Warm Gestures LLC.

My Legacy

My experience and knowledge go beyond just the planting or placement of a plant. As an Advanced Master Gardener, with over 26 years in just making grave blankets, I take pride; give love and passion into each site. Losing three daughters, my mother, father and a husband, I know the pain is indescribable and it feels like a piece of you goes with each Loved One. As a mother, losing a child was the worst nightmare I could ever have.One daughter, Rachael, was a patient at All Children’s Hospital. My life became a roller coaster but everyday became a ray of sunshine, a ray of hope. Rachael had open heart surgery and she had made such progress and she was to be coming out of ICU the next morning. Then the storm came, one of the worst nightmares of my life, a phone call. Rachael had taken a turn for the worse. Rachael died from Cardiac Arrest. What a fighter, what an Angel… She is joined by 2 other sisters, a Grandma and Grandpa’s. Yes, the pain and suffering I have endured as a parent, as a child and as a wife is with me everyday and with their memories I know that no one can take those away.

 I often think of the legacy I’m able to carry on, helping others at their loved ones grave site. Bringing comfort knowing I care in making sure they are cared for and respected whether they live near by or in another state. I have shipped Grave Blankets to Arlington National Cemetery and yet have taken them to local sites personally; my heart is in each and everyone. Yes, I will help you in your darkest hours. In remembrance of my loved ones, I have donated money to All Children’s Hospital, (Children’s Miracle Network) where they have read my story, to promote donations. I have been a blood donor in memory; I have given to the VA hospitals, as another commitment in showing I care.

Being an Advanced Master Gardener through Leila Arboretum has allowed me to grow as I have moderated the Master Gardener program, landscaping and perennial production workshop. I’m also re certified each year and by doing so enriching my own life. I reside in Olivet, Michigan. My loved ones are in Ingham County, where I grew up. As an Advanced Master Gardener, I have done garden projects at local nursing home, schools, college, funeral homes and cemeteries. Flowers from my home, have served at Weddings, Funerals and Church alters. I do landscaping for businesses, homes and new construction.