Eileen Wildflowerseed

I worked with Eileen way back at Verizon Wireless eons ago.  The office was on Unicorn Park Drive and I always derived a large amount of secret joy from working at an address with the word "unicorn" in it, but I digress.  I chide myself so often for my flaws but I do know that I have some amazing qualities.  One of those qualities is knowing when another person is simply amazing and how to keep them in my life.  From the moment I met her so many years ago and right up to this very moment, Eileen inspires me.  She is gracious, kind, creative, positive appreciative, and an utter joy.  It is a no brainer, people like that are not around every corner but I am so lucky that I have more than my fair share.

In the midst of my recent "woe is me" state I came across a box of wildflower seeds.  Eileen takes beautiful photos and makes amazing cards - many of flowers.  So I bought the seeds and sent them along to her.  She does not have a yard per se but the thought of her sprinkling flowers seeds about randomly and then seeing the results down the road and thinking of me, well that thought pleased me greatly.  Plus I found the thought all a bit humorous very akin to Johnny Appleseed but in this case more apres peau, Eileen Wildflowerseed.  I do entertain myself so.

Well Eileen sent me an email to thank me and I am going to take the liberty in posting it below.  She is simply phenomenal and she is thanking me???  That certainly made my day and cleared out the blahs.  Eileen reminded me of something that I know but many times lose sight of:  time, distance, space -- none of that is important when you have something true.  Eileen is definitely true and I am grateful to be lucky.

Hi Scott,

Honestly, you are the best, best best! Thank you for the flower seeds! As soon as New England is sincere about springtime, I plan to put a few containers on my balcony, scatter the seeds and wait for the a colorful surprise. I'll take a picture when it is all in bloom. I hope you are feeling better. I so share your pain. I had a kidney stone about 2-3 years ago and it just brought me to my knees. I think I was totally unacquainted with pain until that time. And I want to thank you for introducing me to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. I found it on youtube and now it is my obsession too. I've always been a little fascinated with gypsies and their free way of life. The wedding gowns are amazing... over the top ... and the pineapple and palm tree dresses were my favorite. The styles are so far beyond my timid tastes but I truly applaud their daring enthusiasm and love of vivid colors. Such fun. I liked the video of the rain on your deck. The sound of rain is so soothing!

So Scott, keep blogging. You don't see me but I spend every day with you and just love your blog.

Have a happy weekend and I'll see you in June.

Eileen