Today I planted Zinnia seeds in memory of Alex. The flowers …

Today I planted Zinnia seeds in memory of Alex. The flowers will bloom in September. The seeds are from my sister‘s garden. When she gave them to me, she told me a story that reminded me of Alex and the impact she’s had on so many of us. She said that our mother once planted an entire hillside of a community park in daylilies. When they bloomed, everyone who saw them felt joyful! Our mother loved that the flowers, once cut, only last a day—and that the unopened pods are able to open even after cutting. You can see why I thought of Alex, whose beautiful spirit continues to inspire and uplift us.