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An Easter Bloom Full Movie
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00:02:30We have enough to make it through Easter though, right?
00:02:33Let's see what the bank says about our emergency loan.
00:02:39I don't know what we'd do without the farm.
00:02:40Well, we won't give up.
00:02:44I can still hope for an Easter miracle.
00:02:50Can I take a few of these for the road?
00:02:55Maybe the tips at the cafe will be extra big on this extra cold morning.
00:03:01You gotta go.
00:03:04I love you.
00:03:05I love you too.
00:03:11Okay.
00:03:12Right behind you.
00:03:14Here's a cool, awesome muffin.
00:03:17I have a regular latte and a double espresso mope.
00:03:23Have a good day.
00:03:24Thanks for regular.
00:03:27Hey.
00:03:28Hey.
00:03:28What can I get you?
00:03:29Good morning.
00:03:30I'll have a large lavender latte with a dash of cinnamon, some agave, and almond.
00:03:38Only if you have.
00:03:38Yeah.
00:03:39Sure.
00:03:39Give me two minutes.
00:03:43Effie, I'm pretty sure I need another two sets of hands to make it through the morning rush.
00:03:48How do you do it?
00:03:50When in doubt, more caffeine.
00:03:52Huh.
00:03:52Cheers.
00:03:53Cheers.
00:03:56Wow.
00:03:57Uh-huh.
00:03:58Thank you again for letting me pick up some extra shifts at the cafe.
00:04:03Things are pretty tight at the farm, at least until the spring bloom comes in.
00:04:07Well, I know you'd do anything to save the farm.
00:04:11For example, we used to love our play dates.
00:04:13You know, the ones where you just basically got me to help you weed?
00:04:17My dad always said that pulling weeds built character.
00:04:23Uh-huh.
00:04:25Almond milk, lavender latte, two pump agave, dash of cinnamon.
00:04:28Thanks, Amanda.
00:04:29Have we met before?
00:04:31No.
00:04:32You just have a nice, beautiful, labeled name tag.
00:04:38Oh.
00:04:38I forget that's there.
00:04:40Hmm.
00:04:42Hmm.
00:04:44This might be the best latte I've ever had.
00:04:48Nope.
00:04:48That, uh, that's all yours.
00:04:50Um, that's a $14 tip.
00:04:52And I'd give you a $15 if I had it.
00:04:54You see, some people drink coffee to, you know, drink coffee.
00:04:59I drink coffee because it's an experience.
00:05:02And yours has just the right amount of lavender and agave.
00:05:07Mmm.
00:05:08Not too sweet, not too floral.
00:05:09And just the right temperature for a cold day like today.
00:05:12Well, um, well, thank you.
00:05:15No, thank you.
00:05:16I've never heard anybody talk about coffee like that.
00:05:18No.
00:05:19That's because we just met.
00:05:22Right.
00:05:22I appreciate your artistry, your effort.
00:05:26Most of all, that's mine.
00:05:28Have a good one.
00:05:29Have a good day.
00:05:31Um, okay.
00:05:32That was adorable.
00:05:34What?
00:05:35He appreciated my artistry.
00:05:36That was a $14 tip.
00:05:38I think he was appreciating more than just your artistry, Sam.
00:05:42Hi, Gladys.
00:05:44Oh, hi, Gladys.
00:05:44Amanda Raymond.
00:05:46You're in the coffee business now.
00:05:47Uh, just temporarily, until the spring bloom comes in.
00:05:51Fingers crossed that spring is hiding around the corner.
00:05:54I'll just take a black.
00:05:55Oh, yeah.
00:05:56You know, I really do miss seeing those dedication arrangements from your farm in the church lobby every Sunday.
00:06:01That was really more my dad's thing.
00:06:04I know you two were close.
00:06:06Just know how much those arrangements lifted my spirits.
00:06:09I sure hope we get to see them again.
00:06:11And we hope to see you again, too.
00:06:13Um, I'm sure you'll see my mom in service on Sunday.
00:06:21Have a good day.
00:06:22Bye.
00:06:26Everything good?
00:06:28Uh, yeah.
00:06:30Just, it's hard sometimes when people talk about my dad.
00:06:33And it brings up a lot.
00:06:35Everyone has nothing but love for him.
00:06:39I do, too.
00:06:40Except some of those gardening puns were way too cheesy.
00:06:46Um, it was a good one.
00:06:47Oh.
00:06:48You grow, girl.
00:06:49Uh, what incarnation?
00:06:55Oh, here she comes again.
00:06:57Who?
00:06:58Someone who seems to lack a little sunshine in her life.
00:07:01Hi.
00:07:03I'll take the usual.
00:07:04Yes.
00:07:06Mm-hmm.
00:07:09Muffin.
00:07:09Muffin.
00:07:11Nice day we've been having.
00:07:16You can go.
00:07:17You have to change.
00:07:19Have a good day.
00:07:23Not one for a conversation much, is she?
00:07:25Yeah.
00:07:26She's a real tough cookie.
00:07:27Speaking of cookies, I think we deserve a little cookie celebration after having survived that morning rush.
00:07:36My mom made a fresh batch of snickerdoodles this morning.
00:07:39Oh, my gosh.
00:07:39Oh, my gosh.
00:07:40Oh, my gosh.
00:07:41Mm.
00:07:43Mm.
00:07:44No words.
00:07:45I have no words.
00:07:46Yum?
00:07:47Yes.
00:07:47Good.
00:07:47That.
00:07:48Mm.
00:07:48Wait.
00:07:50Idea.
00:07:51How many of these can your mom make?
00:07:54Because we could sell them in the cafe.
00:07:56I was hoping you would say that.
00:07:58You set me up?
00:08:00Oh, and whatever profits we make can go right back to the farm.
00:08:03Okay, you don't go that far.
00:08:05Uh-huh.
00:08:05Amanda.
00:08:06I just died and went to cookie heaven, so...
00:08:09Yeah, we should do that.
00:08:13Hi.
00:08:14How can I help you?
00:08:14Okay.
00:08:18Come on.
00:08:33How come I haven't come out yet?
00:08:35Because they still need time, Ladybug.
00:08:37But what if something is wrong?
00:08:39I'm getting worried.
00:08:41You know what I do when I'm worrying?
00:08:44I say a little prayer.
00:08:46Why do you do that?
00:08:47Because it lets me get my worries away, instead of letting them weigh me down.
00:08:54And I know God will take them from me.
00:08:57You really think so?
00:08:58Yeah.
00:08:59I guess I'll try.
00:09:02Hi, God.
00:09:04It's me, Amanda Raymond.
00:09:06I'm really nervous about my garden.
00:09:08Please help them grow to be big, beautiful, and healthy.
00:09:12Amen.
00:09:13How was that?
00:09:16That was perfect.
00:09:19I know that you'd probably be praying right now.
00:09:33Prayers can't melt ice.
00:09:35They can't bring you back.
00:09:45Hey, are you okay?
00:09:46Oh, I think so.
00:09:47Yeah, no bumps, no bruises.
00:09:49Oh, thank goodness.
00:09:50Do you live nearby?
00:09:51Closer to town.
00:09:52My husband and I just moved here.
00:09:55Yeah, I'm going to call him.
00:09:56He's going to come and get me.
00:09:57Okay, okay.
00:09:59Um, I can also get your car out with our tractor.
00:10:02But, um, should we go inside?
00:10:04It's freezing out here.
00:10:06You're a godsend.
00:10:09Amanda.
00:10:10Oh, Lori.
00:10:11Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:10:12Just watch your step there.
00:10:13I'm just a little shooken up.
00:10:14I'll put the kettle on.
00:10:16Nothing better than a hot cup of cocoa on a frigid day.
00:10:21Cheers to that.
00:10:22Oh, you have a lovely home.
00:10:26Do you live here with your husband?
00:10:28No, I am single.
00:10:30It's my parents' house.
00:10:32Well, um, it's actually, it's my mom's house.
00:10:34My, uh, my dad died last year.
00:10:37Sorry to hear that.
00:10:39I, I did see the sign on your farm out front.
00:10:43The Raymond Pick Your Own Bouquet flower farm?
00:10:46Yeah, that's our, um, our family business.
00:10:48I, I know it doesn't look like much right now,
00:10:51but hopefully in a few weeks,
00:10:54it'll be a cornucopia of color out there.
00:10:57Oh, yeah, the weather.
