# 256 Rainbo collection

It has been a rough couple of days.   One of my best friends sons passed away and today was his memorial service.   I fought back tears all mornng not knowing what I would say to her.  When I saw her I just hugged her for the longest time.

I went to the service to show her my love and support, and to bring her some comfort.  How Profound that I also walked away comforted.  I don't know if it was the messages that were given by the speakers or just the over all love that could be felt in the room for this youn man and his family. I walked away with a comforting feeling of knowing that my friend will make it through this.  It may be a tough road, but she has alot of people who love her and will see her through. 

I couldn't stay for the food that was supplied or the balloon release ceremony, much to my dismay.  When I saw the pictures others had taken, the balloons were lovely and there were some wrays and colored auras that leave me to believe her son was there.  But I was needed back at work. 

When I got home there was a package waiting.   Months ago I had ordered the Rainbo Iris Collection.  Now that fall is here so is  the season to plant them and my package finally arrived.  It was nice to have some quiet time in the garden planting them.  Reflecting on my friend.  My admiration for her strength.  As hard as this day must have been for her.  She didn't falter, she faced it like a champ.

  I know I will think of her often in the days ahead and plan on calling her to make sure she is ok.  And when the spring comes and my iris' bloom. I will think of how they survived the cold winter nights blanketed under the snow.  And it will remind me again of her strength today.  Somehow surving this loss comfortably blanketed by love and support. .