Kip’s Comments - March 20, 2024

Blessing in Disguise

Last weekend many family and friends of Kristy’s aunt said goodbye. Jolyn’s struggles ended - her pain, her illness, her uncertainty with where her life was going - those unknowns are done. Hard questions were answered with some degree of dignity.

Death is an interesting part of life. Grief and sorrow dominate thoughts. Maybe there are questions or doubting, sometimes anger, sometimes laughs, and plenty of tears. Emotions run the gamut in our minds.

As is common at death, loved ones of the deceased are often inundated with plants. Many times more flowers and plants are shared than there is room after the services. Soon the gifts are shared among those close.

The flowers at a funeral may be a blessing in disguise. This snow flower/peace lily came home with us after the service. While the plant produces beautiful blossoms for interesting photos, memories are also triggered.

For most this plant will be recognized as a peace lily. For us it will be Jolyn’s plant. A pretty blossom will trigger a memory. With each bloom the memories will continue. Jolyn’s memory lives on.

The many plants were more than sincere gifts - they were blessings in disguise. Each was pretty with caring messages. Now they bring memories. Jolyn will not be forgotten.

Thank you to all who cared for Jolyn, especially when life became so challenging.

Snow Flower - Peace Lily - Image 869342