00:10:58It's either they're a gardener's greatest ally
00:11:01or a worst enemy.
00:11:02Let me guess.
00:11:04Pink pennies and maybe a row of purple hyacinths
00:11:07to complement them and, oh, I can imagine
00:11:09a wide array of tulips, perfect Easter flower,
00:11:14and, well, maybe a hybrid or two when they cross-pollinate.
00:11:17Okay, Lori.
00:11:19Lori, most people don't know the difference
00:11:21between a daisy and a daffodil.
00:11:23What's your secret?
00:11:25My whole life has been the business of flowers, dear.
00:11:28So you're a florist.
00:11:29What's for 40 years?
00:11:31I'm officially retired now.
00:11:32It's, it's just a hobby.
00:11:34I don't even compete in the annual Easter flower
00:11:37arranging competition anymore.
00:11:39But you have.
00:11:40Have you, have you ever won?
00:11:41Oh, I haven't.
00:11:42But I placed second last year in my highest finish.
00:11:45So, um, I'm sitting with floral royalty
00:11:48is what you're saying?
00:11:49Certainly not the queen, but perhaps in her royal court.
00:11:54Um, I can go get my tractor
00:11:56and we can get you back on the road?
00:11:58Oh, I certainly appreciate that.
00:12:01Thank you so much.
00:12:03Uh, Amanda?
00:12:07Huh?
00:12:07Is there anything that I can do to repay you
00:12:10for your help with my car?
00:12:12Um, well, can you pull a miracle
00:12:14and melt the ice out there?
00:12:15You really need a bloom, huh?
00:12:17You know the flower business.
00:12:18We make most of our money during certain seasons
00:12:21and with the Easter bloom being so far behind...
00:12:24Well, sadly, my alter ego isn't Mother Nature,
00:12:27but what about that Easter flower arranging competition?
00:12:32I mean, the prize is $20,000.
00:12:36Wow.
00:12:36I mean, that would be enough to get us through the season.
00:12:43Except there's just one tiny, huge problem.
00:12:47I'm a farmer, not a florist.
00:12:49I mean, that's why we have our customers
00:12:51pick their own bouquets.
00:12:52Well, that's where I come in.
00:12:53I mean, I know six weeks is not a lot of time,
00:12:55but I can teach you what you need to compete
00:12:58if you're willing to learn.
00:13:00The cost of flowers.
00:13:02Oh, no, no, no.
00:13:03I can handle it.
00:13:04And we can always practice with silk flowers.
00:13:07I mean, think about it.
00:13:09We might even dethrone Queen Constance Hughes.
00:13:15Constance?
00:13:15Yeah, she's won ten years in a row.
00:13:18Oh, Amanda.
00:13:20Come on.
00:13:21Next, take my number.
00:13:23Here.
00:13:28There you go.
00:13:32This is a very generous offer,
00:13:35and I'm sure it'd be fun to learn.
00:13:39But I couldn't compete.
00:13:42I'd be going against people with years of experience.
00:13:44Thank you, but I'll just have to find some other way to keep us afloat.
00:13:51Okay.
00:13:53Call me if you change your mind.
00:13:55I will.
00:13:57Come on, let's go get your car.
00:13:58Yes, please.
00:13:59No, I understand.
00:14:06You're just doing your job.
00:14:10Hey, is everything okay?
00:14:12That was the bank, Amanda.
00:14:14Our last two years of sales just aren't enough to give them confidence to approve the loan.
00:14:21But that was our Hail Mary to get caught up.
00:14:24I have to do it.
00:14:35Do what?
00:14:36The statewide Easter flower arranging competition.
00:14:39The first prize is $20,000.
00:14:42It's at least enough to keep us afloat until the balloon comes.
00:14:45Flower arranging.
00:14:46Is this a skill that you've been hiding from me?
00:14:49Hiding from everyone, including myself.
00:14:55But I met a florist yesterday, and she's retired, but she's competed before, and she said she'd teach me.
00:15:02Your dad would love to hear that.
00:15:05I have to at least try.
00:15:07Maybe our last hope.
00:15:09Well, a little bit of hope is all we need.
00:15:16Amanda, I have to ask, what made you change your mind about the competition?
00:15:24Our business loan application got denied, so winning the competition prize money, it feels like maybe the farm's last hope.
00:15:35Well, then let's not waste any time.
00:15:38Take a look at your blank canvas.
00:15:43Oh, I know that look.
00:15:45The, I have no idea where to begin, look.
00:15:49Yeah, that one.
00:15:50Let's just have fun to start, and we'll see what we're working with.
00:15:57So, hyonese, and ranunculus, iris, and go to a classic, got some roses.
00:16:07Yeah, you do know all the names of the flowers and how they grow, but I, I want to see you actually create something.
00:16:15I think that my creative side is still hibernating for winter.
00:16:19It's a good thing there's no pressure.
00:16:21Come on, just have fun.
00:16:23Okay.
00:16:24You asked for it.
00:16:25Do some, and, um, round of roses.
00:16:39I call it a thorn amidst roses.
00:16:52Mm-hmm.
00:16:53It's, it's rough.
00:16:54I, I, I, I know.
00:16:55But I am ready and willing to do whatever it takes.
00:16:59That's the spirit.
00:17:01Don't be so hard on yourself, you've got a lot to learn.
00:17:03There are five principles to floral design.
00:17:06You master those, you've got a chance to win.
00:17:08They are harmony, contrast, purpose, balance, and...
00:17:12Oh.
00:17:12I, I'm going to keep the last one a secret.
00:17:15A, a secret?
00:17:16Well, I mean, don't I need all five to, in the competition?
00:17:20A, a secret for now, at least.
00:17:22I mean, it, it's something that you can only learn after you've succeeded at the first four,
00:17:26but let's get on with it.
00:17:28No, the first principle is harmony.
00:17:32Harmony?
00:17:33Yeah.
00:17:34We're going on a field trip for this one.
00:17:36Come on, let's take a walk.
00:17:39Okay.
00:17:42Lesson awaits.
00:17:47Inside?
00:17:49Is everything okay?
00:17:51I, I haven't been back inside since my dad's funeral, and that was over a year ago.
00:18:00So it brings back a lot.
00:18:03A lot.
00:18:04Hey, Mom.
00:18:06Oh, Derek.
00:18:07Hey.
00:18:08Perfect timing.
00:18:09Meet Amanda Raymond.
00:18:10She's the flower protégé I was telling you about.
00:18:14We've met, uh, Mr. Lavender Latte.
00:18:18Mm-hmm.
00:18:18It's good to see you.
00:18:20Minus the name tag.
00:18:22I'm Derek.
00:18:24I'm a new pastor.
00:18:25It's a pleasure.
00:18:27Well, I don't want to get in the way of flower training.
00:18:29Yeah, live for choir practice myself, so.
00:18:33La, la, la.
00:18:34Oh.
00:18:35As you can hear, I need all the help I can get.
00:18:38We're on our way there as well.
00:18:40All right.
00:18:40I'll see you inside.
00:18:43Um, only, of course, you're ready.
00:18:46I just need a moment.
00:19:06Take your time.
00:19:25Just thank you.
00:19:27Pink was Sonia's favorite color.
00:19:30Yeah.
00:19:30Yeah.
00:19:30Yeah.
00:19:36Lori, I, I'm, I, I just can't.
00:19:58I know, I'm, I'm ruining the lesson.
00:20:01No, no, don't feel bad for one sec.
00:20:03You know, it's not one of the five principles, but the key to any successful arranger is the ability to adapt.
00:20:09It's not, not every arrangement's going to go exactly as you want it to.
00:20:15Amanda, everything okay?
00:20:18Yeah, I, I'm just not ready to go back in there, pastor.
00:20:23Please, it's only pastor on Sundays.
00:20:26Steric, don't be so hard on yourself.
00:20:29If you're not ready, it's on your time.
00:20:31Okay?
00:20:31And I'd be happy to open the door for you if and when that time comes.
00:20:36I appreciate it.
00:20:38It's, um, it's very chivalrous.
00:20:42Well, I was raised well.
00:20:44I'll let you two get to it.
00:20:46Hope to see you again.
00:20:47This is like an antique.
00:20:56Well, it's very retro.
00:20:58Now for your lesson, I want you to pay special attention to each person's solo.
00:21:04Soprano.
00:21:08Soprano.
00:21:11Alto.
00:21:14Tenor.
