April tulips

I looked forward to a morning trip to the wholesale florist for the tulips I promised myself each month for Sully. My sister-in-law while staying with us the past few weeks kept my vase full of them. It is time for more, a fresh bright bunch to remember our Sully days. Sadly, all of the tulips have found other homes and purposes this Saturday morning. But then we spy one last bunch, a chipper orange arrangement with just six tulips; they have been waiting on us. On this gray day they bring a smile to my face sitting next to Sully's picture on our table. As I snap a few photos I notice Ella and Zane's play set peeking through the blooms. How symbolic and fitting.