What a wonderful idea! Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "lanita miller" <ozarkn@southwind.net> To: <OHCOLUMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 6:43 PM Subject: [OHCOLUMB] genealogist at work/idea > As Memorial Day approaches, I was reminded again that this is the time > where family members wish they were nearby to place flowers on graves, > but can't because of distance, health, or whatever. > > When you shop for those memorial flowers and wreaths for your own loved > ones, won't you join me in picking up a couple of $1 bunches of flowers > to place on those lonely graves where no flowers are placed? > > Do it for the family members who may not be close enough or healthy > enough to do it.. do it for those who have long since gone but used to > care for the graves. Do it, just because you're a family historian, and > care about these who have passed before us. > > Do it, because it just feels good! It is a special feeling know that > these who would have been without, can now show that someone cared! > > Lanita Sconce Miller > > Any family tree produces some lemons, some nuts and a few bad apples. > > ______________________________