00:21:16Bass.
00:21:19Right, okay, I'm following.
00:21:20Oh, here's the best part.
00:21:22Let's go down, let's go down, come on down.
00:21:27The harmony.
00:21:28Oh, sisters, let's go down.
00:21:29Yes.
00:21:30So, I think we can agree that individually these flowers are lovely, right?
00:21:41Right.
00:21:42Now I want you to close your eyes.
00:21:45Close your eyes.
00:21:46And I want you to imagine that the quartet is singing.
00:21:49Let's go down, let's go down, come on down.
00:21:53Oh, sisters, let's go down, down in the river to...
00:21:59Voila.
00:22:02How did you...
00:22:04Your first lesson, grasshopper?
00:22:07I'm more of a ladybug person.
00:22:10Noted.
00:22:11See, the key is to look for ways for the flowers to compliment one another.
00:22:19Now, you give it a try, ladybug.
00:22:25Okay.
00:22:28So, as you can see, we've substantially upped our offer,
00:22:31really taking into consideration the value and acreage of the land.
00:22:35Tom, we've told you before and we will tell you again.
00:22:39It's not for sale.
00:22:41Hi, Amanda.
00:22:42Your father was a good friend of mine,
00:22:43and I'm trying to help you and your mom by providing another alternative.
00:22:49Is that a letter from the mortgage company?
00:22:52We're getting more and more behind.
00:22:54And without the business loan?
00:22:57It's a notice of foreclosure.
00:22:59Again, I don't want to be in this position,
00:23:01but I'd like to give you the option to earn something substantial and fair
00:23:05based on what you've built,
00:23:06as opposed to other options.
00:23:10We still have time, Tom.
00:23:12And you're right.
00:23:13You and Craig were close,
00:23:15so you'd know that he would...
00:23:17decline my offer, respectfully.
00:23:21I'm rooting for you.
00:23:23Reach out to me before you hear from the bank again.
00:23:28You know where to find me.
00:23:36Foreclosure?
00:23:37How did this happen?
00:23:40No reserves.
00:23:41And bad weather.
00:23:43And your dad was the flower whisperer.
00:23:45I should have put back here when dad asked me to.
00:23:48Maybe then I would know more about the business and...
00:23:51Listen to me.
00:23:52This is not your fault.
00:23:55Have faith that things will turn around.
00:23:57Why would God do this to us?
00:23:59After everything we went through with dad and Frost,
00:24:02and now foreclosure?
00:24:04God doesn't work like that, Amanda.
00:24:05I'll tell you what.
00:24:10I'll get more hours at the accounting firm,
00:24:12and I'll keep baking.
00:24:14And I'll give you time to practice
00:24:16so you can win that competition.
00:24:19How'd it go today?
00:24:22Yeah, um...
00:24:24Sorry, but, um...
00:24:26I wouldn't count on winning the competition.
00:24:29God wants us to be joyful.
00:24:38But that doesn't mean we have to be happy all the time.
00:24:42There will be times in our lives of struggle.
00:24:46Of loss.
00:24:47But even when there are tears rolling down your cheeks,
00:24:51there can still be joy in your heart.
00:24:54Ultimately,
00:24:55I want you all to remember that during the Easter season.
00:24:58Joy
00:24:59can be steadfast in sorrow
00:25:01and triumphant
00:25:03in tribulation.
00:25:04Amen?
00:25:07Amen.
00:25:08Amen.
00:25:09Amen.
00:25:11Ah, James.
00:25:12Pleasure.
00:25:14Thanks for me.
00:25:14Good to see you.
00:25:16Sweetheart, wonderful.
00:25:17Oh, sweetheart.
00:25:18Great.
00:25:18Ah, thank you.
00:25:20Papa, thank you.
00:25:22Wonderful sermon today, Dee.
00:25:25Or should I say Pastor Dee?
00:25:27Samuel Stevens, in the flesh.
00:25:29It's good to see you, my friend.
00:25:30Don't tell me you came all this way just to hear me preach.
00:25:32I know you're busy now, but hear me out.
00:25:35I'm starting a new venture
00:25:36that could be a really exciting opportunity for you.
00:25:39A way to connect your two passions.
00:25:41Okay.
00:25:42All right, well, we should find time to chat.
00:25:44Catch up.
00:25:45We'll talk soon.
00:25:46Good to see you.
00:25:46You too.
00:25:50Pastor?
00:25:51Uh,
00:25:52it's so sunny.
00:25:54Okay, you get a hall pass.
00:25:56Uh, lavender latte?
00:25:57Just the way you like it.
00:25:58And what did I do to deserve this?
00:26:00You know, token of my, um,
00:26:03appreciation for your very generous tip the other day.
00:26:06But, uh, I don't want to keep you from the congregation.
00:26:08Please, my congregation's too busy
00:26:10gobbling up your mama's banana bread.
00:26:12So, um,
00:26:14I've got an hour until my next service.
00:26:16Do you care for a walk?
00:26:19Uh, sure.
00:26:20So, how are you liking town so far?
00:26:32I love it.
00:26:33Although, for me, it's, uh,
00:26:34it's a bit cold.
00:26:35Yeah, my, uh, parents grew up in Vermont,
00:26:38so they're used to it.
00:26:39But, uh,
00:26:40I was raised mostly in the South.
00:26:42You know, come to think of it,
00:26:42people here
00:26:43are like
00:26:44the weather there.
00:26:45Warm.
00:26:46Your mom said that you are
00:26:49a bit of an outdoorsy type.
00:26:52That's my mom.
00:26:53Loves talking about her son.
00:26:56But she's right.
00:26:56I do love being outside.
00:26:59It's my happy place.
00:27:01She also, uh,
00:27:03mentioned four-wheeling?
00:27:05Did she?
00:27:06And axe throwing.
00:27:09Of course she did.
00:27:10Mountain biking.
00:27:12What else?
00:27:12Uh, skydiving.
00:27:13That's actually a lot of fun.
00:27:14If I met you today,
00:27:18I never would have,
00:27:19would have guessed.
00:27:21Is it the, uh,
00:27:22clean-shaven,
00:27:23tailored suit jacket,
00:27:25polished dress shoes thing?
00:27:26It's not your typical
00:27:27mudding outfit.
00:27:29Can't say I've met
00:27:31too many pastors
00:27:32who like axe throwing
00:27:34and skydiving.
00:27:35Well, if you can't tell,
00:27:36that means I'm doing
00:27:36a good job.
00:27:37What does that mean?
00:27:40I'm new to this town,
00:27:41so I don't want people,
00:27:43you know,
00:27:45knowing about my
00:27:46extreme adventure side
00:27:48just yet.
00:27:48You think that they'd
00:27:50really care what you do
00:27:51for fun when you're not working?
00:27:53They have a lot of trust in me.
00:27:55And being a pastor
00:27:55is a big responsibility.
00:27:57I don't want people
00:27:57thinking that I'm reckless
00:27:58and irresponsible
00:27:59during my downtime.
00:28:01I hope you understand.
00:28:03Can we just
00:28:04keep this between us?
00:28:07Seriously?
00:28:07Seriously?
00:28:09I...
00:28:10Sure.
00:28:12Only if you tell me
00:28:15more about skydiving.
00:28:17I never prayed
00:28:18so hard in my life.
00:28:29Amanda?
00:28:30It's six in the morning.
00:28:31What are you doing?
00:28:32I couldn't sleep
00:28:33and wanted to start
00:28:34prepping things
00:28:35before heading to Lori's
00:28:36later today.
00:28:37Well, let me help.
00:28:38Saw you got to meet her son.
00:28:45Mom, it's not like that.
00:28:47He's the pastor
00:28:48and, I don't know,
00:28:50we're just in
00:28:51two different places.
00:28:55You know,
00:28:55when I met your father
00:28:56at the farmer's market,
00:28:58we were both searching
00:28:59for the perfect bouquet.
00:29:00I both found it
00:29:01exactly the same time.
00:29:02and he insisted
00:29:04on buying it
00:29:05and I let him.
00:29:07Only to have him
00:29:08purchase it
00:29:09and give it to me.
00:29:11But while your father
00:29:12was a man
00:29:13who was incredibly
00:29:15firm in his faith,
00:29:16he was also a man
00:29:17who was always
00:29:18willing to meet me
00:29:19wherever I was
00:29:20on my faith journey.
00:29:22And I just met Derek.
