Even though I have been plagued with allergies since I was small, I have always loved flowers. They paint the world with vibrant color and fill the air with heavenly fragrance. Regardless of the fact that some flowers cause my eyes to water and floodgates in my nose to open, I never avoid them. I approach flowers the same way I live happily with dogs and cats, armed with Benedryl. Considering I am allergic to everything but cockroaches, I have little choice but to pop a pill and get on with life and enjoy.
Whether stripping each delicate petal to figure out another’s devotion whispering “he loves me, he loves me not” or simply transforming a place into one that is easier on the eyes, I absolutely love flowers!! I mean really, who doesn’t just LOVE flowers?? Some will never admit it and some will deny it, but you got to love flowers until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
What a beautiful post! And nothing makes the day better for me than when I answer the door and there's a delivery of flowers waiting for me. I've told my husband to make sure that when I die, my obit has to read "flowers gratefully declined. It is Amy's request that you send flowers to someone you love today ~ just because."
ReplyDeleteAmy, I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. That is a wonderful wish. :D Thank you for stopping by to read and for your lovely comments!!
DeleteMy favourite flowers are daffodils - the heralds of spring.
ReplyDeletePaula, I like daffodils too, especially the two toned ones. Thank you for stopping in to read and for your comments!!
Deleteyou'tr like my poor son who has terrible pollen allergies; which I didn't kow until last year when his eyes swelled up, Now we do nice meds!
ReplyDeleteSandra, you got to do what you got to do. :D I would rather take my allergy medication than do without flowers or going outside, or even having pets. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments.
Deleteme too.........now i want to send you some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, awww that is sweet of you! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments.
DeleteVery nice post Kathy, perfect timing with Easter, spring it's just rings flowers doesn't it.. who doesn't love flowers! My favorite is wisteria best on the vine. My old house had them draped over our deck an I really miss them. I really like Amy's last wish too! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteRoxy, I kind of like them all. I bet that was really pretty!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. I hope you have a Happy Easter!!
DeleteI cannot imagine being allergic to flowers, that's really sad Kathy. At least the pills work for you though. My gardens are full of all kinds of flowers from the time the first little daffy peeks up, til the first snow falls. I love them, most of them... :-)
ReplyDeleteNovember Rain, the bad thing is that the pills make me feel sleepy and a little out of my head. I only take them if I absolutely have to. I love flowers and can't wait to get some flowers planted. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteFlowers are just one of those things you have to appreciate, even if they make you sneeze your brains out!
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Shannon, I just love them! They make the world such a better place! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteAllergic to flowers - how cruel ....glad that hasn't stopped you from appreciating the little beauties!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Easter Kathy! sending you a virtual-imaginary- bouquet :)
Sylvia, thank you for my virtual bouquet!! My allergies have never really ever stopped me. I just take medicine and do whatever anyways. The only thing that is really bad is when I attempt to mow the lawn I usually end up throwing up. So I leave the mowing to my husband. That is just to much for me. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteI love flowers, too. I have lots in my yard and I love getting them for special occasions. Anything yellow or purple will be my favorite at any given time.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. ♥
Jo, my mom used to plant just flats and flats of flowers. She always had me help and she had beds everywhere. My Mom and Dad always planned a big barbecue on Memorial Day weekend and one year it rained by mom was determined to get 10 flats planted before the picnic. We were out there in the rain elbow deep in mud planting flowers. Kind of funny. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteI so love flowers...in the ground, in a pot, in a vase or any other kind of vessel. Just don't like them on the wall or on the furniture! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI also have allergies, but have learned to deal with them. I won't give up my flowers at all. My favorites are Daisies and Lilies!
Thanks for sharing!
Susan, a person does what they have to do to enjoy life regardless whether you have allergies or not. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. I am so pleased you stopped in and shared your love of lilies and daisies! :D
DeleteThanks for the beautiful post about flowers! Love them too! I have many house plants, and flowers outside. Donated a couple to a yard sale to raise money for the American Cancer Society today. After I drove off, I felt like I had left my children on the curb! I called the people at the yard sale and told them that I'd come back for them if someone didn't buy them. I really felt like I had just dropped my children off at someone's doorstep.
ReplyDeleteHolly aww that was sweet of you!! I have never had much of a green thumb. I need to plant flowers that need little attention and flourish anyway. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed it!
DeleteSuch a nice post about flowers and they're many meanings. Flowers are such a thing of beauty! Springtime must be a little rough on you with your allergies, Kathy! Take care. ;)
ReplyDeleteBeachlover, I have a rough time throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Then the cold of winter comes and kills off most everything that I am allergic to. I am used to it at this point. It is part of life that I just deal with. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments.
DeleteLove me some flowers!
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Damyanti, me too!! Aren't they great?? Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. I am so pleased you liked my post!
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ReplyDeleteI love flowers too and have never had to deal with allergies until recently. I'm in my 30s and out of no where, my eyes and nose will start acting up in the spring. Grrrr. Anyway, lovely flower post. (:
Elise, My mom always used to say that our body's chemistry changes ever 7 years. Maybe that is just one of the changes your body has went through as you aged. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post!
DeleteI am so with you on the flowers! I really love them in gardens or pots more than vases. Hate watching them die! But Love them all the same!
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Joy, I hate watching them die too. My husband always used to bring me roses when we were dating, and occasionally after we first married. Then money got tight and we no longer had the extra for flowers that would wilt and die. I miss that, but I understand why he doesn't. I enjoy my flowers that I plant a lot! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
DeleteI really enjoyed reading this post, Kathy. And, I also enjoy flowers in any form or place. Don't have too many outside but they give me much pleasure! Have several green plants inside that also give me lots of pleasure. My sweet husband likes to bring me flowers -- even for no reason. Thanks for sharing about flowers!
ReplyDeleteBetty, thank you for dropping in to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post!
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