Flowers at Mother's Day have a special meaning for me.
It was almost 14 years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday.
You see my Mom used to live with us.
And every year, she got the leftover Mother's Day flowers at the end of day on Mother's Day.
Not that the flowers were bad.
Dale always made a very nice floral arrangement of flowers that didn't sell at our shop Simon Says Roses.
And not that Mom didn't appreciate the gesture...she was very thankful.
But 14 years ago, she took the time to point something out to me.
Every year we always arranged for my wife's Mother to receive a flower arrangement in Edmonton....BEFORE Mother's Day.
My Mom mentioned that one year....just one year...it would be nice to get fresh flowers a few days ahead.
The pick of the crop...the nicest blooms...with enough time to enjoy them THROUGH the special day.
So that year, I had my best floral designer make the most beautiful arrangement.
I took it home with me on the Wednesday before Mother's Day Sunday.
My Mom was speechless, thrilled, & exhilarated all in one!
I'll never forget it.
And I've never forgotten it since.
Because I took my Mom for granted.
She was the one raising my two daughters while Dale & I were working in the flower shop. She made the meals. Did the laundry.
And I never really thanked her...until that year.
I'm so glad I took the time.
Because later that year...14 years ago in November...my Mom passed away from cancer.
And that's why Mother's Day flowers are not the same any more.
