The Peace Lilly of Love!
No Green Thumb But Flowers Bloom With Jan's Love!
Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 32 seconds
“You are overwatering the plants,” Jan declared.
Her comment baffled me, as I had only watered them once while she was in the hospital for the last two weeks.
I apologized and promised to do better.
“Why are you apologizing?”
Because I did not take care of the plants.
Turning on the faucet, I filled up the watering can.
“Do not worry about the plants; I need your help to get upstairs.”
I have always liked flowering plants and wanted to believe that Jan was not the only one with a green thumb.
Thanks to my friend Deb, I took a giant step toward making Apartment 3B my home last September!
With Deb’s guidance and commitment to care for the plants, an Orchid Jan received twenty-two months ago while in the hospital bloomed for the first time in February.
I was surprised that my Peace Lilly bloomed last week.
Jan and the Peace Lilly are the last things I see at night and the first things I see in the morning. It is on a bookcase by my bed next to a photo of the love of my life.
I have accepted I will never be a master gardener, but Jan is still with me now, and her love will ensure that the plants thrive and bloom forever.
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Flowers Convert 3B Into a Home
The Orchid Whisperer
No Green Thumb But Flowers Bloom With Jan's Love!
Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 32 seconds
When Dr. Saksena shared that Jan was cancer-free; I was overcome with gratitude and joy. Though a thoughtful visitor had given Jan a live plant, it was against the rules to have it on the cancer floor. Jan reminded me to take the Orchid home with me.
The Orchid bloomed again after 22 months, thanks to Rabbi Renee's guidance on proper care.
Whenever I see the Orchid, I am reminded of Jan's love for it. Even though I may not have Jan's green thumb, and the Orchid may not bloom again, I will always cherish Jan's passion. True love never fades away.
New Growth and New Blooms
No Green Thumb But Flowers Bloom With Jan's Love!
Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 32 secondsI felt happy after my morning walk when I saw my Peace Lily flourishing. Two new stems were about to bloom, which added to the beauty of the ones that had already blossomed. Although I’m not an expert in plant care, I’m proud to have nurtured them with love and attention. It brings me great pleasure to see them thriving.
My grandmother, a wise woman, once shared that love is the key to a fulfilling life. I strongly believe in this statement, and it led me to meet and marry Jan, who became a source of inspiration and motivation for me. Her love and care went beyond our relationship and extended to my plants. Even though she’s not with me anymore, her love still nourishes and sustains me and my plants.
Remember, love is the secret ingredient that can make all the difference in our lives and the lives of those around us.
