A Treasure Unveiled

H’s mother loves flowers, so I often pick up a fresh bouquet for her when I visit the market.  She has quite a collection of vases, and I always admire her knack for selecting the one that perfectly fits the character of the blooms.

I recently brought her some white hyacinths… the blossoms were just beginning to unfurl, and the fragrance was heavenly.  Later in the evening, H emerged from his mom’s living room with a look of excitement.  She had chosen a vase that I had never seen before, but one that H remembered from his childhood.  I later learned that she had received this hand-painted gift almost 70 years ago, as a young woman in Holland.  I’m delighted that this treasure is once again seeing the light of day.