00:29:23I don't know
00:29:24that much about him.
00:29:26Well, and I'm sure
00:29:26he has a lot
00:29:27to learn about you, too.
00:29:29Just do yourself a favor.
00:29:31Don't let your own fears
00:29:32get in the way.
00:29:40You were always
00:29:41Dad's ladybug.
00:29:43But ladybugs are returning.
00:29:46There's a slight bit of hope
00:29:47that the ground
00:29:47will soften soon.
00:29:52Well,
00:29:53a slight bit of hope
00:29:55is all we need.
00:29:57Amanda,
00:30:07are all of these
00:30:08table arrangements yours?
00:30:10Uh, yeah.
00:30:11I'm, uh, practicing
00:30:12for a flower arranging competition.
00:30:14Why are you using
00:30:15fake flowers?
00:30:16Well, the frost
00:30:17and I, uh,
00:30:19don't have the budget
00:30:19for a fresh one,
00:30:20so I've just been using
00:30:21fake ones to practice.
00:30:23Practicing with fake flowers?
00:30:24That just won't do.
00:30:25Please, let me donate
00:30:26to your flower fund
00:30:27and I'll take all
00:30:28of your mom's cookies, too.
00:30:30No, no, you know,
00:30:31you can't.
00:30:31Um, that's too generous.
00:30:34Of course I can.
00:30:35Consider it an investment
00:30:37in you and your talent.
00:30:38My reward comes
00:30:39in the beautiful arrangements
00:30:40I get to see from you.
00:30:42Here and at church.
00:30:46Thank you, Gladys.
00:30:47Okay, as much as I would love
00:30:59to take a break
00:31:00and go shopping,
00:31:01shouldn't we be
00:31:02focusing on flowers?
00:31:03Oh, ladybug,
00:31:05you have much to learn.
00:31:06Lori, right on time.
00:31:08Yeah.
00:31:10Amanda, so good to see you.
00:31:11I am so excited
00:31:12that you came in today.
00:31:13Our spring line just came out
00:31:15and let me tell you,
00:31:16it is amazing.
00:31:17Feels like you should be
00:31:18focusing more on pushing
00:31:19scarves and jackets
00:31:21with the current weather.
00:31:22Well, you know what?
00:31:23If you think spring,
00:31:24then it will come.
00:31:26But...
00:31:27What do you say
00:31:27we try on some outfits?
00:31:28Yes.
00:31:29Amanda, I want you
00:31:30to pick out an outfit.
00:31:32Any outfit?
00:31:33Whatever moves you.
00:31:34Very cute.
00:31:51Bright.
00:31:52Oh, it's bright.
00:31:53No, no, no.
00:31:54What do you think?
00:31:56It's lovely, but...
00:31:58No, follow me.
00:31:59There you go.
00:32:09There you go.
00:32:11Ooh.
00:32:12Yes.
00:32:14Very true.
00:32:15Ooh.
00:32:16Ooh, angelic.
00:32:17Yes.
00:32:20Ooh.
00:32:21Oh, okay.
00:32:22That's it.
00:32:23That's it.
00:32:24Okay.
00:32:25Go off.
00:32:27No, I'm not.
00:32:27So what seems like a fun fashion show is actually a valuable lesson in
00:32:57floral design and you're going to learn that very soon.
00:33:07Come on.
00:33:13So is there a reason you're avoiding the Constance?
00:33:20Constance and I, well we used to be best friends.
00:33:23Used to be?
00:33:24Yeah.
00:33:25We worked in the same florist shop for years.
00:33:29Why, she had such an eye for design, now there was so much laughter.
00:33:34We worked so many hours in that shop, creating arrangements for every occasion.
00:33:39It's missing something.
00:33:42Something bright and yellow, a sunflower.
00:33:49There was a signature to all our designs.
00:33:52It was a single sunflower.
00:33:55I like to think that it represented the brightness of our friendship.
00:33:58Until, um, circumstances changed that forever.
00:34:02You see, we had a plan.
00:34:08We were going to open our own floral shop.
00:34:11And then I, then I met Don, fell in love, got engaged.
00:34:19He relocated for work.
00:34:20And I had to make a choice.
00:34:24Follow my fiancee or keep my promise to my best friend.
00:34:30And it broke Constance's heart.
00:34:34She stopped talking to me and I did the same.
00:34:37There was no coming back from it.
00:34:39I'm sorry to hear that.
00:34:41You can imagine how tense it is when we see each other every year at the competition.
00:34:45And now, I mean, thanks to my son, we're practically neighbors.
00:34:50Why haven't you ever tried to reconcile?
00:34:52I think we're both just too proud to forgive.
00:35:04So, take a look at this first outfit.
00:35:06You see how the black skirt really makes the red top stand out even more?
00:35:11Yeah, it, it pops.
00:35:12Yeah.
00:35:13It doesn't have to be just color.
00:35:14I mean, look at this one with the free-flowing skirt and the fitted top.
00:35:17So, shapes.
00:35:19Mm-hmm.
00:35:20Mm-hmm.
00:35:21And, and the stripes here with the solid color?
00:35:23Of patterns.
00:35:24Yeah, that's right.
00:35:25You're learning.
00:35:26The second principle is contrast.
00:35:29How contrasting colors, patterns, shapes, textures can all make things stand out even more.
00:35:35Now, look.
00:35:36I made this one earlier.
00:35:38It's not terribly exciting, is it?
00:35:41It could use a boost.
00:35:43Yeah.
00:35:44I think so.
00:35:45Okay.
00:35:46Mm-hmm.
00:35:47So, what you're saying is that contrasting things can come together to create something
00:36:03that is beautiful.
00:36:04Exactly.
00:36:05Kind of like you and Constance.
00:36:10You.
00:36:11You caught me in my own lesson.
00:36:16Maybe you have something to learn, too.
00:36:20I, I think it's too late for that.
00:36:27But you know what?
00:36:29I am gonna go make us some lunch.
00:36:31You're gonna practice contrasting arrangements, and then I'm gonna see what you have when I
00:36:35get back.
00:36:36Okay.
00:36:37Okay.
00:36:38Hey.
00:36:39Oh, hi.
00:36:40Are you in the floral zone, or can I say a quick hello?
00:36:53Uh, I think I would have to be skilled to be in the zone.
00:36:57So, come on in.
00:36:59Okay.
00:37:00So, I have to ask, which one of these flowers is your favorite?
00:37:06Uh, favorite flower.
00:37:09That's like picking a favorite child.
00:37:12I mean, I guess I would have to say the hydrangeas.
00:37:16Oh.
00:37:17Or maybe on second thought, carnations, or...
00:37:20Nope.
00:37:21Maybe roses.
00:37:22I don't know.
00:37:23It's too, too difficult to do.
00:37:24I love seeing how passionate you are about them.
00:37:29Well, flower protege, I'll leave you to your craft.
00:37:34I do have one very important question.
00:37:39Will you accept this rose?
00:37:49Um, well, after careful consideration, I will gladly accept this rose.
00:38:02You had my heart pounded for a second there.
00:38:04I have another question for you.
00:38:08Hi.
00:38:09Is this because of you, Pastor?
00:38:10Ask your daughter.
00:38:23Hi.
00:38:24Hi.
00:38:25Is this because of you, Pastor?
00:38:26Ask your daughter.
00:38:27All right, everyone.
00:38:28Right this way.
00:38:29Don't be shy.
00:38:30Sorry.
00:38:31So what's up?
00:38:34All right, everyone, right this way.
00:38:40Don't be shy.
00:38:44Sorry.
00:38:57So what's up?
00:38:59Well, like I said Sunday, I'm starting a new venture.
00:39:02It's a new mountain retreats program.
00:39:04We're doing week-long spiritual retreats for young men up in the Shenandoah Valley.
00:39:09It's a great experience for our retreatants to be in nature and pray.
00:39:13I've actively been looking for a spiritual leader to guide them.
00:39:19But then it hit me.
00:39:21You're the perfect guy for the job.
00:39:23God, the mountains, it has Derek Matthews written all over it.
00:39:29Sammy, you know I would do just about anything for you.
00:39:32I mean, I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for you.
00:39:36It's just...
00:39:37I know relocation is inconvenient, given you just moved here.
00:39:41But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
00:39:44Come on, don't you miss the mountains?
00:39:45It's more than anything.
00:39:48But I, uh...
