Today I am the recipient of these beautiful funeral flowers. They were flowers provided by the family for the service at which I officiated yesterday for "Lee". Receiving 'special occasion' flowers was often a wonderful "perk" of parish ministry. Sometimes they were left at the church from weddings or other special events. When I once tried to envision my "ideal perfect life", it included fresh flowers every day. I have certainly enjoyed more than my share!
"Lee" was a lovely gentleman who reached the ripe old age of 99 years! Because he was an avid SU Orange fan until the bitter end, the family paid homage with the orange and blue color scheme in this floral arrangement.
I cherish these beautiful flowers. As I held them in my lap on the way home from church, I especially noticed the lovely intricate details of the blue delphinium, as if each one wore a special "fairy hat".
One of the tall delphinium branches got bent over in the transition to home. (I guess that symbolizes the SU loss; and maybe even suffering from illness) In a way, this makes me think that even in defeat, there is still much to be appreciated, much beauty.
And even in death, resurrection!
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