A Gift From the Heart

A dear friend from my youth contacted me awhile back and asked if she could have the honor of making a flower arrangement to go atop my sister's grave. This friend, Patty Snyder Alcathie, was our youth pastor when we were in our early adolescence. Patty spent two summers as youth pastor at Piney Grove Baptist Church and she was very instrumental in my walk with the Lord. I was happily surprised by her desire to lend her gifts to such a noble task. Patty lives quite a distance away and was very moved by my sister's passing. She has been unable to visit her grave and this is her way of honoring Meredith. She chose to use the flower that my sister used in her wedding arrangements. I think it turned out beautifully and my family is so touched by her kindness!

And Patty, for the record, my kids were just as excited about the box you shipped the flowers in. They have climbed in and out of it and Berkley especially likes the road on the box; he drives his motorcycle on it. So, we're all enjoying this gift!