The Pink Dress Wednesday
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>
There was this little girl sitting by herself in the
park. Everyone passed by her and never stopped
to see why she looked so sad. Dressed in a
worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just
sat and watched the people go by. She never
tried to speak. She never said a word. Many
people passed by her, but no one would stop.
The next day I decided to go back to the park
in curiosity to see if the little girl would still be
there. Yes, she was there, right in the very
spot where she was yesterday, and still with
the same sad look in her eyes.
Today I was to make my own move and walk
over to the little girl. For as we all know, a park
full of strange people is not a place for young
children to play alone. As I got closer I could
see the back of the little girl's dress. It was
grotesquely shaped.
I figured that was the reason people just
passed by and made no effort to speak to her.
Deformities are a low blow to our society
and, heaven forbid if you make a step toward
assisting someone who is different.
As I got closer, the little girl lowered her eyes
slightly to avoid my intent stare.
As I approached her, I could see the shape of
her back more clearly. She was grotesquely
shaped in a humped over form. I smiled to
let her know it was OK; I was there to help, to talk.
I sat down beside her and opened with a
simple, "Hello."
The little girl acted shocked, and stammered
a "hi"; after a long stare into my eyes. I smiled
and she shyly smiled back.
We talked until darkness fell and the park
was completely empty. I asked the girl why
she was so sad.
The little girl looked at me with a sad face
said, "Because, I'm different."
I immediately said, "That you are!" and smiled.
The little girl acted even sadder and said,
"I know."
"Little girl," I said, "you remind me of an angel,
sweet and innocent."
She looked at me and smiled, then slowly
she got to her feet and said, "Really?"
"Yes, you're like a little Guardian Angel sent
to watch over all the people walking by."
She nodded her head yes, and smiled.
With that she opened the back of her pink
dress and allowed her wings to spread,
then she said, "I am."
"I'm your Guardian Angel," with a twinkle in
her eye.
I was speechless -- sure I was seeing things.
She said, "For once you thought of someone
other than yourself. My job here is done".
I got to my feet and said, "Wait, why did no
one stop to help an angel?" She looked at
me, smiled, and said, "You're the only one
that could see me," and then she was gone.
And with that, my life was changed dramatically.
So, when you think you're all you have,
remember, your angel is always watching
over you. Like the story says, we all need
someone... And, every one of your friends
is an Angel in their own way.
The value of a friend is measured in the
heart. I hope your Guardian Angel watches
over you always.
Fold two hands together,
And express a dash of sorrow.
Marinate it overnight,
And work on it tomorrow.
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces,
Add several cups of love.
Dredge with a large sized smile,
Mix with the ingredients above.
Dissolve the hate within you,
By doing a good deed.
Cut in and help your friend,
If he/she should be in need.
Stir in laughter, love and kindness,
From the heart it has to come.
Toss with genuine forgiveness,
And give your friends some.
The amount of people served,
Will depend on you.
It can serve the whole wide world.
If you really want it to!!!
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