Flowers.....

   Another day of both phone lines ringing, people in one after another. We got the big funeral done. Lots of big arrangements. I need a few days of rest--and that's what I'm planning.

   Got my suitcase almost filled, will put in a few things in the morning. Jason, the KFA president called this morning to keep me posted on the flowers that were to arrive today and what would be arriving about the same time as I would tomorrow. It's a lot of work keeping the design room in order. Have to get all the flowers on the stage in order that the designer needs them. Then have to do it all over again with the next designer. But it's enjoyable. You just have to have a plan, pretty much like organizing the festival. We have more fun in the flower room then they do out front. I'll take lots of pictures for you to see next week.

Beautiful February Day....

   Wasn't today a beautiful day. Who would have thought it was February. This time last year we had snow on the ground. I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy it. I was inside the majority of the day at the shop. We were extremely busy, we have a big funeral Friday morning. Meet with the family and helped them pick out their flowers.

   Day's like today gets me excited about working in my flower garden's, mowing grass and spending time on my back porch.

  

Derby Hat......

   This weekend is the Kentucky Floral Convention in Frankfort. Once again I'm in charge of the designers and the design room. We have designers coming in from all over the United States. I enjoy being in the design room, you're able to see first hand how the design is developed and you get to know the designer personally. I've made some great friendships over the years and keep in touch with them.
   Our theme for the Saturday night gala is, Derby. You can dress for millionaire row or for the infield. I choose millionaire row. Not wanting to wear a huge Derby hat, I designed a Fascinator hat. I did research on designs and came up with my own. I went through some totes left from the my flower shop, found the tulle I wanted and a few other things. I think my Fascinator looks great. I showed it to Linda and Denise and they loved it. Denise said it would be great for the Prom.
   The Fascinator is becoming popular by Princess Kate. Usually designed on a small hat or a head band fits to the side of your head. Not having a wig stand I placed the Fascinator on one of my bears so you could see it. I will take pics on saturday night and you can see it better.

Monday's Memories....Needing a rest.

   Took Sandra to get her picture taken when she was five years old. I have a picture of Sarah when she was five and I needed one of Sandra. The photographer had taken quite a few pictures of sis. As he was changing lens, out of the blue Sandra stated, "I need a rest" just as he was ready for the next shot he got her resting....we all laughed when the proofs came back.

Lucas and Juno

   Lucas is a brave little boy. It's bad enough when an adult has to deal with cancer or a untreatable disease. But when a little child has to suffer it totally breaks my heart. I cry every time I think about my cancer getting to the point where there is no hope. I've got so many things to do and grand baby's to love and smooch on. Then you read a story like Lucas and his dog Juno and it touches your heart in such a way that my little cancer is nothing compared to what Lucas and his parents are going through.
   Follow, "Lucas Hembree" on facebook and read the story that was on the, TODAY Show.com. Lift him and his family up in your prayers.

Things.....

   We all have things. Things we don't need, things we think we can't live without and things that clutter our life.
  But the most important things in life aren't things.....

  

Remembering Jan....

   Not quite for sure how to start this post today. So many thoughts have crossed my mind. I remember all the times that Jan would call me a few weeks before the festival and ask if I needed her help with anything and if I was hanging in there. All the times we set at the VFW and chatted with each other. I recall my last day of chemo. I was almost done when Jan and Ed came in. Jan was back for another round and she was happy for me that I was done for now. When ever there was flowers delivered to the hospital for her, I made sure I delivered them. It was good to see her laugh when I came through the door with more flowers. We would talk about cancer and we never had a kind word to say about it. She use to tell me,''girl we're two tough women.''
   I've known Jan since I was six years old and I've always looked up to her. She was a proud American, a proud veterans wife and even prouder to be little Ed's Mom.
   Jan is at peace now, that damn cancer can no longer attack her. I hate cancer, once again it took someone I loved.