It’s been an incredibly sad year, with our loved ones leaving us one after another. In those difficult moments, when everything felt bare, I found comfort in the quiet life of flowers. Wanting to share that comfort with others who were mourning, and to pay my last respects in a heartfelt way, I created a wreath for the memorial service.
Baking has also been a source of comfort for me. While baking itself isn’t new, baking in a hotel room was. When I made one more trip back to be with my dad, there were days when I was just waiting around. Baking helped me focus and gave me something steady to hold on to.
Even though the wreath and the bread can’t reach our loved ones, the love, respect, and memories behind them still draw me close to them.
Sorrow is not forever. Love is.
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My condolences on your loses this past year Yippee. What you said is so true, grief isn't forever, but love is. However, in the middle of grief it can be hard to see that it will ever end.
Hugs.
Benny
🙏🙏🙏
Wishing you a healthy, happy new year!
XOXO
Yippee
Your beautiful baking is a wonderful tribute to the loved ones you’ve lost.
Unfortunately, I have suffered through the loss of my Mom in 2025 and feel your pain.
May your loved ones memories be a blessing ❤️.
Best wishes,
Ian
Wishing you a peaceful and happy New Year!
XOXO
Yippee
to you and your family. It is a wonderful gift that you shared with your family. c
May the New Year bring you peace, good health, and happiness!
XOXO
Yippee
Yippee, the wreath is gorgeous.
I hope 2026 brings you more peace and joy as well. I really appreciate your kind words about the wreath.
XOXO
Yippee
I am sorry for your loss, Yippee. I am with you in presence. Your creativity is boundless.
Your presence and kind words mean so much to me. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year.
XOXO
Yippee
So much pent-up emotion in those arrangements arrayed against stained metal, neutral curtains, medical monitoring machines and distant nighttime apartment blocks. Baking in a hotel room transforms waiting into something lovely ... and lonely. Thanks for sharing and please know that you are not alone.
Rob
for your support and perceptive words. It means a lot to know the feeling came through. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year.
XOXO
Yippee
Sorry for you loss, Yippee. Wishing you and your loved ones the best in 2026.
-Floyd
for your kind words and well wishes. I’m truly grateful for your thoughtfulness. I hope 2026 brings peace and good health to you and your loved ones as well.
Sincerely,
Yippee
There are some holes in our lives that cannot be filled, even though the pain recedes with time. I wish you solace as you grieve.
Paul
for your kind words. Wishing you a peaceful New Year as well.
Best,
Yippee
is inspiring, Yippee. I too find some comfort in baking and art during dark moments. Really appreciate your sharing and I hope the next year looks up for you. Looking forward to your next posts.
Lin
I truly appreciate your support. Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year.
Best,
Yippee
These silent photos are moving in their testimony to these times and the wreath is a true labour of love. May this period of mourning and grief give you everything that you need and didn't even know you need.
-Jon
for such a thoughtful and generous message. Your words mean a great deal to me. I truly appreciate your kindness and support. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year.
Yippee