She was one of my best friends...

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On Monday afternoon my mom-in-law Ruth passed away. She had battled breast cancer with a ferociousness that was awe inspiring. After being told that there was "nothing more they could do" She promptly said OK.....try ANY and ALL new treatments on me so there may be help for someone down the road.
She was my hero.

I will be doing the flowers for the memorial this coming tuesday and we had a conversation about what her wishes were almost a year ago.
One red rose from her loving husband..
one rose each from each of the "kids"....different color than red...
some smaller sweets or spray roses for all the grandkidlets.....

Any ideas on design here??
I momentarily thought about a wee ribbon label on each flower BUT we are a HUGELY blended family and if I miss a name or some such then feelings will be hurt.............Am thinking just keep it simple...
Can't think straight here..tis gonna be a hard week....any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Always keep in mind, we don't get a second chance to say the things we should to the people we love...they can be gone from us in a flash......If you have a mom...phone her,,,hug her and if not...say a wee prayer of rememberance in your heart.

insert big sigh here.......
may we someday beat this b@st@rd of a disease ...she was only 65 years old.

thanks ....
jeannie
 
Jeannie, my utmost and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. God bless you and give you comfort and His Peace which is beyond understanding.
 
Oh Jeannie, I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like she was very special, and very brave. And you and she were blessed to know each other. It's wonderful that you can make something so personal for someone so important to you.

I like the ribbon idea.

If you're making one piece, a lovely gardeny basket, with a mix of all different foliages & summer filler flowers, grasses and branches - so that the roses really stand out. You could make the single red rose very prominent by making it a composite style ...

tracy
 
Jeannie, there are no words, but know that God has taken her pain unto himself now, and that she is being held in His arms and that His plan for her is coming into being.

We never understand the why, but we can take comfort that now, she is in a place of eternal bliss and comfort, and that one day, you and your best friend will again be together.

God bless you and your family in the days ahead.
 
Jeannie,
Lots of Hugs to you and your family. I'm sure your arrangments will be wonderful and heartfelt, giving that last gift of yourself that no one else can.
 
She was my best friend

May you take comfort in all the good & precious memories that you shared.

Our community lost a fellow florist to cancer last year. At the Memorial service one of my fellow florists designed at the altar a piece where each flower represented a Personality/character trait of Karen, the deceased. People talked about the uniqueness of the whole presentation. . The designer, Robin, from Designs of Elegance in Pulaski, NY, spoke while designing, a beautiful tribute to a wonderful person who truly loved what she did.
 
May his comfort hugs surround all families.
THe best rribute is doing the flowers from your heart.
From experience, I know oyu will feel that the peiece you will do willbe the most beautiful one you ever made in all the years oyu have done pieces.
I know that is how I felt when I had with my brother in law!
Hugs
Luc
 
Jeannie, You have our complete and heartfelt sympathies. I have no doubt that you will do a beautiful job with your Mother-in-laws wishes. You are very blessed to be able to do this for her! Taking care of each other and helping as a family to get thru this time will be a wonderful tribute to her.
 
A Heroic sacrifice.

Jeannie we often think of heroic acts done on a more dramatic level such as at the scene of an accident, or during a time of war, or at a fire. Your Mother-in-Laws act of courage and heroisim are of a magnitude that serves all of humanity.

Your Mother in Law is a Hero in the truest and most vital sense of the word.
During the most difficult time of her and her family's life she chose to offer herself so that others would benefit in the future, to spare them from what she had gone through. She was willing to sacrifice herself and by so doing made it a sacred act for all of us to benefit from.

Her act of courage is an inspiration for us all to learn from.

My thoughts of sympathy, support, and strength are being sent to you and your family at this time. May the Peace Profound of the Cosmic support you all.

Doug
 
Love and hugs for you Jeannie... complete admiration for your Mom-in-law. She's looking down being proud of you too.

V
 
What a wonderful tribute to her to have a fine daughter-n-law to arrange her flowers. My heart goes out to you, my prayers to give you strength to carry on, and my wishes that you follow her path of goodness. What a wonderful woman she must have been...
Sher
 
I am weeping as I write this...I have just read all your posts to David (my hubby).........There are tears that are pain...tears that are joy....and tears of feeling how proud that there are exceptional people in this world that will take a moment out of hteir day to care---give a dam* and be just plain kind.
Thankyou to all...........you are my cyber-sounding board for so much,,,smiles,,,venting.....ideas design...man, I could go on and on....Hey, What an amazing bunch O wacky floral folk you all are!
As the tears fall down, we know their are other great people out there.
my hearfelt thanks to you....it really means alot.
Jeannie (and hubby David too)
 
Jeannie, I don't know what to say other than, you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to loose someone so special. I can only hope that if the time comes for me, I will be able to be as brave and unselfish as your special, special mother in law has proven to be.
Annaleisa
 
Jeannie,

Heartfelt sympathy to your and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May you find great comfort and strength knowing that your friends at FlowerChat are beside you.

~There is a sacredness in tears.
They are not the mark of weakness,
but of power.
They speak more eloquently
than 10,000 tongues.
They are the messengers
of overwhelming grief,
of deep contrition,
and of unspeakable love.~

~Washington Irving~
 
Jeannie, my condolences to you and your family. Whatever and however, you arrange the flowers, it will be beautiful and memorable for you.
 
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