Today some beautiful roses from Fresh Market found their way to the Solace Center.  It was a mild day outside and Joan, a patient, was out for some fresh air.  She rested and watched as Jackie, Richard and I made small arrangements for the patients and staff.  Joan used to be an interior designer and she loved to work with flowers, winning awards for her work.

It was a sweet visit with Joan, chatting about her life.  She was ‘itching to help out’ but not quite able to.  At one point she told me I was doing a great job.  I loved that she said that because it was so real. And in that moment she was so thoroughly enjoying seeing all the flowers that even mine looked beautiful to her!