Little did I know the effect a rose would have on my girl-friend, soon to be fiancé and later bride. After the first few dates I decided to give a single
red rose to my girl-friend. I thought it would be a good way to say "I am thinking of you". The effect was amazing. He face lit up and I could see the joy on her face. The best part happened two weeks later when I came over to visit and it was still there. Weeks went by and it was still on display (after she had dried it of course). That rose is still on display in my house. She told me that I was the first boy to ever give her a rose.