00:39:50I don't rock climb anymore.
00:39:52That's not the only thing this is about.
00:39:56Your story is powerful.
00:39:59The agony, the tears.
00:40:01I want to be able to use your story to draw others closer to God.
00:40:05Please, really think on it.
00:40:12Our first retreat starts shortly after Easter, so...
00:40:16So, you need an answer soon?
00:40:18A new concoction?
00:40:28Why not?
00:40:28I want to see what your creative side's been brewing up.
00:40:32Vanilla.
00:40:33Solid.
00:40:34Ooh, cardamom.
00:40:36Um...
00:40:36Okay, I know that you, Amanda, are still kind of a coffee novice.
00:40:42But, um, I just, uh, just let me let you in on a little industry secret.
00:40:47You never combine vanilla with cardamom.
00:40:49They're totally different.
00:40:50Opposite flavor profiles.
00:40:52They don't work together.
00:40:54Uh, yeah.
00:40:55Okay.
00:40:55Don't think.
00:40:56Just experience it.
00:40:59Yes.
00:40:59It's just that the sweetness of the vanilla...
00:41:02Contrasts perfectly with the spice and complexity of the cardamom.
00:41:09You're a genius.
00:41:10What?
00:41:10No, just, uh, just a good student.
00:41:13We have to put this on the regular menu, like, right now.
00:41:15What do you want to call it?
00:41:16Maybe have a ladybug latte.
00:41:21Ooh, two pumps extra handsome.
00:41:24Incoming.
00:41:24Ooh, Mr. Lavender Latte.
00:41:27Ooh.
00:41:29Hello.
00:41:29Hi.
00:41:30Good morning, Amanda.
00:41:31Happy.
00:41:32Hi.
00:41:32I'll do my, uh, usual, please and thank you.
00:41:35Oh, you know what?
00:41:36Actually, you should try Amanda's new creation.
00:41:39The ladybug latte, Mr. Lavender Pastor.
00:41:42Right.
00:41:43Sure, ladybug latte.
00:41:45That sounds very unique.
00:41:47It's Amanda's creation.
00:41:48I'll try it.
00:41:51Mmm.
00:41:52Mmm, that is...
00:41:54That is divine.
00:41:55Well, thank you.
00:41:55It's delicious.
00:41:57Oh, um, Amanda, great chef today.
00:41:59Uh, you should, uh, go home.
00:42:01Uh, but don't I...
00:42:02No, no, no, no.
00:42:03Actually, um, we're out of your mom's cookies, so, uh, I'm gonna need you to make another batch
00:42:08of those.
00:42:09Uh, yes.
00:42:12Uh, cookies.
00:42:13Mm-hmm.
00:42:13And it would be so much easier, um, if there were two pairs of hands, um, helping you do
00:42:18that.
00:42:19I have to stay here, though, so I just, I wonder if there's anyone else who could help
00:42:23you.
00:42:24Mm-hmm.
00:42:24Mm-hmm.
00:42:27Oh, um, yeah, I mean, the whole reason I came in today was to get a little break from
00:42:32my Sunday preparations.
00:42:33Mm.
00:42:33I'd be happy to land a stirring hand.
00:42:35Mm-hmm.
00:42:35Of course, if you don't mind.
00:42:37No, she doesn't mind.
00:42:38I, I don't read.
00:42:45Have you done this before?
00:42:47What?
00:42:48Have you done this before?
00:42:50Oh, uh...
00:42:51Have you done this before?
00:42:55Is it that easy to tell?
00:42:57It's just a little.
00:42:58My mom normally takes charge in the kitchen.
00:43:01I just kind of follow her lead.
00:43:03Yeah, I never would have guessed that.
00:43:04Uh, so, uh, how did you get into the business of God?
00:43:11I see you're changing the subject now, huh?
00:43:13Uh, just, you know, redirecting away from this flowery fiasco.
00:43:17I'm just, um, also just kind of curious.
00:43:20You know, to tell you the truth, I never thought I'd be a preacher or a pastor.
00:43:24I, um, I went to business school, of all places.
00:43:28Quickly found out the corporate world was not for me.
00:43:30So I decided to follow my passion for the great outdoors and teach rock climbing.
00:43:36I loved it.
00:43:37For years.
00:43:38But, um...
00:43:39And one event, uh, changed my life.
00:43:46I fell.
00:43:4860 feet.
00:43:50Yeah.
00:43:51Cracked my vertebrae in multiple places.
00:43:54I had five surgeries.
00:43:55Doctor said I'd never walk again.
00:43:57Derek, I'm so sorry to hear that.
00:44:02Yeah.
00:44:05Yeah, that time in the hospital was like my desert.
00:44:10I didn't have much to turn to.
00:44:13But then I met Samuel Stevens.
00:44:16He was, uh, my occupational therapist.
00:44:18He not only taught me how to walk again, but he taught me about God.
00:44:22He, uh, saved my life.
00:44:26I'd do just about anything for him.
00:44:28He, uh, gave me his granddaddy's Bible.
00:44:30I started reading it and haven't put it down since.
00:44:33That book, it gave me hope.
00:44:37Hope turned into healing and...
00:44:39Before I know it, I was walking again.
00:44:43Wow.
00:44:44I mean, that's...
00:44:45That's an amazing story.
00:44:48Yeah.
00:44:49But do you ever wonder how you would feel if you were never healed?
00:44:57Of course I did.
00:45:00But I'm a firm believer in faith.
00:45:04You see, things happen for a reason.
00:45:08Even if you can't see it in the moment.
00:45:11Faith.
00:45:13Yeah, that's a...
00:45:13That's a hard one.
00:45:17Yeah, it is.
00:45:19Especially when things aren't going your way.
00:45:23Kind of like now?
00:45:25Yeah.
00:45:28Care to share?
00:45:30It's just, uh, me and a big pile of dough.
00:45:33I don't know.
00:45:38So, I've been struggling a lot with that.
00:45:42Because every year my dad would pray for a bountiful Easter harvest.
00:45:48And every year it seemed that his prayers were answered.
00:45:53So why did he, of all people, have a heart attack?
00:46:01When he died, I came home to help my mom on the farm.
00:46:06And after his funeral, I just, I stopped praying.
00:46:12I stopped going to church.
00:46:15And then this year, of all years when we needed our biggest Easter bloom yet, we've had the worst winter in, in decades.
00:46:29So am I supposed to trust that's just a coincidence?
00:46:32Or is that a punishment?
00:46:35I don't think God's waiting for us to get out of line just so he can reprimand us.
00:46:39And it's not punishment.
00:46:40But, look, I like to believe that God, he, he loves us just as much in good times as bad.
00:46:49Maybe during hard times he just wanted us to get a little closer to him.
00:46:54Comfort, support, love.
00:46:59God loves us always.
00:47:02I mean, you're a pastor so you have to say that, right?
00:47:07Technically.
00:47:07I am, but I'm still making steaks.
00:47:14Also, uh, I'm supposed to take care of people and, uh, right now, getting this flower.
00:47:27There.
00:47:37So, these are winners from previous years.
00:47:42And then there's mine.
00:47:46Well, there's still time till Easter.
00:47:49Oh, good timing.
00:47:56Lori!
00:47:56Good morning, ladybug.
00:47:58Hey, please tell me that you have another lesson ready because I still don't feel like I'm getting it.
00:48:03Patience makes perfect.
00:48:05It's time for your third principle, purpose.
00:48:09Now, we've been working on floral arrangements, but it's important that every design says something on a more deeper personal level.
00:48:17You have to find inspiration outside the flowers to put into the flowers.
00:48:21Okay, I'm following.
00:48:24So, here's what I want you to do.
00:48:25The church is hosting an Easter basket raffle tomorrow evening at parish hall.
00:48:29To raise money for the local food bank.
00:48:31Church members and non-church members are creating and donating individualized baskets.
00:48:36Now, the items in these baskets, they all mean something very personal to their curators.
00:48:41So, you want me to arrange an Easter basket, but how is that supposed to make me a better floral arranger?
00:48:52Lori?
00:48:54Sorry, dear.
00:48:57Not every lesson reveals itself right away.
00:49:02Okay, I will do my best.
00:49:05You always do.
00:49:07I'll see you tomorrow.
00:49:11Any ideas on where I'd get some inspiration for an Easter basket?
00:49:22I just might.
00:49:28Oh, here's a good one.
