We had a great day delivering flowers to our wounded warriors
and their families.
Michele and Barbara started out the day packing the car with as
many of the beautiful arrangements as possible. The car was overflowing
with flower bouquets and then some, for our first delivery to the
hospital, then Fisher House. We made good time to Walter Reed, even
though we got a late start trying to push and shove the arrangements into
the car, but we did it.
We were met at the door by HM Cole Lightner (Navy), our guide
for the day, with two of the best delivery (Marine) carts we have ever seen. Cole
took us to the fourth floor and off we went to stop at each occupied room to
see if the patient wanted flowers. As in the past, we were welcomed in
almost every room and even received a thank you note from Capt. Avila’s wife.
His family loved our "beautiful flowers". This is why we do
what we do, because "Freedom Petals healing flowers are really
appreciated and bring smiles". That thank you note, I hope, touches the
volunteer’s hearts and makes all feel good about the time we spend creating
arrangements.
Luckily there wasn't as many wounded this time, but fear not,
the arrangements left over were delivered to Fisher house, where we were
surprised by a grateful welcoming committee. They were also holding vases for
us, "many vases", so Michele and Barbara returned with a car tinkling with the
sound of glass against glass, vases for our future deliveries. As I
stated before "a great day to deliver flowers", once again.
Blog Spot Written by
Barbara A. Kutner
Carla brought five friends to the September Event! You Go Girl!
Barbara Kutner Florist Extraordinaire