OT: The Pink Dress

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this was sent to another group I belong to, FM and CFS

I thought it was so great I had to share it. Kathleen

MessageThe Pink Dress

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 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.

This is my wish for all of you today!

Originally sent by Bonnie

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