00:49:30I used to love it when Dad would push me around in the wheelbarrow.
00:49:33And you always came in needing a bath.
00:49:38Remember that Christmas?
00:49:41That's probably the best Christmas ever.
00:49:44You know, I still use those pruning shears.
00:49:49Feeling inspired?
00:49:52I've got an idea.
00:49:56Oh, thanks so much for coming.
00:49:58Don't forget your raffle tickets.
00:50:02So, what do you have?
00:50:04I did a My First Garden Basket.
00:50:07I got something like this with Christmas's many, many moons ago, and it really meant a lot to me.
00:50:14It gave me a sense of independence and purpose, so hopefully it'll do the same for someone else.
00:50:19You, ladybug, have aced the assignment.
00:50:21When you have a special connection to your arrangements, it's going to show in the final product.
00:50:31Grace, can I have your help, please?
00:50:33Sure.
00:50:34Well, well, well, look at that.
00:50:40Garden Basket.
00:50:41Yeah.
00:50:42Where's the mulch?
00:50:43Oh, didn't go with the aesthetic.
00:50:46Where's yours?
00:50:47Uh, it's a faith-based basket, complete with mustard seeds.
00:50:54Very on brand.
00:50:55Mm-hmm.
00:50:55But why didn't you do something that's, you know, like a rock-climbing basket with some ropes, caribers?
00:51:02I know, I know I can't control everything, but one thing I can control is how people in the church see me.
00:51:09Maybe there's something important about sharing all sides of yourself.
00:51:15It's a little more complicated than that.
00:51:20But, of course, I'm here to meet you where you're at.
00:51:23I'm sorry, are you coming for my job?
00:51:26Oh, I'll stick to farming.
00:51:29For now.
00:51:31All right.
00:51:31Well, for now, I should go emcee the event.
00:51:34All right.
00:51:47And now for all the green thumbs in the church, we have a basket donated by the wonderful Amanda Raymond.
00:51:56A beautiful starter set for the next great gardener out there.
00:51:59Would you look at all those tickets?
00:52:02All right.
00:52:03See what we've got.
00:52:05And the lucky winner is 2842.
00:52:112842.
00:52:13That's me.
00:52:14Well, there we go.
00:52:16Constance Hughes.
00:52:18Constance Hughes, everyone.
00:52:19Thank you, Constance.
00:52:21You enjoy.
00:52:21Okay, everyone.
00:52:22I think that wraps up our event for today.
00:52:25Thank you all for coming out.
00:52:32Hey.
00:52:35Look over there.
00:52:37This is for you.
00:52:39Really?
00:52:39Yeah, I think it's...
00:52:41Oh.
00:52:47You're welcome.
00:52:49Hey, look at that.
00:52:50Uh-huh.
00:52:52That right there.
00:52:54The power of God's love.
00:52:57I, um, I do have to get home and practice.
00:53:01But, uh, I was wondering if I could show you something first.
00:53:06Yeah.
00:53:07Yeah, of course.
00:53:08And, voila.
00:53:21Wow.
00:53:23You got good secrets.
00:53:28Look at those stars.
00:53:31God's freckles.
00:53:33And that's what my mom used to say.
00:53:37Can I ask you something?
00:53:39Sure.
00:53:40Anything.
00:53:41I haven't been to church in a year.
00:53:44And you're a pastor.
00:53:49What do you see in me?
00:53:50So much.
00:53:54I don't look at someone and wonder how often they're going to church or praying every day.
00:54:01Besides of someone's faith, well, that can change as life changes.
00:54:05But, besides of someone's heart, that's what I see.
00:54:10I see that in you.
00:54:15The way you love your family, your farm, those flowers.
00:54:22And I might be losing all that soon.
00:54:23I know the stress of all this must be a lot.
00:54:31But I have faith.
00:54:34I see that in you, too.
00:54:35I see that in you, too.
00:54:39You do?
00:54:41I do.
00:54:44I'm praying for you.
00:54:46Be patient with yourself.
00:54:47That's my, uh, sermon for tomorrow.
00:54:52The fruit of patience.
00:54:54Now that's a tough one.
00:54:57Yeah?
00:54:59It is.
00:54:59But it's worth it.
00:55:07Um.
00:55:09You, you, uh, you probably have some flowers that need to be arranged.
00:55:12Yes.
00:55:13We should probably get going.
00:55:16Uh.
00:55:19For bringing me here.
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:23Okay.
00:55:24That's it.
00:55:27Patience.
00:55:29All right.
00:55:36Everything's set.
00:55:37Over here.
00:55:37Yeah.
00:55:38Oh, Amanda.
00:55:40Hi, Lori.
00:55:41I remember doing these eight races back in the day.
00:55:44This is your fourth principle.
00:55:46Balance.
00:55:47Oh.
00:55:48Hmm.
00:55:50All right, kids.
00:55:51Oh.
00:55:52And Amanda.
00:55:53Welcome.
00:55:55The first race is a practice race.
00:55:57Okay?
00:55:58Time to perfect your strategy.
00:55:59If you drop your egg, don't worry.
00:56:00It's a hard roll.
00:56:01Let's just pick it back up and keep going.
00:56:03All right.
00:56:03Come to the starting line.
00:56:05On your marks.
00:56:07Get set.
00:56:10Go.
00:56:10Go, go, go, go.
00:56:12Careful.
00:56:13Careful.
00:56:13You got it.
00:56:14Go, go, go.
00:56:16Oh, no.
00:56:18That's it.
00:56:19That's it, Timmy.
00:56:20Go, go, go.
00:56:21Go, go, go, go, go.
00:56:22Yes.
00:56:22Oh.
00:56:23Great effort.
00:56:25Great practice round.
00:56:26Okay, the real race starts in a few minutes.
00:56:28Do your stretches.
00:56:29How did I used to be so good at this as a kid?
00:56:32Think of it like this.
00:56:33Look at your floral design, and you have an imaginary axis going right down the middle of it.
00:56:37And you can distribute flowers on both sides.
00:56:39Well, think of it the same way with the race.
00:56:43Center the egg on the spoon on that same axis.
00:56:46Center on the axis to create some balance.
00:56:50So, feeling confident?
00:56:53About as confident as I can be after one attempt.
00:56:56Well, good.
00:56:57Because I'm racing, too.
00:56:59Oh.
00:57:01Can I make a friendly wager?
00:57:03I'm listening.
00:57:04Well, if you win, I'll make you lunch.
00:57:08If I win, you have to listen to my Sunday sermon.
00:57:14You know what?
00:57:16Fine, you're on.
00:57:17All right.
00:57:18Line up in the starting line.
00:57:19First one to the finish wins.
00:57:22And get ready, because this one's going to be a lot faster than the last one.
00:57:25Okay.
00:57:26Are you ready?
00:57:27On your mark, get set, go.
00:57:32Oh, gosh.
00:57:33Don't drop it.
00:57:34Oh, God.
00:57:35I'm not cheating.
00:57:37I'm a pastor.
00:57:38I've never cheated.
00:57:39Oh, no.
00:57:40Oh, no.
00:57:41No, no.
00:57:43Oh, good job, guys.
00:57:45You did great.
00:57:48Good work.
00:57:49Wow.
00:57:49You really got me.
00:57:52I don't think I've ever seen somebody look so happy to lose a bet.
00:57:56Well, losing means I get to take you to lunch.
00:57:58Well, Ladybug, those are the four principles that I can teach you.
00:58:06Harmony, contrast, purpose, and balance.
00:58:08But there's still one left.
00:58:10Master four and earn the fifth.
00:58:12That one's in here, my dear.
00:58:15You have to discover it.
00:58:16And in the meantime, you need to do the three P's of an expert floral arranger.
00:58:21The three P's?
00:58:23Mm-hmm.
00:58:24Practice, practice, practice.
00:58:25All right.
00:58:33Almost there.
00:58:42It's incredible.
00:58:45Come on.
00:58:45So, this is what I wanted to show you.
00:58:57They're snowdrops.
00:58:59I had no idea what they're called.
00:59:01I just thought they were pretty.
00:59:05They're perfect.
00:59:08Snowdrops can grow in adverse conditions like frost,
00:59:11but they also tend to be the first flowers to bloom in spring.
00:59:16Hmm.
00:59:17They, uh, kind of remind me of you.
00:59:24Thank you for taking me here.
00:59:25Oh, we're not done yet.
00:59:27Nope.
