I had a regular customer who called occasionally to send flowers to his wife. Sometimes for an anniversary, sometimes for her birthday, mostly just because he loves her and he's thinking about her. I think that's the nicest reason of all. A surprise bouquet that arrives on any given Tuesday, for no particular reason, can just fill your heart right up and remind you that you are loved. It's a very precious thing.
The unusual part about this customer's orders is that he worked in the fishing industry off the coast of Alaska. He'd be gone for long stretches of time, far from land and any reliable communication system. He would have to wait until he was close enough to an island with a cell tower on it before he could make any calls. And then he would promptly call his wife. And then me, to order flowers for his wife. A very thoughtful husband. Every woman should have one. (I'm very lucky, too. Because I do have one)
I received an order this morning for the funeral service of this very thoughtful and loving husband. He was 54 years old when he passed away unexpectedly in Naknek, Alaska. Sometimes, life is shorter than you think it is going to be. My heart goes out to his wife and his family for their loss.
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