Blossoming Purpose: The Heart Behind Carrie Flower Co
Carrie Flower often shares her heartfelt vision about her purpose in life, emphasizing her deep passion for helping others. She believes in the beauty of resilience and the power of love as essential tools for navigating life’s many hurdles. With a playful spirit, she tackles challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and learning. Her journey is filled with vibrant moments that inspire families to embrace their unique paths and overcome difficulties together.
As the proud founder and passionate author of Carrie Flower Co, it has truly been my dream since the very inception of this beautiful venture to create and cultivate a warm and welcoming environment where families can effectively nurture the next generation in learning and taking responsibility for themselves and their actions. It is absolutely essential for children to learn about their unique identities, understand their individual learning processes, and navigate their emotions with confidence and skill. I deeply aspire to empower families by encouraging them to make informed and thoughtful choices that lead to a healthy, happy, and successful life. This holistic approach includes promoting nutritious eating habits and fostering engaging physical activity throughout the day. By instilling these important values, we hope to guide individuals toward a lifestyle that prioritizes overall well-being and joy. Additionally, I firmly believe in placing God at the center of our lives. This spiritual foundation serves as a strong guiding principle for making decisions and skillfully navigating life’s many challenges.
In "Meet Carrie Flower," Carrie joyfully introduces herself and shares how she makes healthy choices throughout each day. She stretches herself metaphorically to achieve new goals and physically to help her body grow stronger and more capable. By enjoying vibrant, colorful vegetables, she emphasizes the importance of trying new things and creating a diverse palate for all types of food. Carrie practices her music, which metaphorically expresses the idea of getting into the rhythm of life; to truly excel at something, you must dedicate time and effort to master the skill. Resting her body is essential for restoration and recovery, allowing her to recharge and prepare for the next day's adventures. Reading serves as a fantastic way to exercise the mind, and spending quiet time alone at the end of the day provides an excellent opportunity to reflect and pray to God, who keeps her safe throughout the day.
In “Carrie Flower Goes to Camp,” our adventurous friend Carrie is gearing up for her exciting trip to camp. However, she is feeling quite uncertain about a few things, such as who will be her new friends, who she might sit next to during meals, and what fun activities she will get to do throughout her stay. This uncertainty is something we can all relate to when faced with the thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience of a fresh beginning. In Carrie’s imaginative mind, she begins to make judgments about the other flowers that look and smell quite different than her own vibrant petals, only to discover at the end of camp that her initial assumptions were completely off-base. The other plants and flowers were unique in their own delightful ways, and each flower possessed special qualities that made them remarkable. By the time camp came to a close, Carrie realized that all of their differences merged together to create a stunningly beautiful bouquet, filled with colors and scents that represented their individuality.
Carrie Flower “Goes to the Hospital” In a twist of fate, Carrie finds herself hurt because she didn’t heed the important caution of skating safely. When she arrives at the bustling hospital, the caring doctors and nurses are there to help Carrie on her journey to recovery. This introduces what could be a daunting and scary place for anyone who has never had to go through a hospital experience before. While she is at the hospital, Carrie meets a variety of other flowers that, just like her, need a little extra love and care to grow healthy and strong. She soon realizes that these flowers and plants are not really any different from her at all, as they all long for friendship and a sense of belonging in society too.
Then “Carrie Flower Deals with Teasing” is a delightful story about two mischievous flowers who make fun of the unique clothes that Carrie wears. Carrie feels perplexed about what to do and grapples with the thoughts of not wanting to go to school at all. Luckily, her caring Mom and the wise Gardener, who represents a thoughtful teacher, encourage Carrie to gather her courage and speak up firmly. They help her understand the importance of standing up for herself and stopping the two bullies from criticizing her expressive style.
All the delightful stories feature a charming character named Buzzy the Bee, who serves as Carrie’s faithful companion and guide. Buzzy is always buzzing around, gently reminding Carrie to make healthy choices and to have the courage to follow through with her well-laid plans. My hope was to beautifully illustrate God as the ever-present bee, encouraging us with unwavering support to do the right thing, always fluttering by our side in every moment of our lives.
