My First Real Flower Arrangement

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It was Mother’s Day.  I was 14-years-old, and I wanted to do something special for my mom.  The nearest store was down the hill – exactly 1 mile away.  I had some extra cash from babysitting, mowing lawns, and tutoring, and I wanted to do something extra special for my mom.
I didn’t have my driver’s license yet, so I walked down the hill to the nearest store.  I picked out the perfect gift – a small basket of arranged flowers.  It was $25.  I walked it all the way home, covering it under my sweatshirt, and hid it in my room so I could surprise my mom the next morning.  It was on the table when she woke up, and of course, she loved it.  
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Photo’s by James and Jess Photography

Now, this story actually begins on Monday.  You see, the flowers in this store-bought arrangement started to wilt.  So, I started pulling out the dead pieces.  And then, I had an idea…as much as I was proud of that little arrangement I bought my mom, I did think it would look so much better if it wasn’t so tight.  So, I went in our garden and cut some rosemary, small branches, and pink roses.  I completely rearranged all of the flowers in the basket, adding fresh cuts from our garden, and made it much more whimsical.  I loved it.  And even more importantly, my mom came inside and exclaimed, “This is so much prettier than it was before!  Wow!” 
I’ll never forget that sense of pride and accomplishment.  Friends, I had no idea this was the start of a career.  But, I’m so glad that I grew up with supportive parents.  I’m especially thankful for my mom, who loved (and still loves) my floral design work.  I’m thankful that I decided to just CREATE an arrangement in my own way that Mother’s Day Week.  It sparked a deep joy in me, and here I am, years later, still finding that joy in creating beauty with nature.  

Happy Mother’s Day, to all the moms, grandmas, and strong female leaders out there!

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