Orchids & Onions (April 11, 2012)

Carole and Maurice Hughes For always being there for me when I've needed you and for being wonderful grandparents, from Brittany Allen.
our customers for making our first week great, from The Cozy.
Jennifer and Ashley for service at Zaharakos at our bridal shower, from Della McGuire.
Jason and Toby for making handrails for me, from Mom.
the two men in the maroon pickup who stopped traffic and got out to help me when my daughter and I almost got hit by a car as I was crossing the intersection at Seventh and Central on my bicycle Monday afternoon and the lady in the silver Honda for coming back to check on us, from Amanda Smith.
Lt. Alan and Lt. Jodi Sladek for all you do for the Salvation Army and the community and for the wonderful Maundy Thursday Easter service, from your volunteers and the Thursday night Ladies Group.
Pastor Timothy Martin for bringing our Easter message, from Rugby United Brethren in Christ Church, USA.
Collin at Tom Picketts for being the best drum teacher ever, from Ira Montgomery.
the kind city officer for rescuing my beloved Angora kitten from the lilac bush in my neighbors yard, from Mable Jennings.
Voelz Law teams for finishing 2nd,8th,and 16th in the Bartholomew County On The Move competition.
Grandma Judy Wheatley for the beautiful blue dress, from Lily.
the nice cashier at Chipotle for making my day Tuesday afternoon.
Peyton Shelton for the beautiful Easter bunny for my collection, from Lorrie Coffey.
Brenda Renner for having us over for Easter Dinner and egg hunt, from Mom, Dad and family.
nice person who turned my lost cellphone in at Target.
nurses and care partners on 2 Tower for the care during my stay at CRH, from Debbie Warren.
Dave, Cyd, Holly and Joe for yard work, carpentry, decorating, painting and other gifts for my birthday, from Mom, Pat, Grammy.
Siggi Koch for taking me to Columbus North on Saturday night, from Margie Peach.
Isaiah Chaplin for taking time out of your schedule to fix our shower, from Mom and Dad.
Tracy and Tammy Meek for the great card game Saturday night, from Dave Forrest.

Onions ...

the person who stole my Bible from my car, thinking it was a purse.
the restaurant that charged an extra $.25 to put lettuce on a sandwich.
female driver of the silver minivan that ran the red light at Second and Washington, Tuesday morning.
parents who constantly point out mistakes and faults in their children.
doctor's office whose office staff just keeps getting more rude.
business that lets employees bring unopened containers of alcohol on the property.
whoever who wants the trees cut down along Denois Creek.
newspaper for not printing orchid like I wanted it said.
voters who would re-elect a drug addict to a local office.
abandoned house at 22nd and Pennsylvania Street with an overgrown yard full of trash.