This card has a story. I'll try to be brief, but I don't want to forget it. I made this card with a friend in mind. She passed away a year ago. Her death was a shock to everyone, and she left two five-year-old daughters and a husband behind. I was thinking of her as I made this card, and as I made it, it evolved. As I was cutting flowers and placing them in the bucket it was if they came to life for me. And in the end I left this fresh flower bouquet incomplete....like it is still a work in progress, still more of the story to be told. It's really hard to describe, but it is symbolic to me, and it is special.
Well, I knew this would be a tough time for my friend's family...I certainly wasn't the only one remembering her right now, and today was such a gloomy, rainy day that I decided that I wanted to buy some cheerful flowers them. When I went to the store there were so many beautiful options. There were several bouquets that I loved, but for some reason I kept coming back to one. Though it would not have been my personal first choice, this particular bouquet just seemed right. So I bought it, and after dinner we delivered the flowers. As soon as I gave the flowers to my friend's husband, he set them on the table and peered into the bouquet. "Are those gerber daisies?" he asked. And instantly I remembered, and then I knew why this bouquet was the one that I HAD to get. Gerber daisies were my friend's favorite flower. It was a special moment...one in which I knew that God was keenly aware of this little family and through that tender little mercy, the flowers became something more special than I could have imagined.
There is one more cool part to this story. This is the flower he was looking at! I randomly snapped this photo right before I delivered the bouquet of flowers. At the time I wasn't even sure why I took the picture and I almost deleted it, but now I'm so glad that I have it. Thanks so much for "listening". I just had to write this down.
On a much lighter note, the initial inspiration for this card came from the beautiful inspiration photo from
Fusion Challenge #1.
Beautiful card and story Lindsey.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were inspired by the first FUSION challenge :)
This card is absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card in honor of your friend. So glad you shared it with us.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What a card and a story to go with it!! I am an emotional person so I have watery eyes after reading this!! As if she was sending her LOVE to you all she left behind on this hard day!! THANKS for sharing your card is BEAUTIFUL and I know it meant alot!! Have a Fabulous Week and THANKS for the SWEET comment you left on my Blog!! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartbreaking story and beautiful way to honor a dear friend. I love the incomplete bouquet, with the flowers resting on the tabletop..the scene is lovely...every element perfectly executed. It was obviously made with great care and love. I'm sorry for your loss. I love that cardmaking provides a creative release, especially for difficult times like the one you've described.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card Lindsey. Thank you so much for joining us at the first Fusion Hypothesis!
ReplyDeleteSuch a touching and heartfelt story and very pretty card. So happy that you joined us for the first Fusion challenge this week! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartfelt post....love the story behind your gorgeous card. It really is fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Fusion.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and a beautiful story. So glad you joined us this week at Fusion.
ReplyDeleteLindsy I loved your story! Thank you for sharing , now that family will have a few more people praying for them. Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and how it came about. It's very bright and cheerful!
Oh, the bouquet looks beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, I am choked up reading your story, Lindsey. I love this card, even without the background story, but even more now that you have shared this with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining our first experiment at Fusion. :)
Lindsey beautiful card! Still such a sad thing to happen to your friend and her family. I am glad that she has a friend like you watching out for her sweet little family. You are such a thoughtful person Lindsey and I am so very lucky to have you as my sister. Love ya!
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