This week's tip can be used for both sad and happy times. When a baby is born or there is a death in the family, it is often a time when loved ones send flowers. Many times one receives a plethora of beautiful arrangements. The occasion itself may overwhelm one enough that you cannot remember which flowers were given to you by which friend.
Therefore, Mama Henley has a system that helps. Years ago after a sudden hospitalization, I received flowers. I took a picture of each arrangement. It is helpful to either have a separate written log with a description of the flowers and who sent them, or to simply photograph the card and the flowers together. This way, when write your notes of appreciation, you can mention what made the flowers special or which flower in the arrangement was most fragrant or your favorite. In fact, you may want to include a picture of the arrangement in your envelope. It pleases the giver to be able to see that his or her arrangement was indeed as beautiful as he or she hoped!
When we lost my sweet father in law, I took pictures of every arrangement, including the casket spray. We were overcome with grief and were not able to fully enjoy the flowers at their finest. However, we have been able to look at the pictures to see the pretty flowers and to remember how loved we felt. Happy Tuesday's Tip!!!
5 comments:
That is a great idea. So true sometimes you are too overwhelmed to enjoy it!
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Very thoughtful tip.
Thanks!
Best,
Colleen
PS And now that I think of it, you could send a phone snap shot when someone sends you flowers sharing how pretty (hopefully!) they are.
I should do that with EVERYTHING! Great tip... As always!
That's a great idea!
I do this when we get flowers for baby births. I put them in the baby book to "keep" the flowers forever.
Hope you are well!
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