Walking to a neighbors house, I saw another neighbor who asked, “Walking down to the lake?” I replied, “No sir, I’m going to get fresh eggs.” He looked rather puzzled and replied, “You need a golf cart to scoot around in. It’s easier.” I just ginned and said, “But Dan, I don’t do easy.” He chuckled.
My daughter brought home flowers and it was the most magical bouquet I’d seen in years. They were freshly cut, wrapped in brown paper and when she handed them to me I could feel the weight of them. There was a florist card laying inside I didn’t recognize, so she went on to reveal the whole story.
She had stopped at the market I frequent for flowers, but didn’t see anything that spoke to her, so on she went to a flower shop she knew I loved. The lady inside told her to walk into the cooler and pick out what she wanted. I can imagine the look on my daughters face walking into a cooler filled with flowers. I’m sure it was overwhelming in the most delightful way.
She chose a few of my utmost favorites. A couple of long-stemmed roses, daylilies, a few gladiolas, and the most ginormous hydrangea blossom known to man. She remembered I like greenery to be used as filler.
She was holding a paper bag from the market as well with chocolate cold brew and Brie en Croute. You see, she just wanted to stop time that day amidst our schedules and celebrate her sober Mom. It was my AA birthday, and I don’t very cry often, but with all of this the tears were near.
I’m sure there’s a much easier way to buy flowers, but my darling, fill it with meaning and go the extra mile.
Letitgocoach 
Happy Belated AA Birthday…I seem to have missed a few of your posts. Now I get to catch up! Xx
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Thank you lovely! xx
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Barb, first congratulations on your AA birthday. And then, holy moly – what gorgeous flowers!! Your daughter did good and found a beautiful way to celebrate. Cheers. 🙂
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Thank you lovely! She did so good. Cheers! 😊
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So lovely when our children treat us. Well done to you too.
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It’s so nice. Thank you lovely. 💖
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Hi Barb,
Happy Belated AA birthday!
What an awesome thoughtful daughter you have.
Thank you for making me realize the impact of going a little bit extra for the people we care.
Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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Thank you my darling Ana! Extravagance can be found in the simplest of things. For me, it’s not the dollar amount of the gesture, but the amount of love poured into it. Much love and many blessings to you! 💖
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Awwww what a sweet daughter! I love fresh flowers too❤ Giving thanks for your sobriety and the special person you are!
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These were the freshest flowers I’d ever seen. They lasted over a week! Thank you lovely. xx Much love to you. 💖
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Lovely. X🤗
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Thank you Liz. xxx
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