calla lily

My friend (the subject of the post "Yesterday, I Cried") is set to return to Neverneverland tomorrow night. I received a "Thank You" card from her. It was short, sweet, and touching:

"We share the unfortunate pain of an ill parent, but we also share our strength, love and support. Thank you for sharing your tears with me, your phone call and kind words. I love you."

Before I called, I prayed that whatever words I had to share would be comforting to her. As soon as I got the address, I also sent a flower arrangement to her mother's funeral. A potted White Calla Lily.

Without ever knowing it, without ever having met her mom, I find out today that Calla Lilies were her mother's favorite flower.

Wow.