Thank You

Well, we made it through the one year mark. It was a rough day, but that was to be expected. However, I don’t think it would have been possible without the help and support from our friends and family, and for that, I want to say, “Thank you.”

I am Thankful For…

Well, it is Thanksgiving eve.

And as we slowly approach the holiday season, it is important to be thankful for all that we do have, even in the shadow of tragic events.

A friend (Thanks RS) sent me an e-mail today, with the a post from Tiny Buddha, an online blog that shares simple wisdoms via blog, Twitter and Facebook. This particular post was one of those “wow” moments.

Stepping Stones

I recently got a card in the mail, from a very dear friend, with more than just an encouraging word or two.

Sunflowers

I have a new found love and appreciate for sunflowers.

They are such a happy flower. They are big, yellow, and just truly interesting flowers. You can’t be sad when you see sunflowers, especially when you see them growing by a farm. They grow so tall, its like human sized flowers.

When we had to go to the florist to pick out flowers for the wake, I was adamant that the spread from Jim and myself was made of sunflowers. The very friendly people at Sabellico’s Florist sat us down at a table, and showed us the book. This book was filled with so many different arangements, ranging from the modest to the grand. I told the women, “I want sunflowers,” and she showed me the page of sunflowers. She said she would need to make some phone calls, because it wasn’t sunflower season, and wanted to get us the biggest ones she could find. She called later that afternoon and said she found beautiful ones, and would be able to make us the spread I wanted. They made us a huge heart out of sunflowers, with that ribbon that says, “Beloved Sister.” The flowers are long gone, but I still have the ribbon. Actually, I have every bow and ribbon from every floral arrangement, fruit basket, and everything else that had a bow on it.

$0.44 of Joy

I love getting mail. Magazines, cards, voter reminders, and yes, even bills.

The best is when you get a card for no other reason, then for a friend to say, “Hello.” I’ve been über busy, but have received a few cards from friends and family, that I wanted to share.