Saturday, May 31, 2008

Flowers and democrats

Today, I was able to put my creative side to work. I was asked to do the flowers for my friends nieces wedding. Needless to say, I was a happy camper amid all those lovely flowers. Under threating rain and thunder showers I parked myself in the garage and went to work. Four hours later, which seemed like 30 minutes, I completed forty small table arrangements, three very large vases and two centerpieces. I also decorated the cake with flowers. When all was done, the place took on a magical, dreamy look.
God is so good to give us such beautiful things to work with and enjoy. And, without our eyesight none of these things could be enjoyed as I did today.
Thank you God for allowing me to enjoy the gifts from your hand.

Just a small side note, I was in the company of mostly people from either Montana, California, Georgia and Nevada. All mostly young, highly educated, very liberal, most likely democrats. I was able to consciously be a non-biased person today, just listening to their stories about the nation and their world view. I was saddened by there lack of Biblical understanding and even their disdain for religious boundaries in government. Yet, there was not one that I could dislike. All more than gracious, "good" human beings. They were all interesting and delightful yet, the best for them is the here and now. Lost in their high thinking and liberal ideals, God was definitely left out of there lives and this wedding.
I tried quite hard to see from their point of view and for a scant moment I could sympathizes and understand their journey. Deeply concerned and greatly disappointed in the state of affairs that our country finds itself. They see a mean spirited presidential campaign, a war that is "immoral", people who find others intolerant and a lack of concern for the earth.
I found myself sitting back and smelling the sweet flowers and praying most earnestly for their souls, in a totally non-judgmental way. That in itself is a new thing for me.
Peace out!

3 comments:

Tyler said...

I like the way you vividly described putting the flowers together. I liked that the hours seemed to be minutes for you. That means you were in the zone and really giving it your all.

Thanks for sharing about your interactions with the other people that were there. Sounds like you made a great decision about how to approach their views and attitudes.

See you soon!
Tyler

Skatergrl said...

They were sure blessed to have you do the flowers! What a sweet gift of your time and talent!
And what's with the "Peace Out"? lol. I LOVE it. You sound like your 18 again!!! Smile! Thanks for sharing!
Love ya lots!

Sharon Fogarty said...

Peace out?
I guess I was smelling too many flowers and the sweetness went to "me" head.
Love you!