When is the last time you got flowers, and what was the occasion?

@AmbiePam (92994)
United States
February 1, 2010 6:02pm CST
I had the first of three neck procedures done today at a surgical hospital. I told a few people here about it when I learned of it last week. Anyway, my parents couldn't be there because they were out of town, so a friend of mine took me. Poor guy. It took longer today than any other procedure (remember I have had 6 back procedures done there) has in the past. He was longsuffering to say the least. Anyway, he dropped me back off at my parent's house, and this evening my parent's came home. My dad brought me six red roses with baby's breath, and that gave my heart a little lift. I've been ill so long that people are way past sending me get well cards, ya know? But it was a pleasant surprise to get them from my dad today. I'm back home at my apartment right now (parents are taking care of Sherlock tonight), and I can smell the roses from my computer desk. So tell me the last time you got flowers, gave flowers, or are you allergic to flowers and we need to send you fake flowers?
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32 responses
• United States
2 Feb 10
Aww, you poor kid! I'm glad to see you are home and nice and comfy, sort of. The last time I received some flowers was this past summer from my daughter's garden. They were really a pretty mix and I spread them all over the house. It really cheered things up. Here are my flowers to you, and hope you're feeling better really soon! I'm not too good at doing pictures so I hope they come up, if not, the thought was there, haha! xxxhugs.
• United States
2 Feb 10
get well bouquet - Hope you're feeling better soon!
Now why didn't they show up? I downloaded the picture, darn it! I'm going to try one more time.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Those are beautiful!
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• United States
2 Feb 10
Ahhhh, that's better! Get well soon AmbiePam!
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
2 Feb 10
I got flowers and a blooming plant last month, just about three weeks ago. The Azalea was from work, the floral arrangement from church. It does not really seem like you have had time to recover from the last surgery. I am sorry, but I do hope this helps.
@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
I was going to tell you this too. I told a few mylotters through their e-mail. Not only am I going to have the 3 neck procedures, they are going to cut me open. I cried a little when he told me. I'm not afraid of the pain, but I feel like I spend all my time in hospitals and doctor offices. This won't be the worst case surgery where they insert a rod and it takes 8 months or something to recover. I have two pieces of disc that are "floating" around at the base of my back. One is stationary. The other appears to be moving around and agitating nerves. So the surgeon will make a cut and remove that piece of disc. In the long run, it isn't that bad.
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Yeah, I had a floater piece around my toe, in addition to the spurs and bunion. It will help to get it out, I am sure.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
2 Feb 10
That was really nice of your Dad to get you Roses. It's been a very long time since I have gotten any flowers. The last time I recall I got flowers from my office staff because I hadn't received flowers in a long time before that. Really the gesture is always nice, but they always die off. I would much prefer a plant instead so it has at least a chance of living a little longer.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Sadly, I don't think I could keep a plant alive very long.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Hey Amber! I do hope you are feeing better! I just tried to call you at the number you left me on my voicemail, but it was the wrong person's number! I called three times and I'm sure that person will be calling me back really pissed off! So, can you send me another email with the right number so I can talk to you! Anway, as for getting flowers, the last time I got them was for my birthday 2 years ago from the boyfriend! He didn't even bother this last birthday! So, I guess I should have gotten the message then! It was the only time he ever got me flowers! I was in the hospital 2 summers ago, and still no flowers either! And now the ways things are, almost ending I don't think I will be getting any ever, at least from him! I do love getting flowers, but I also get upset when they die! But, no matter what reason someone gives them to you they should be cherished, especially roses (they are my favorites)! Enjoy your flowers and get well quick! Sending you Love and Hugs, Leslie
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
I sent you the wrong number?! Oh my word! I am so sorry, I've never done that before. Yes, I will send you my number, and I'll be very careful this time to give you the right one.
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• China
2 Feb 10
Hi AmbiePam Last time I got flowers in september 2009.It's a funny story.In september 2009 2 brazilian who was a beautiful girl and an old man came to beijng go sightseeing.After climbed greatwall,we were all hungry and we were found a restaurant by accident which a five star cooked dishes from south of china.I dont't like the dishes that is so sweet.After we had finished it,they send two bouquet include roses and lilies to me and the brizilian girl.We were so happy and another question is where could place them.We were going to palace museum and the driver would came here after finished this.So I had a good idea,we had many flowers why we did't sent other people .We went throng from the front door to the back door.Every nice girl or women we met,we all picked one flower from our couquet and came with "have a good day".That's so funny experience and everyone who received our flowers would very happy.lol.... I would never forgot that.lol....
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
That's such a great story.
@kymomof3 (155)
• United States
2 Feb 10
The last time I got flowers was Feb 3rd 2009.This was the day my 3rd child was born. I recieved an arrangement of white roses from my husband and 2 daughters. I got another of blue carnations from my mother and father in law and my place of employment. My best friend got me a bud vase of 3 yellow roses and my mom gave me a single red rose in a bud vase.I have one of each of them dried in his baby book.Has it been a year already? I believe what they say about being in the hospital or feeling a little down, flowers do make it a little better! I hope you have a speedy recovery, which they also say flowers can help.
@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
That sounds like a lovely group of flowers to get. And I can't think of a better reason to get flowers than the important event of having a child.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
2 Feb 10
The last time I got flowers or roses was from my ex husband. He was real good at first about buying my roses. I haven't gotten any flowers in a got while truthfully. I hope whatever that neck surgery was for it will help you to feel better.
