Do You Re-Gift?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
By: Michelle Wiginton

Do you re-gift? I do!!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, it’s where you receive a gift and then turn around and “re-gift” it to someone else! I sound VERY EXCITED, don’t I? Well, I am…and here’s why.

Let me tell you about my latest re-gifting experiences…A couple of weeks ago had cervical artificial disc replacement surgery. As the name suggests, this is a very invasive and unpleasant experience. However, two beautiful bouquets of flowers were sent to the hospital for me and I was able to see those beautiful blossoms every time I was roused from my medicated state.

I LOVE flowers! I associate flowers with people and think of various friends and family members as the seasons change. Daffodils remind me of my Grandma Nonnie. Zinnias take me to my mom’s garden. Iris make me smile because of a Godly woman I love, named Margaret. Well, you get the picture. Flowers mean more to me than petals, stems and dirt.

For several years, I have not been physically able to garden, which makes my appreciation of them keener. So, when I received the flowers in the hospital, I wanted to admire them all that I could because flowers don’t last…at least with me. Before I left the hospital, two other patients who did not receive any floral hugs received beautiful bouquets from a “Secret Admirer”…ME!

Yep, I re-gifted them through the nurses to two patients who were not blessed with visitors, cards and flowers. I don’t know who they are, but I know they were blessed because I was blessed by them first!

Then, a couple of days ago, I was having a really bad day and the Lord reminded me that He allows “crap” (manure, call it what you will) to heap upon me sometimes because that is how He helps me grow into a beautiful blossom in His garden! I Facebooked about my revelation, but was not particularly happy about it…who is? Crap STINKS!

Then, the doorbell rang. I kid you not, it was MORE FLOWERS!!! Beautiful roses, asters and a fragrant profusion of blossoms that tickled my memory and my spirit in such a powerful way. God knew I was going to have a bad day. My precious friend, who was so generous to send them when she felt the inkling from Wisconsin, had no idea she would be used to send a special message from God. However, that is what happened. (thanks Terri!)

Today, my top priority is re-gifting this beautiful bouquet to someone else. Who will it be? I’m not sure…maybe a shut-in elderly widow, maybe a friend in the hospital, maybe my step-mom who is having us over for supper…it doesn’t really matter who they go to, because they will be a blessing. But, the cool thing about re-gifting is that I am blessed more than anyone else!!

Here is a "phone picture" of my special message flowers...

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What a wonderful way to bless others...I too love flowers. Recently I retired...my workmates brought me bulbs from their homes gardens to honor my retirement...now I think of them when ever "their bulb" arises. God Bless You!

Candy, Saturday, July 17, 2010

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I received flowers while in the hospital when I had my baby. Along with everything else you have to bring home, flowers was the last thing on my mind. So, my husband and I decided to give them to the wonderful nurses who were always there for us. As we left the hospital we could see them in the nursery. :-)

Clea, Thursday, September 16, 2010

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