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Have You Changed a Life This Week?

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Earlier this week, I wrote an article about a poem read during a sermon by my pastor from Oak Creek, titled "Flowers For the Living." I wanted to remind the community about the amazing offer a local business woman has made for us to participate in this really great idea! If you have not changed the lives of a few people in your life yet, please do so before the week runs out!

 

As a little reminder:

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L'amour la vie, pas la mort
"Love in life, not in death"

Many years ago I heard a sermon from my pastor in Oak Creek, Jerry Brooks that impacted me more than I could ever imagine. Based on a poem by an undetermined author, it was called “Flowers for the living…” Meaning, don’t wait to let someone know that they have made an impact on your life, let them know while they are still here.

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I would rather have a little rose from the garden of a friend,
Than flowers strewn around my casket when my days on earth must end.
I would rather have a living smile from one I know is true,
Than tears shed `round my casket when this world I bid adieu.
Bring me all the flowers today whether pink or white or red,
I would rather have one blossom now than a truckload when I`m dead.

- Author Unknown

 

 

My pastor challenged us to think about what our own funeral would be like now, and what others might say or only feel. He added that we should live our lives blessing others, telling them what needs to be said today, not only when those we love have passed.

 

This was a dynamic message for me as a young teenager as I pictured myself having passed on at my own funeral and wondering what people would be thinking – of course, hoping that I had left a positive, long lasting impression on others. But also, Did I let everyone know how I felt about them while there was still time? What can we do today to let someone know what a blessing they are to us?

What can YOU do?

 

Some of you have already done this exercise this week, and I've heard about how it affected your family and friends! Thank you for sharing... Please, I want to hear more stories from the rest of you!


Petalling Love

Floral Creations By Eileen is a shop in Caledonia that has been around since May of 2007. Eileen has been in the industry for over 20 years and continues to impress the community with her style and passion for design. Her heart for what she does and who she serves comes through as she continues to give back to others and communicates that through her dedicated work.

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When Eileen was approached with the idea of giving flowers for the living she wanted to extend an offer to Patch readers, their family and friends:

 

BUY A ROSE, GET A ROSE… NO LIMIT!!! (While supplies last, of course.) All you need to do is say “ROSE PATCH” to redeem your offer! (5200 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402 262-681-2001)

 

That’s right, From June 24th through July 1st Floral Creations is offering a free rose for every rose purchased to those who say “ROSE PATCH.”

 

Why wait for the next holiday or special occasion to let others know how much we appreciate them? Assure yourself a life of less regrets… In a world where many focus on negativity and sadness, we have an opportunity to turn the tide and spread some petals.

Please show your love and appreciation to those around you this week… It's time to touch some lives today!

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Kate Dickinson is an author of several children's books, and has had a career in nursing and patient care for 10 years. She hosts a blog with daily fashion tips, quips and other posts about music, events and other fun stories. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and of course her website. Stay in touch!

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