WEDDING FLOWERS SPREAD JOY

The flowers from a beautiful wedding in Morganton on Saturday night became the joy and afternoon pleasure of over 500 residents at 6 different facilities in Asheville and Black Mountain.  With plenty of help the work went quickly.  We knew it had been a bit wet because the ground was quite soft…..then we heard tales of wild weather….rain, hail and lots of wind.  But today was sunny and warm.  We loaded up a van and the back of the truck, inside and out, and headed off for a bit of shade to take a short break.

Then it was up the mountain with the truck going one direction, the van another and by early afternoon everyone had their flowers.  One of the facilities called me later to say how much they all appreciated them, but it was especially sweet for 3 residents that had just returned from the hospital.  And then of course with it being Mother’s Day, everyone was especially happy.

Flowers went to Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, Golden Living Center, The McCune Center, The Swannanoa Christian Ministry, Courtyard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Deerfield.  Over 500 residents were touched by the flowers this one bride donated to Second Bloom - quite remarkable!

MOUNTAIN RIDGE WELLNESS CENTER

One of my volunteers told me about Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, thought it might be a good place for flowers.  I called last Friday afternoon when I had a lot of flowers from The Biltmore House and The Fresh Market as well.  They were thrilled!  I may have overwhelmed them…..they happily took 5 buckets of gorgeous flowers!  I’ll be interested to hear how it all went.

The photo is of Mike, Brenda and Sue.  Sue is the Activity Director that Mike works with and Brenda is the Administrator.  They are the only 5 Star Skilled Nursing Facility in the area.