When my mother-in-law passed away a couple of years ago we were flooded with condolences from family and friends. We were overwhelmed by support and love which helped us get through a very difficult time. She died in January, on New Years eve, to be exact. Hundreds of dollars of beautiful flowers were at the chapel and then they took many of them to the cemetery. We live in an area of bitter winters, within minutes all those flowers were dead, I couldn't help wondering about all that money spent on something so fleeting.
Not only the funeral home, but we personally received many flower bouquets, and while they were appreciated and we were touched by peoples thoughtfulness and kindnesses, our house is small and quickly became a little claustrophobic. I remember a dear friend who sent a fruit basket instead of flowers. I was so grateful for that token of friendship. In the first place when tragedy strikes it is often hard to continue routines like dinner, shopping and food preparation. I loved being able to walk into our kitchen and grab a beautiful apple, pear, a wedge of cheese or an orange. It was such a thoughtful gift and one I remember long after all the flowers have died.
Now don't get me wrong, I love flowers, I have a yard full. I am an artist and paint flowers on every space imaginable. But at that time in our live we were a little overwhelmed by them. I loved the thoughtfulness of friends and families, I loved the expression of love for us and for my mother-in-law who likewise loved flowers. They were sweet tokens of her life. A token of sorrow or even joy is hard to decide upon but the basket of fruit was wonderful, long lasting and still remembered.
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