please let me go with you."
Sadness answered, "Love, I'm sorry, but I just need to be alone now."

Then Love saw Happiness. Love cried out, "Happiness, please take me with you." But
Happiness was so overjoyed that he didn't hear Love calling to him.

Love began to cry. Then she heard a voice say, "Come Love, I will take you with me." It
was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that she forgot to ask the elder his name.
When they arrived on land the elder went on his way. Love realized how much she owed
the elder.

Love then found Knowledge and asked, "Who was it that helped me?" "It was Time,"
Knowledge answered. "But why did Time help me when no one else would?" Love
asked. Knowledge smiled and with deep wisdom and sincerity answered, "Because only
Time is capable of understanding how great Love is."
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A Couple's Heartbreak

A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple
and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one
morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so he asked the
wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. The mother, preoccupied in the
kitchen, totally forgot the matter.

The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle and, fascinated with its color,
drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages.
When the child collapsed, the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The
mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband.

When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his
wife and uttered just four words.

What do you think were the four words?

The husband just said "I Love You Darling"

The husband's totally unexpected reaction is proactive behavior. The child is dead. He
can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.
Besides, if only he have taken time to keep the bottle away, this will not have happened.
No
point in attaching blame. She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that
moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her.

Sometimes we spend time asking who is responsible or who to blame, whether in a

relationship, in a job or with the people we know. We miss out some warmth in human
relationship in giving each other support. After all, shouldn't forgiving someone we love
be the easiest thing in the world to do? Treasure what you have. Don't multiply pain,
anguish and suffering by holding on to forgiveness.

If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer
problems in the world.
Take off all your envies, jealousies, unwillingness to forgive, selfishness, and fears and
you will find things are actually not as difficult as you think.

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Johnny's Pain

by allinspiration.com

Johnny was a member of a gang. He took part in fights, smuggled drugs and engaged in
many other illegal activities.

Once, he ran into an attractive woman in a dark alley, and, allowing his lust to get the
better of him, he raped her.

Many years later Johnny met the woman of his dreams. He had had many women before,
but this time it was different. He was in love, and he was convinced she was the one he
wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

But somehow, he felt he didn't fully understand her. There was always a certain
somberness and sadness in her, but he never knew why - she would always say things
were alright.

Then one day, she finally told him why. Many years ago, while on her way home, she
had walked through an alley, A man abused her sexually in there. For the first time, she
had opened up herself to him, and she told him exactly what happened that night.

Johnny was upset. But more importantly, he was stunned into silence. The girl got
worried - she thought he wouldn't accept her. But Johnny had other things on his mind.
He could not believe what he had done so long ago would come back to haunt him. He
had physically hurt the woman which he would later fall in love with.

This may a story too coincidental to be true. But in life, when we hurt others, we might
unwittingly be hurting our loved ones as well. One day, the pain might come back to us.

And, don't forget - whoever it is that we hurt, though he or she may not be that important
to us, but we are indirectly causing hurt to that person's loved ones too.

Spread a little love, and it would come back too.

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Always Say I Love You

Brittney loved basketball
Friends and parties too
And when it came to painting
That's all she wanted to do
She painted everything she saw
Birds, flowers, the sky
Some days she sat at her window
And painted everything that passed her by
But lately she'd been feeling woozy
Her muscles ached a lot
And her parents got kind of worried
So they took her to the doc

The doctor took a couple of tests

To see if everything was okay
Then the nurse came out with a look of sadness
And this is what she had to say;
"I'm sorry but you've got leukemia,"
"You've got about 3 months more."
Then Brittney got up and ran out of the room
And slammed the office door

She ran down the street screaming

And cried her eyes out dry
And stayed up all night
Wondering what it's like to die
Her parents held her tightly
And said, "We love you,"
"We'll make your last few months the greatest,"
"We'll do anything for you."

So Brittney and her parents moved to Florida

To live by the sea
Because Brittney loved the ocean
And when she dies, that's where she wanted to be
She spent her days painting
And horseback riding in by the bay
But one day she met this guy
And his name was Jay

They collected seashells together

And talked about all kinds of things
And then one day while walking
He handed her a ring
It said, "I love you,"
Which brought tears to Brittney's eyes
And when he put it on her finger
She began to cry

"I've got leukemia, and about a month more."

He said," No matter what, I love you,"
"And no matter what, you are the one I adore."
So they spent everyday together
And swam in the Atlantic all day
But Brittney was getting weaker
And it was hard for her stay awake

So one day Brittney painted her picture

And gave it to Jay
She said, "I want you to remember me,"
"Even when I leave this place."
But one day while they were walking
And searching for seashells in the sand
Brittney collapsed and started to lose her breath
And said to Jay, "Please hold my hand."

"I love you more then anyone,"

"You are my only true love,"
"But now my time is up,"

"And I'll watch over you from above,"

Then Brittney's body was lifeless

As she lay in Jay's arms
And he sat there all day
And kept her safe from harm

I hope this teaches you a lesson.

To tell someone you love them whenever you can.
Because maybe they'll be gone tomorrow.
And you wont be there to hold their hand.
Because love is everything to everybody.
Without it, the world would be dead.
So always tell someone you love them.
A parent, a lover, a friend.
Send this to everyone you know,
it makes a big difference even though you don't
think so...
Everyone deserves an "I love you."
Because there may be
No one for that person to say it back to.
===> if ever you liked that someone,
or even loved him or her,
please have the courage to say it, for who knows
if just that sentence would be too late.