• United States
2 Feb 10
I have never received any cut flowers for years as all my friends know I hate to watch them die so I always get plants which I enjoy taking care of and watching them bloom again and again. I did get a very nice plant at Christmas.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
LOL I must be a pessimist because when he gave me the flowers, the third thought in my head was, oh I I'm going to hate to watch them die.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 10
The last time I received flowers was Valentines day on my second year highschool. I have a suitor and he gave me a dozen of red roses which made me teased by the whole class. That was the last time. I am not into flowers really, but if someone offer me one I will accept it. Flowers makes the room alive and if it consist of different colors, you will be inspire to look at it. Hope you are okay now.
• Canada
2 Feb 10
Hi Hun! The last time I got flowers was October 7th, 2009! I remember it like it was yesterday because that is the day I had my youngest daughter Chloe. My parents came to the Hospital to meet her and they gave me a dozen pink roses! I also got pink roses when I had my other daughter Angelina in 2006. I hope you get feeling better soon sweetie, and enjoy those roses!
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• Philippines
2 Feb 10
Oh by the way I hope you get well s0on :p God bless y0u and take care
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• Philippines
2 Feb 10
Hi there. Nice question. The last time I received a flower was two years ago from a former suitor. When he was still courting me i would receive a bouquet of flowers from him weekly. Even though i do not really like him, my friends insisted that i should give it a try since he seems so serious and persistent on me. But honestly i don't see it that way. That is why i really do not like receiving gifts from a suitor because i see it as a bribe. Haha! His courtship lasted for a couple of months because as time went by i felt guilty for making him stay and with all those flowers. Plus i had an ex suitor that time who should supposedly my boyfriend, the person who never gave material things on me but still love him. Things did not work well between us and the pain was still fresh during that time. When this suitor with flowers courted me I was not yet ready to be in a relationship so i told him to stop. Someday i would also love to receive flowers from the right person. Haha.. Take care and God bless
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• Philippines
2 Feb 10
flowers are beautiful. you feel special if you received it from your loved ones. your dad was so sweet to give you roses. the last time i received flowers? hhmm... i can't remember. maybe way back in high school. when we had our school fair. crushes were the trend and sending flowers given by a secret admirer was cute. i received 3 red roses. i think that was sweet. now, i finished my college, on going post graduate studies. never did i received any from secret admirers! ahhahaha
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@bwegirl (42)
• Philippines
2 Feb 10
As far as I can remember the last time I received a flower it was Valentines Day way back 2007. After that my boyfriend did not give me anymore flowers because he said that I can't eat the flowers. In my opinion, girls really love to receive a beautiful flowers especially the fresh one because it can add color to the house when you put it in the vase. Now, that it is almost Valentines Day I'm still hoping that my boyfriend will give me one. Take care AmbiePam.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
2 Feb 10
i guess the last time i got flowers and plants was last february when my dad passed away. i typically dont get flowers from my hubby. i actually think they are so expensive and that we could use the money other ways and i would rather have the money that was spent on stuff like jewellry or chocoate!! lol!!
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
2 Feb 10
It sounds like you have yourself a pretty good friend staying up there with you the whole time. The last time I remember getting flowers was a few years ago on Mother's Day. My son picked out a single Carnation for me. It was very sweet. Before that it had probably been 10 years since I got flowers.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Hi, AmbiePam. That was very thoughtful of your father to send you flowers after having surgery. I am pretty sure he wanted you to feel much better. I had flowers given to me, for Mother's Day. I think it was last year, yes it was... They was giving them at the church and my husband, set aside a set for me. He asked them to hold them for me. He gave me red flowers. If I had to have came to church on that day, I would have gotten them myself. I usually will get a set, they give them out to all of the mothers on Mother's Day. But my husband thought about me and sent me some back to me. I was so happy and I felt very special. He surprised me with this because I did not expect this at all. I am glad that you are doing well after having your surgery. And I hope that seeing the flowers that your father sent to you will make you heal quicker. Stay strong and I hope that you will feel better soon.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Thank you so much.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
2 Feb 10
Bless your heart, hope the procedure helps u. Sorry u had to have it tho. Your dad must be an awfully sweet man from what u have said. It's been years since i have gotten flowers. The last ones i got came from my youngest son. don't remember for sure the occasion, probably my birtday or mother's day. Feel better soon.Sherlock will be glad to see u tomorrow.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
I'll be glad to see him.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
2 Feb 10
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@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
2 Feb 10
The last time I received flowers would be a very long time ago already. It was the first valentines ever and he gave me a rose with my favorite color which is orange. It was the sweetest ever compared to the person who gave me a bunch of tulips that I did not appreciate because I do not like tulips to begin with.
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@themdno (402)
• United States
2 Feb 10
It's been awhile since I gave flowers, and I've never received them, but I guess that would be weird, because I'm a guy. The last time I gave flowers was a couple years ago. It doesn't make since, but me and my girlfriend got into a fight, and she was at fault. But, she wouldn't talk to me, so I bought her flowers. It's dumb now that I think about it, but I really loved her.
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@AmbiePam (92994)
• United States
2 Feb 10
No, not dumb. Sweet, even if it was her fault.