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Your grandmother was a very wise woman. When you give joy you receive back so much. Your volunteer work must be very rewarding.

Very much so Phyllis! I miss my grandmother Flora very very much. Thankfully she will always live on in our family's memories. No matter how shy people made me, animals opened the door to my soul. Horses, birds, dogs, cats, you name it! When Lucy the rescued Saddlebred horse worked to overcome her shyness, I was so proud! When CJ the aggressive golden retriever gentled himself, I burst with happiness! When the feral cat who was terrified of ALL living things, gave me the 'I trust you blink,' she stole my heart and told me her name was Mineux! She's a great lap warmer as I type this...

That is so wonderful. The animal kingdom has so much love and joy to give us if we only open our hearts to them.

I love the name Flora. It is good to have such loving memories of grandparents. My grandmother, Eva Mae, was a very gentle and loving woman. She always wore lovely dresses (she called them house coats) and they had the fragrance of lavender. That is why lavender brings so much joy and meaning into my life.

Thank you Phyllis! My grandmother would be pleased. Eva--such a lovely name!! It's an amazing gift to have the loving memories of your grandmother paired with the gentle scent of lavender. May your sweet memories always bring you joy!

God first. Family second. Occupation third. Friends fourth. Reason 1 is God is why I exist. Reason 2 my family cares more about me than anyone. Reason 3 I can not help others if I have no income. Reason 4 I need people to help me serve God.