You know those small rectangular cards that accompany a bouquet of flowers? Not a lot of space to express everything you’d like to say. This past week I’ve been wanting to order a floral bouquet for a dear friend. She is in sore need of a pick-me-up.

I’ve been mulling over what I wanted to say. She has been a friend for over three decades. She is scared. She has faced one health crisis after another. I hate being on the sidelines and seeing her suffer.

I think I’m ready to order those flowers and bring some bloom into her life. Flowers to brighten her table and words to uplift her spirit:

You are loved.

You are important.

You are cherished.