My Inspiration for Healthy Living and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Today I would like to wish Happy Birthday to my Dad, he is 75 years young! I wish that 2000 miles did not separate us and that my circumstances would allow me to fly out there and throw and gigantic celebration for him! I love my parents; they are my inspiration for so many things. They have been business owners in one way or another since the 1960s. It is because of them that I became interested in a very young age in healthy living. In the 1980s they were Shaklee Reps showing people the difference between chemical laden multi-vitamins and whole foods vitamins, as well as eco friendly cosmetics and products for the home. They owned a honey business, they still own and operate their own greenhouse and flower shop. I did not become interested in gardening until we bought our first home. Now we cherish each thing that blooms, and we grow our own organic food year round. Owning several businesses in a small American town makes you wealthy in experience; as you give to your town and county they give back to you more than money can buy. Over the last 40 years they have seen at the flower shop and green house each special occasion of birth and birthdays; marriage and anniversaries; death and memorials; the honoring of mothers, fathers, business owners, and soldiers, civic and church celebrations, college, and high school graduations, celebrations of love and engagements, each "just because" and "get well soon", and holidays, such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am in awe of the memories that their flowers and plants have been a part of. Not to mention the fruit and vegetable gardens that were started in the cold of January from seed by my dad, that by the Summer become food on someone’s table, and the beautiful flower gardens! My parents are so extraordinary and I am honored to be their daughter. Thank you Mom and Dad for all that you've done and continue to do for both family and community! Your spirit is an example of the heart and soul of what makes this country great.

I am inspired by my parents to continue their tradition of serving people! I am so happy to be starting my own business and for it to be something that will be helping people to live happier and healthier lives!