I don't really have a fancy story-telling device for today. I've tried hard at craft writing through this challenge, but I think today I'd just like to tell you about my day, plain and simple.
My Grandpa chose to be creamated after his wake and funeral so we were left with tons and tons of beautiful flowers that normally would have gone to the cemetery. We offered for everyone to take some, but we still had so many fresh flowers that we really couldn't bear to just toss. We all pulled a few roses to press or dry or do whatever we would find most comforting. I kept a pretty potted plant from my cousins on the other side of the family, but what to do with the rest? Yesterday, we left the luncheon with a game plan. Today, I ran out early to Dollar Tree and picked up vases. Then we pulled all the flowers from the easels and sprays and rearranged them into the vases. We were able to drop off about 35 floral arrangements to Alden Nursing Home, but it took a couple of trips. My niece and Goddaughter, Bella, clearly has a future as a florist! It felt like a good day.
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3/25/2016 01:55:11 pm
Sometimes just the simple story is enough. I actually appreciate that it chose to tell it that way. Seemed like a good fit for today.
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Jane Helms
3/25/2016 02:01:20 pm
Sorry for your loss. Your grandfather must have been greatly loved to have received so many floral tributes. What a terrific way to pass on this remembrance of him!
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3/25/2016 02:32:06 pm
What a wonderful thought. You've shared your love with us thru your writing, and now you are sharing your grandfather thru the flowers. Seems like a beautiful way to do it!
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3/26/2016 07:00:34 pm
How cool! Sorry to hear about your grandfather, but what a cool way to honor his memory. Also bring joy to the others that receive the flowers. Great call on that!!
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berries781
3/26/2016 07:43:25 pm
Still sending lots of hugs to you. And I think that's a wonderful thing to do with the flowers. They are beautiful and I think that they will be very appreciated.
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AUTHORReese: Elementary Music Teacher in Chicagoland. Clarinetist and Trumpeter.
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