Picking flowers for my great aunt who was bravely fighting breast cancer, admiring my grandmother’s bright yellow daffodils and her prolific, rose-colored cockscomb, cutting roses from our rosebush to enjoy on the kitchen table, all of these are woven into the fabric of my love for flowers.

Discovering Floret's book, "Cut Flower Garden," was like stumbling upon a treasure trove of inspiration that ignited a flame within my soul. The passion and excitement were undeniable, leading me to carefully nurture my dream before taking the leap. Planting those first seeds in March 2020 marked the beginning of a new chapter, a "trial year" that would ultimately bloom into something beautiful and fulfilling.

Seeing that very first tiny ranunculus sprout did all kinds of things to stir my soul. I can still feel that feeling, of excitement and disbelief that my dreams were actually about to be realized.

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and forever indebted to all of the people that have helped make it all happen. I pray my floral creations continue to bring joy and light into the world, a true reflection of the deep-to-the-soul connection I have with my flowers.

Thank you for trusting me with your flower needs. I’m humbled and expectant. And I’m content, knowing this is what I’m supposed to be doing. It feels so deep-to-the-soul good to create from the desires God has given.