This week our cards are headed off to Trent. He is the brother of Tina, aka TMD here on SCS. Trent served 23 years in the Navy, working on the electronics of planes and helicopters. After retiring from the Navy, Trent decided to take some time for himself, to see family and friends, before looking for another job. Long story short, Trent has cancer and is going through chemo.
Trent loves and grows orchids, always on the search for the next big orchid find.
These flowers are not orchids and there's no plane like the teapot. I have neither of these items in my supply. I do have this Honeyblossom sprig that works up pretty nicely. Put it in this vase and I can make believe that it's an orchid. Whether you can see it in this photo or not, there is a yellow center and a little lavender in the throat.
I wish Trent all the strength and endurance to battle this disease and to enjoy his retirement as fully as he can. I also say "Thank you" to Trent, for his dedication and service to our country!
Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 GMT Views: 1900
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Wed, Jul 24, 2013 @ 12:47 PM
Jennifer, I am loving your sprig of "Orchids"- I can see what a rare species this is! Maybe you will get to name it! Love that vase !
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Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Wed, Jul 24, 2013 @ 10:55 PM
I agree with susie australia... I think you have discovered a new spieces of orchids! Genius to hang the sentiment like a picture from the brad and this whole indoor scene ROCKS!!! Beautiful vase...and I DO see the lavender and yellow in the centers of the flowers. Great tribute to Trent!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3232
Fri, Jul 26, 2013 @ 6:44 PM
I'm thinking Trent won't mind these aren't orchids as they are just lovely in that fancy little vase. Great card and sure to bring a smile to Trent's face - bet he loves all sorts of flowers.
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Sat, Jul 27, 2013 @ 1:26 AM
This is simply beautiful, Jennifer, the vase, the flowers, the diamond bg, the deep blue - as always with the teapot challenges, you've not only produced a beautiful card, but one full of meaning and care which will be so obvious to Trent!