Honoring My Mother's Brother

I hope everybody had a great Memorial Day Holiday. I spent most of the weekend working on promotion of my new book and DVD series for professional floral designs; that information is available at www.frugalflorist.biz, if you love flowers check it out.

The holiday always brings back memories of a trip a friend and I took to Europe back in 2005. It was my second time to Europe. On this excursion we did a driving tour of The Netherlands, Belgium and France.

I had dreamed of visiting my Uncle's grave. My Mother's youngest brother, Bobby, was killed in Eastern France at the tender age of 19. He is buried in a military cemetery outside of the town of Epinal, which is almost to the border of Germany. What a moving experience it proved to be!

It was one of those beautiful, clear, cool mornings the day we arrived at the office of the superintendent. I signed in as a family member. The gentleman who greeted us said that the cemetery has visitors but the last time someone who was a family member stopped was about three months ago.

We walked out to the grave and imagined what it must have been like to be in war torn area that was now so beautiful and peaceful. The US Division of Monuments and Battlegrounds does a splendid job of maintaining meticulous grounds. I could see where small chips at the base of the marker were repaired. The guide that walked us out to the site rubbed wet sand into the groves of the letters so Uncle Bobby's name would show better in the pictures.

An interesting event took place while we were there by ourselves. A fighter jet was doing maneuvers over head. On a couple of passes the pilot appeared to tip his wing. Whether or not it was my imagination, or some divine occurrence had just happened, it sent chills up my spine.

After a couple of hours we headed on our way. I have been the only person to ever visit my Uncle's grave from our family. I guess in those days few people traveled over seas and there were way too many fallen soldiers to bury at home.

All of my Mother's family are deceased now and I felt privileged to be the family representative coming to pay honor to such a young, brave man. This was moment in time I will never forget, honoring my Mother's brother.

Man's Best Friend

They say, "Diamonds are a girls best friend and a dog is man's best friend". I share an adorable little chiwawa, named Felix with my friend Vince. As you can see Felix has lots of personality.

He loves, kids, other little dogs, kittens, belly rubs and chicken. Felix is a found puppy and he brings a lot of joy into our lives.

I have written a poem about Felix. If you would like to read it contact me and I will send you a copy.

All The Universe Gives Us Is Opportunities

Realizing that all the universe gives us is opportunities I decided to expand on mine. After 35 years in the business of flowers, authoring 2 books and creating a floral design school it's time to take education in a new direction.

Now, don't get me wrong I love flowers and training people how to be successful florists but I think it's important to always be learning. When a fellow florist called me and suggested that I check out this new company initially I was skeptical, today who wouldn't be?

Since life is a journey, not a destination I thought it was time to take life in a new direction. It's our own fault if we aren't having fun with new experiences and that includes meeting new people. I have learned so much already about myself and others.

Now, I'm not going to tell you this isn't work, it is but anything worth having is. I learned that ages ago owning my own flower shop. Everyone thinks owning a florist is so much fun. I am here to tell you it is hard work and some of the most challenging years of my life. However, I succeeded with it and looking back the tough times really were not as tough as I made them out to be. I guess that says something about life, it truly is what you make it.

I am excited to share my Zrii experience with all who read my blog and choose to make their comments. This blogging avenue on the internet is very cool because it allows anyone who wishes to use it the freedom to share and learn.

Since I have been using Zrii I have experienced some great benefits. Granted the purpose of herbal supplements is to maintain good health, but I have to share with you the fact my allergies are gone! I can actually breath and all of the symptoms that go with allergies, ichey eyes and a scratchy throat are gone, too. That was huge for me. You may find a different benefit but I encourage you to give it a try.

Shoot me an email or give me a call on my cell 561-628-8373. I would love to hear from you.