00:59:28We are just getting started.
00:59:30So, the other day at the raffle,
00:59:38you were talking about how it was complicated.
00:59:43Your image and how the church saw you.
00:59:47What did you mean by that?
00:59:49Yeah, um,
00:59:51when I told you about my accident the other day,
00:59:54I wasn't able to tell you the whole story.
00:59:58You see,
01:00:00when I fell,
01:00:02I lost my footing.
01:00:05And one of my students,
01:00:07he was tethered to me.
01:00:10He fell even further than I did.
01:00:13And, uh,
01:00:14he wasn't as lucky.
01:00:18He didn't make it?
01:00:20No, he did.
01:00:22Thank God he did.
01:00:23And, uh,
01:00:23just, uh,
01:00:26he's in a wheelchair now.
01:00:31Heh.
01:00:33When a day goes by,
01:00:34I don't think about that poor kid.
01:00:37I blame myself.
01:00:40I can't even bring myself to rock climb again.
01:00:45I'm sorry.
01:00:45You know,
01:00:50in many ways,
01:00:50I feel like moving out here
01:00:51was just my attempt to
01:00:53get away from the memory of it all.
01:00:58I feel like such a hypocrite sometimes.
01:01:00I'm asking people to
01:01:01find joy in their sorrow,
01:01:04and here I am,
01:01:05running for my own.
01:01:10We all have
01:01:11chapters of our lives
01:01:12that we wish we could
01:01:13rewrite.
01:01:14My dad would say,
01:01:18without tests,
01:01:19there could be
01:01:20no testimony.
01:01:24Being open
01:01:25and vulnerable
01:01:26shows your humanity.
01:01:31It gives people hope.
01:01:35I really like that.
01:01:39Have you decided?
01:02:05Your great word will reach
01:02:07so many young people.
01:02:08I know.
01:02:09I want to help.
01:02:12And you more than anyone
01:02:13know about my adventurous side.
01:02:15What better way, then?
01:02:17There's no way around
01:02:18this relocation thing.
01:02:19Unfortunately not,
01:02:20given the need to be
01:02:21near the mountains.
01:02:23But think of all the upside.
01:02:25It's just too good
01:02:26of an opportunity
01:02:27to pass up,
01:02:28isn't it?
01:02:35Well?
01:02:36It's a pleasure,
01:02:37Samuel, as always.
01:02:38It's good to see you.
01:02:40Take care, friend.
01:02:40You too.
01:02:41Amanda?
01:02:55Amanda?
01:02:58Amanda?
01:02:59Amanda?
01:03:00Amanda?
01:03:15Amanda?
01:03:20You got this?
01:03:23No, I'm just...
01:03:24Good morning, Amanda.
01:03:32I'm afraid I had a bit of a fall
01:03:33carrying groceries this morning
01:03:35at the hospital now,
01:03:36getting some x-rays.
01:03:37Don't worry.
01:03:38I'll be fine.
01:03:39Keep practicing.
01:03:40I believe in you, ladybug.
01:03:43Really?
01:03:44Is this part of your master plan?
01:03:46Here's the good news.
01:03:56You are the creator
01:03:57of your own garb.
01:03:59Yeah, there might be
01:04:00a weed here or there.
01:04:02Those you just pull out.
01:04:04We're supposed to be there
01:04:05in the first place.
01:04:07But with what's left,
01:04:10why not water that with love?
01:04:13Let the light shine down on that
01:04:15and it'll grow into a life
01:04:17that is beautiful.
01:04:21You're right.
01:04:22Thanks, Dad.
01:04:24I needed that.
01:04:34Hi.
01:04:35Amanda, you and Derek,
01:04:37you just missed crossing paths.
01:04:38Oh, my.
01:04:41You did these?
01:04:43Uh, this morning.
01:04:46Well, ladybug,
01:04:47I think you are ready
01:04:49to go win a competition.
01:04:52Well, there's still
01:04:53one missing piece,
01:04:55but I think I know
01:04:56what that final lesson is.
01:04:58You do?
01:05:00True beauty comes from the heart,
01:05:02so the key to a winning arrangement
01:05:04has to be love.
01:05:10Bravo.
01:05:11Oh, the final principle of love.
01:05:15A winning floral arrangement
01:05:17is filled with the love
01:05:18that you put into making it.
01:05:22Amanda,
01:05:23I very likely won't be on my feet
01:05:27in time for the competition,
01:05:28but I promise you,
01:05:30I am going to be there in spirit.
01:05:33That really means a lot.
01:05:35I am going to be on my feet.
01:05:37So, um,
01:05:38what's going on
01:05:41with you and Derek?
01:05:44You know,
01:05:45when someone shows you
01:05:47who they are,
01:05:49just believe them.
01:05:51Not just the bad traits,
01:05:53but the good ones, too.
01:05:57Forgive them.
01:05:58It sounds like
01:06:04we could all
01:06:05use a little more
01:06:06harmony in our lives.
01:06:09Yeah.
01:06:10You're so right.
01:06:15Could you do me a favor?
01:06:17Sure.
01:06:17Oh, hello.
01:06:26I'm Amanda Raymond.
01:06:28We've never really talked.
01:06:30I work...
01:06:30Honey,
01:06:31I don't mean to be rude,
01:06:32but there's a very important
01:06:33floral competition this weekend
01:06:34that I need to focus on.
01:06:35So now's not a good time.
01:06:37Yeah, I hear you.
01:06:38I just need five minutes
01:06:39of your time.
01:06:42Come in.
01:06:43This way.
01:06:49Please.
01:06:52Wow, that's...
01:06:53That's gorgeous.
01:06:58I'm here, actually,
01:06:59as a delivery person today.
01:07:02Laurie Matthews
01:07:02wanted me to give this to you.
01:07:13Oh, Loretta.
01:07:15How far apart we've grown.
01:07:17I don't actually think
01:07:18the two of you
01:07:19are as far apart
01:07:20as you each think.
01:07:23Anyway,
01:07:24good luck
01:07:25at the competition tomorrow.
01:07:26I mean,
01:07:27not that you're gonna need it.
01:07:30Thank you for stopping by.
01:07:32You're welcome.
01:07:40Hey, God.
01:07:41It's me, Amanda.
01:07:43I know we haven't
01:07:48talked in a while.
01:07:51But I'm here.
01:07:55We really need you.
01:08:07Ladybug latte for luck.
01:08:10You're the best.
01:08:11You're the best.
01:08:13So,
01:08:14win the competition,
01:08:16save the farm.
01:08:18No pressure, right?
01:08:19Well,
01:08:19if it doesn't work out,
01:08:20maybe you can come on
01:08:21as a partner
01:08:22at the cafe?
01:08:24But who am I kidding?
01:08:25You're gonna win this thing.
01:08:27Okay, bye.
01:08:28Welcome, talented florists.
01:08:32You will all have
01:08:33three hours
01:08:34to create your designs
01:08:35with a short break
01:08:36at the halfway point.
01:08:37As instructed
01:08:38in the contest details,
01:08:40you are all allowed
01:08:40to bring in
01:08:41and incorporate
01:08:42one item
01:08:43meaningful to you.
01:08:44We look forward
01:08:45to seeing your creations
01:08:46and good luck.
01:08:49applause
01:09:36Stop arranging.
01:09:38We will have a five-minute break before we continue.
01:09:41Ladybug.
01:09:43Laurie.
01:09:44You made it.
01:09:46I got cleared just in time.
01:09:47How are you doing?
01:09:49Not great.
01:09:50It's not coming together like I want it to.
01:09:52And the clock is ticking down.
01:09:54It's okay.
01:09:55Just close your eyes.
01:09:57Just breathe.
01:09:58And I want you to think about the five principles.
01:10:00Harmony, contrast, purpose, balance.
01:10:04Love.
01:10:10Okay.
01:10:11I'm...
01:10:12I'm gonna be okay.
01:10:14The halfway break is over.
01:10:18The competition is back on.
01:10:20Okay.
01:10:21I, um, gotta get back to work.
01:10:23I will make you proud.
01:10:24You will.
01:10:25Oh, God.
01:10:26Oh, God.
01:10:26Oh, God.
01:10:29Oh, God.
01:10:30There's hope for a better tomorrow.
01:10:33There's hope for joy over sorrow.
01:10:36Because God's still good.
01:10:37And he's still got it all in control.
01:10:43There's hope for a world that can change.
