Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. And despite missing John so very much, I was determined to make the day filled with happy memories and a celebration of our love.
John always brought me flowers - sometimes expensive bouquets, sometimes just simple flowers that he bought at the grocery store. But he knew I loved his flower gifts.
So, I thought I would keep his tradition going and buy myself flowers that he would have if he were here. Yesterday morning I went on my favorite flower delivery site and ordered a dozen long-stemmed pink roses to be delivered same day. The picture looked lovely with just the right amount of greenery. They arrived in a couple of hours and I was very happy with them - until I noticed the florist had filled the vase with eucalyptus among the greenery. This was not in the the picture I had seen online. At first, I thought it would be okay but within minutes of bringing the flowers inside, the house reeked of eucalyptus - not my favorite scent. It was all I could smell. My eyes started to feel irritated and I soon developed a headache. I threw all the eucalyptus stems out but while that helped somewhat, the vase of flowers now looked a little anemic. I was very disappointed.
And then I decided to do something about this. Years ago, I might have let this slide but something told me not to let this go. So, I went online and filed a complaint with the flower delivery company. They responded immediately and said they would replace the flowers sans eucalyptus. I was skeptical.
Much to my surprise within a couple of hours another vase of roses appeared behind my doorstep. This arrangement was even lovelier that the first one I had ordered. The roses were different. Instead of pink they were white with red tips. The greenery included babies breath which I love.
I was so happy. My faith in humanity had been restored and now I was rich with roses.
Maybe John just wanted me to have a little more roses this year. I know he knows how much I miss him. Maybe this was his way of stopping by and say "Hi. I love you. Happy anniversary."
Thank you, John. I love you too.♥ Happy anniversary, Sweetheart.
