Ep 110. Flowers and Meaning of Memorial Day

In this episode, we discuss the history and Meaning of Memorial Day and the Flowers of Remembrance. 

And reflect on Comfort Zone Camp, a grief camp for kids that hosts a loss-by-suicide camp the week before Memorial Day. One year the camp theme was a  Phoenix representing resurrection and renewal associated with the bird on the first great seal of the United States. 

We wrap up on a personal note about losing a family member to suicide and the importance of mental health, which impacts our physical health. And how being amongst nature and gardens helps heal and grow our lives. 

Related Stories and Helpful Links 

Flowers & Meaning of Memorial Day 

About the Poppies in Flanders Fields: History of Veterans Day Poppies 

Comfort Zone Camp

A Little Hope Foundation

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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