Flowers

Uncle Jerry is sending some money for some kind of something for Mom.  Flowers it is.
Jodi and I went to the Farmer's Market today.  The flower vendors were over by the riverfront so we went there when we were done.  I found the little pot of fuchsias.  And I thought that would be perfect to take to the cemetery for Mom's burial.  The baskets were absolutely beautiful and of course, being Mother's Day weekend, expensive.  It's what the market will bear.  My frugal nature was really kicking in.  And yet, this Calibrachoa was just calling my name and then Mom's name.  It is a brilliant red.  And my thought after Mom would love it, was hummingbirds would love it.
We got Mom baskets every year for a long time for Mother's Day.  Even when she went to assisted living she got a basket.  It felt really right that this basket come home for us to enjoy with her all summer long and I can't think of a better memorial than that.
Jodi had brought Zach over to do some work.  And while we were sitting outside watching him work a hummingbird made a pass through checking out the fuchsia.  Now it knows it is here and I'm sure it will be partaking when people aren't sitting six feet away from it.  So we will have flowers and hummers.
Thanks Uncle Jerry.  Mom is happy I'm sure.