Surprise! Men like flowers, too. But you probably know that, especially if you've ever sent a Be Happy bouquet. Full of roses, daisies and mums tucked into a cheerful yellow mug, it's hard to look at and not break into a smile.
In Portland, Ore., Adventist Medical Center volunteer Helen Scheidman gives a "Make Someone Smile" plant to Robert Losch, a recent pacemaker recipient, being cared for by his nurse Kiri Restvedt R.N.
Just ask Marlis Tjaden of Trinette's Floral in Portland, Ore., trinettesfloral.com and past president of Teleflora's Oregon-SW Washington unit. Marlis and her team delighted hospital patients last week and provided a solid dose of good cheer.
As recipient Robert Losch put it: “You've made my day – in so many beautiful ways. I am at the right place at the right time."
Local florists choose where they will donate flowers. For Marlis, the hospital was a natural. "My four children were born at Adventist Medical Center," she said. "It's a joy to be able to give back to an organization that provides hope and healing for thousands of patients each year."