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Touching Story of Kyle

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home
from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I
thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must
really be a nerd." I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my
friend tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I
saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of
his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw
them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible
sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled
around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his
eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get
lives."

He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of
those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him
where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen
him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung
out with a private school kid before..

We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool
kid. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He
said yes. We hung all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him.
And my friends thought the same of him.

Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped
him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of
books everyday!" He just laughed and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we
began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I
knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was
going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.

Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had
to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and
speak.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle.. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found
himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had
more dates than me and all the girls loved him! Boy, sometimes I was jealous.

Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I
smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with
one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said.

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank
those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers,
your siblings, maybe a coach.... but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that
being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a
story." I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we
met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned
out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.
He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend
saved me from doing the unspeakable."

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his
weakest moment. I saw his Mom and Dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful
smile. Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a
person's life. For better or for worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one
another in some way. Look for God in others.

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The Friend Who Followed

by allinspiration.com

When Ray was about seven, he had a very close friend. Ray and Mike went to an all-boys
school and were in the same class. Mike was to Ray what people would call the "best
friend". They were still young, so they did not talk about money or girls or human
relationships or the other complicated things in life. But they lived near each other,
travelled to and from school together, played together, were together in school, and spent
time in each others' homes.

Once, in school, Ray encountered an academic disappointment and was very down. He
just walked round and round the school compound. Mike followed Ray. Far enough not
to stifle him, but near enough never to let Ray out of his sight. Ray was very irritated at
that time. He just wanted to be alone. At one point, he got so worked up that he even
blurted out, "Just leave me alone!". But Mike just silently walked on behind Ray, still
never uttering a word.
It was only after many years, almost two decades later, that Ray truely began to
understand the profound lesson on friendship which had been shown to him that day. Ray
and Mike had already drifted by then, barely seeing each a couple of times every year,
and even then only in big groups of friends. But Ray still remembered that episode with
gratitude, a warm feeling in his heart and sometimes tears in his eyes.

Mike had taught him that true friendship does not only show up when one wants or needs
it. A true friend will be around when he thinks you need him, regardless of whether you
want it or not or whether you would admit it or not. He will be there even when you
chase him away, as long as he feels his presence will help you. But he will not speak if
you do not want him to, he will give you the peace that you desire, and certainly he will
not impose himself or his views on you.

The true friend will do what Mike did, following a distance behind, giving you space and
peace, but always nearby, casting a silent eye on you to make sure you are alright, that
you do not do anything silly, making sure he is around if you need him, and being ready
to pick you should you fall anytime, to wipe your tears should they flow.

Till this day, Ray is still grateful. And he will always be.

Appreciate your true friends.

And be a true friend to others.

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The Boy and the Puppy

A store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read 'Puppies for Sale.' These signs
had a weird way of attracting children. And sure enough, a little boy appeared at the sign.
"How much are you gonna sell those puppies for?" he asked.

The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30-$50." The little boy reached into his
pocket and pulled out some change. "I have $2.37, can I have a look at them?" The store
owner smiled and whistled and out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of
his store followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur.

One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the
lagging, limping puppy and said "What's wrong with that little dog?" The man explained
that when the puppy was born, the vet had said that it had no hip socket and would limp
for the rest of its life.

The little boy got really excited and said "That's the puppy I wanna buy!"

The man replied "No, you don't wanna buy that little dog. If you really want him, I'll give
him to you." The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the man's eyes,
pointing his finger and said, "I don't want you to give him to me. He is worth every bit as
much as the other dogs and I'll pay the full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now and 50
cents every month until I have him paid for."

The man countered, "You really don't want to buy this puppy. He is never gonna be able
to run, jump and play like other puppies!"

To this the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted,
crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the man and said, "Well,
I don't run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands."

IN LIFE, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE, BUT WHETHER SOMEONE

APPRECIATES YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE, ACCEPTS YOU AND LOVES YOU
UNCONDITIONALLY.

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Is It Worth It?

Horror gripped the heart of the World War 1 soldier, as he saw his lifelong friend fall in
battle. Caught in a trench with continuous gunfire whizzing over his head, the soldier
asked his lieutenant if he might go out into the "no man's land" between the trenches to
bring his fallen comrade back.

"You can go," said the lieutenant, "but I don't think it will be worth it. Your friend is
probably dead and you may throw your life away."

The lieutenant's words didn't matter, and the soldier went anyway. Miraculously he
managed to reach his friend, hoist him onto his shoulder and bring him back to their
company's trench. As the two of them tumbled in together to the bottom of the trench, the
officer checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at his friend.

"I told you it wouldn't be worth it," he said. "Your friend is dead and you are mortally
wounded."

"It was worth it, though, Sir ," said the soldier.

"How do you mean, worth it ?" responded the lieutenant. "Your friend is dead"

"YES, Sir" the private answered. "But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was
still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say, "JIM, I KNEW YOU'D COME."
Many times in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not, really depends on how u look at
it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may
not regret not doing it later in your life.

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A Glass Of Milk

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through
school, found he had only one thin dime He decided he would ask for a meal at the next
house.

However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a
meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large
glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?"

"You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for
a kindness."

He said..... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God
and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They
finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.
Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town
she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.

Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his
doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the
consultation room determined to do his best to save her life.

From that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was
won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill He looked at it, then
wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room.

She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all.
Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side She read these words...

"Paid in full with one glass of milk"

(Signed)
Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, God, that Your
love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands."

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