It was a great day:)

I got to spend the day with Brenna and my mom. This morning we went to The Flower Bed and got our annuals. The bed of this old Chevy truck was filed with flowers.......thought it was photo worthy:)
This afternoon we went to Indianapolis for a graduation celebration. My cousin's daughter, Jamie, graduated from medical school and it was an extra special day. My cousin has inflammatory breast cancer. When she was diagnosed, she told the doctor that Jamie was graduating from medical school the following May and she wanted to live to see her graduate. The doctor told her that wouldn't be possible. Jamie did some research and found her a specialist at the IU Med Center. My cousin isn't cured, but she is doing as well as could be expected. She got to see Jamie graduate, so it was a great day!

[Justin Cambridge]

Very cool. Love "old" vehicles, paired with flowers makes a great photo and story!

[Lesley Allen]

I think this IS photo worthy...great find and great composition. fav
How wonderful for your cousin...my thoughts and prayers are with her, glad you all had a happy memorable day.

[Sheri]

I love the old truck...I bet there are many memories in that!

[Jennifer C]

have to fav the great image and for the courage of your cousin x

[Brian Baptie]

Wonderful story on the strength of the human spirit and love the shot as well.

[Howard N]

Your story is better than the old truck... as much as I like old trucks.

[☠northy]

beautiful picture, but the story is even more beautiful... congrats to your cousin's daughter, and wishes for lots more strength for your cousin...

[Kelly]

What a great day for your Cousin, may she continue to watch her Daughter grow into a great Dr! Love the shot too Paula - nice colours and composition!

[Joyce Wells]

It sure was a special day! So glad your cousin was able to see her daughter graduate - will always be a day you'll always remember!

[Ade Akinyede]

Wow, fantastic story!! Certainly a great day indeed :).

[Kerri]

Very cool

[Bobbyj]

great processing and colour!

[Marthaeo]

awesome truck!

[Jeff Walker]

I love to hear about people defying odds, that is wonderful!

[MonicaE]

Lovely shot and interesting processing. Glad to know your cousin got to see her daughter graduate medical school.

[Cindy List]

Oh, wow... What a beautiful load!

[Jill]

Love it! You can drop some off here if you have too many :) I am so happy for your cousin - kudos to her for defying the doctors!!

[Dawn Irwin]

Love these old trucks! Beautiful shot Paula and I'm so happy for your cousin, I hope she continues improve.

[Laurie]

Beautiful picture - I love the colors. Hope your cousin has many more long and happy days ahead. And I always tell everyone I know with cancer to do some research on Essiac and Rene Caisse. People can say what they want, but when my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer she was only given 3 months to live. She began using Essiac (Flor-Essence - she bought the kind you had to make at home, not the pre-made) and she lived another 4 years. She swore it made her feel better than she'd ever felt. In the end she began smoking again and the cancer did come back - but to go from 3 months to 4 years was a blessing.

[Livia]

Great story! It touched me. I'm happy to know she has seen her daughter graduate. This is a beautiful shot! 8)

[Dana]

Beautiful image and story (made me cry a little).

[trude]

oh i love this Paula!! the colours are fantastic and i love the processing....faved! So glad to hear that you cousin got to see her daughter graduate and prove the doctor wrong, hopefully she can continue to prove them wrong! hope you had a lovely mothers day x

[Toycamera (a.k.a. Decima)]

Love this, and your garden is going to look wonderful.

[Terry]

what a great shot and I would like to have that old truck

[Mel]

wonderful picture, beautiful story

[Kathy Burzynski]

Now this is Great! Love the rugged look of the truck with the delicate flowers in the bed. Great POV too

[Paula]

Heyyy, this reminds me of my Dandy Haul truck! (This must have been the shot you were mentioning) I LOVE this! Fav.

[Laurie Higgins]

This is fabulously photo-worthy! The flowers even match the truck! I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin, but happy she was able to see her daughter graduate.

[ladyjane]

Wonderful contrast of tough truck vs. soft flowers. The blue of the truck is great.

[Mary Lou]

beautiful flower bed! I'm so glad your cousin got to see her daughter graduate, what a special moment for them!

[Juliette Packham]

this is a great shot - so great that your cousin got to see her daughter's special day. Let's hope there are more special moments for them to share

[Debbi M]

This is a great shot Paula! I love this. Wonderful processing on it too.

[Anne ❀]

wonderful story and shot, thanks for sharing

[Karen]

Absolutely love this photo!! Great story as well!!

[Juanita]

Wonderful capture - love that truck :) I wish your cousin all the best and many, many, many more days.

[Diana]

What a lovely way to pack a pickup...and your miracle story is the topper! Super for her...amazing what the spirit can overcome when you set your mind to it! Power to her!!

[Sue Wilde]

I really love what you've done to this

[GINA]

what a beautiful site, and great story for your cousin, hope she continues to do well Paula!!!!

[Lisabell]

Sounds like a wonderful day! I'm so glad your cousin got to see her daughter graduate. I love this photo!

[Donna]

It was a great day! And a wonderful celebration!

[Elizabeth Goodine]

Beautiful, Paula!! :)

[Ramona]

great find, wonderful composition

[Junan Heath]

Fabulous shot! :)

[beachradish]

Love these cars - Great angle and composition!

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

So glad your cousin was able to enjoy the day and met one of her goals. Now she just needs to set her next goal to make. I wish her the best

[Denise Breimeir]

This is fantastic! I love the old truck filled with flowers. Your caption is so touching - made me tear up!

[Anna]

So very lovely!!)