There Might Not Be A Next Time

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Two years ago…this husband of mine…

Spied a cactus at HEB…a prickly pear cactus not usually found in stores…was drawn to it…knew he wanted it…but when prodded to take it home…replied with…next time…

Which meant next year…the next winter Texas visit…which…funny thing…there may have been wildflowers galore…but no…absolutely no…prickly pear cacti…

One more year passed…and again we searched…HEB…nurseries…fancy flower shops…nothing…not a one…it would seem that next time…was not to be…

Until the last moment…two days before departure…a text from a pal…guess what I saw…I think it’s what you’re looking for…

And sure enough it was…their eyes met…it was love at first sight…and Crockett the Cactus…found a new friend…

But lesson learned…for that man of mine…if you want something…go for it…don’t put it off…because sh** happens…and sometimes there just might not be…a next time…
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And this husband of mine…agrees…