Sunday, May 23, 2010

A celebration, indeed

The floral arrangement at Robert’s memorial service yesterday was lovely.

The people at Good Scents understood just what was needed. There were wheat stalks symbolizing Robert’s bread making while tules and cattails evoked his island home and the blue iris carried out the water theme. Pear leaves represented the pears he used for his special jam while the red roses stood in for the strawberries. See Jam Session.

The service at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood was all that I could ask – a true celebration of Robert’s life.

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12 comments:

  1. Dot Moore4:43 AM

    I am so glad it was what you wanted the service to be

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  2. QuiltingFitzy4:49 AM

    Been thinking of you lots of late. Wishing you fortitude and hoping you know that you are loved!

    Hugs~

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  3. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)7:28 AM

    A lovely tribute - another good memory to hold onto as the days pass.

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  4. Gerrie9:18 AM

    Tears of solace for you are filling my eyes. Hope you are doing well. XXOO

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  5. black bear cabin1:19 PM

    Such lovely flowers, and the meaning behind the arrangement was perfect. The joy of cooking next to his photo and your quilt were all a nice warm touch. It looks like there was a lot of love in that room. Im sending more hugs your way!

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  6. Warty Mammal7:49 PM

    It's great to see a post from you. I've been thinking of you.

    I echo black bear's comments. You captured some real touchstones in that arrangement.

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  7. Vicky aka Stichr10:20 PM

    I too have been thinking about you Christine.

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  8. Meggie11:50 PM

    My heart and thoughts are with you every day, Christine.
    Hugs, and love.

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  9. Sharyn Mallow Woerz4:22 PM

    (((Christine)))
    My condolences on your loss,
    Sharyn

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  10. Jeanne Turner McBrayer5:28 PM

    It sounds like the service was very meaningful. What a lovely idea to have a floral arrangement with so many personal symbols. I hope that you are holding up okay at this sad time.

    Hugs,
    Jeanne

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  11. BrendaLou8:51 PM

    Christine,
    you have been in my prayers...I hope you feel the hugs I've been sending. The flower arrangement was perfect! So beautiful AND thoughtful & meaningful. I liked your bookshelf quilt up front as well as those meaningful symbols...the cookbook & breadbox, etc. A wonderful tribute to a life well-lived.

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  12. Sheri1:09 PM

    So sorry for your loss.(((hugs))) I haven't been checking the blogs much lately sorry to be so late with my condolences.

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