01:10:46There's hope for love over hate.
01:10:49Cause that's still good and he's still got it all in control
01:10:54Five, four, three, two, one
01:11:01Come on, keep on hoping when the days get dark
01:11:13Keep on singing, don't you ever lose heart
01:11:16And third place goes to Lacey Williams
01:11:24We are down to our top two finalists
01:11:32The judges would like to recognize the work of Constance Hughes
01:11:37And Amanda Raymond
01:11:41The judges have collectively decided that this has been the closest margin that we've ever seen
01:11:51But the winner of this year's Easter competition is
01:11:58Keep on hoping
01:11:59The winner is
01:12:14Constance Hughes
01:12:18Which makes newcomer Amanda Raymond our runner-up
01:12:26Congratulations to all our participants and happy Easter weekend
01:12:31I tried
01:12:37Sorry
01:12:39You're apologizing
01:12:41Can you imagine the look on your father's face if he saw what you accomplished today
01:12:46He'd be over the moon
01:12:48Now that's the truth
01:12:50Oh, he left
01:12:53Big day tomorrow
01:12:54Lori, I just wanted to say thank you
01:12:59For teaching me the five principles
01:13:03I realized that they're all things that I've been missing in my own life
01:13:08You've given me a renewed sense of purpose on Easter
01:13:13That's the most important lesson of all
01:13:16Congratulations
01:13:25It's really beautiful
01:13:28Thank you
01:13:29We're having an Easter brunch at the farm tomorrow
01:13:32Um, wanted to invite you
01:13:35It's sort of a final send-off
01:13:38I'm not sure that I can
01:13:40But I really appreciate the invitation
01:13:42It would mean so much to me if you could make it
01:13:45We'll see
01:13:47Thank you for the sunflower
01:13:51You're welcome
01:13:54Happy Easter to both of you
01:13:58Happy Easter
01:13:58Happy Easter
01:13:59Happy Easter
01:14:03Happy Easter
01:14:12Warm weather on an Easter Sunday
01:14:14Doesn't get much better than that
01:14:16It's just wonderful to see the best version of my daughter back
01:14:20Joyful
01:14:21And hopeful
01:14:22You're my mom
01:14:25You have to say that
01:14:26Come on
01:14:26Dad did so many of these for other people
01:14:45And we never did one for him
01:14:47Thank you for organizing this
01:14:51Oh, it wasn't just me
01:14:53It wasn't?
01:14:56No
01:14:56Pastor Derek called me and asked if it was okay
01:15:00I'm gonna go get our seats
01:15:21Amanda
01:15:23Pastor
01:15:24On this Easter Sunday
01:15:36There is just one more fruit of the Holy Spirit left to talk about
01:15:42Love
01:15:45Because today
01:15:48Today
01:15:48It's about a resurrection
01:15:49And in that resurrection
01:15:52Love
01:15:54Wins
01:15:55You see
01:15:56God
01:15:57Loves
01:15:58All of us
01:16:00After all
01:16:01We are made in his image
01:16:03And yet I
01:16:08I realize I realize I haven't been completely open about my own journey
01:16:16God places people in our lives for a reason
01:16:23And someone very special in my own life taught me the importance of being who God created me to be
01:16:30Before God's path led me here
01:16:39I was involved in a terrible rock climbing accident
01:16:45It was a moment that irrevocably changed several lives, mine included
01:16:50And though I was lucky enough to have forgiveness from those around me
01:16:54I was unable
01:16:57To find it in my heart
01:16:59To forgive myself
01:17:02But today
01:17:05In the spirit of the resurrection
01:17:08I forgive
01:17:12Myself
01:17:15And I'm committed
01:17:20To embracing who he created me to be
01:17:23Including my love for rock climbing
01:17:25A gift from God
01:17:27You see
01:17:29Our relationship with God
01:17:30Is rooted in love
01:17:32And forgiveness
01:17:33And just as God forgives us
01:17:36We too must learn to forgive each other
01:17:39And
01:17:40Ourselves
01:17:43After all
01:17:46Forgiveness is the purest expression of love
01:17:50So
01:17:54On this Easter Sunday
01:17:56Let us walk this path of love together
01:17:59Amen
01:18:00Thank you
01:18:07Thank you
01:18:07Raymond
01:18:10Raymond
01:18:11I'll get it
01:18:25Making up for a late bloom
01:18:27I think it looks delicious
01:18:29Hi
01:18:32Hey
01:18:32Happy Easter
01:18:35Happy Easter
01:18:36Listen, I, uh
01:18:39I just want to let you know how much it meant to me
01:18:41You know, seeing your face at church this morning
01:18:44It really warmed my heart
01:18:45And, uh, congratulations
01:18:48By the way, on yesterday
01:18:50Thank you
01:18:52I, um
01:18:53Couldn't save the farm
01:18:55But, um
01:18:56I did my best
01:18:58I'm proud of you
01:18:59And
01:19:01I'm
01:19:01Proud of you
01:19:02For
01:19:03Showing the church
01:19:04Your authentic self
01:19:05Took a lot
01:19:07Hey, mom
01:19:09I'm gonna miss you
01:19:11Miss me?
01:19:13Yeah
01:19:14Aren't you taking the job?
01:19:17Turn it down
01:19:17Why?
01:19:20Because
01:19:21There's something here
01:19:23Something special
01:19:25With you
01:19:27With us
01:19:29And I feel like it's just begun
01:19:31And, uh
01:19:33I can't wait to see where it goes
01:19:36Or
01:19:37Grows or blooms
01:19:38Okay, I'll stop
01:19:40That is, of course
01:19:41If, uh
01:19:42If you're open to it
01:19:46Constance
01:19:48Constance
01:19:49You made it
01:19:51I did
01:19:51Come inside
01:19:53And give you a tour
01:19:54Uh
01:19:56Come in
01:19:59Thank you
01:20:08I have to do it
01:20:10Yes
01:20:11Thank you, Loretta
01:20:13And I just have to say
01:20:15I'm so sorry
01:20:16Please forgive me
01:20:18We both played an equal part, Constance
01:20:22So
01:20:22I ask of you the same thing
01:20:27Oh, yeah
01:20:29I have an announcement
01:20:36This is such a beautiful farm
01:20:43Run by a beautiful family
01:20:45And, Amanda
01:20:46You are the most talented young farmer
01:20:50Well, now
01:20:51Farmer and florist
01:20:53That I've ever seen
01:20:54And
01:20:56I might have won first place
01:20:58In the eyes of the judges
01:20:59But
01:20:59You won first place in my eyes
01:21:01And I would love
01:21:06Nothing more
01:21:07Than to
01:21:08Pass the prize money to you
01:21:10Oh, my gosh
01:21:16I don't know what to say
01:21:19You don't have to say anything
01:21:20You deserved it
01:21:21I just ask that
01:21:24You name the sunflower section
01:21:26On the farm
01:21:27After
01:21:27Me and Lori
01:21:29It would be an honor
01:21:33Thank you
01:21:35Oh, you're welcome
01:21:36Thank you so, so much
01:21:39What incredible timing
01:21:44So
01:21:45This
01:21:46Twenty thousand dollars
01:21:47It
01:21:47Would be enough to
01:21:49Tide us over
01:21:50Until the bloom comes in
01:21:51And
01:21:51I was thinking
01:21:53That
01:21:54In order for us
01:21:55Not to be in this position again
01:21:57How would you feel
01:21:59About
01:21:59The Raymond family farm
01:22:01Transitioning
01:22:02Into
01:22:03A
01:22:03One-stop
01:22:04Wedding venue
01:22:05I love that idea, Amanda
01:22:09I have always wanted to bake wedding cakes
01:22:12Weddings are beautiful
01:22:14I volunteer to officiate
01:22:16Oh, and I can help with the arrangements
01:22:18As long as my assistant here is available
01:22:21Oh, assistant
01:22:23Oh, you haven't changed one bit
01:22:25Happy Easter, Dad
01:22:44Are the
01:22:54Flowers part of the whole wedding set up
01:22:57It's funny you ask
01:23:00Because
01:23:00I was
01:23:01Thinking
01:23:02That
01:23:02Couples
01:23:03Could stand
01:23:04Right about
01:23:05Here
01:23:06For their
01:23:07First kiss
01:23:09As
01:23:10Newlyweds
01:23:11Really?
01:23:13Right here
01:23:14You sure?
01:23:16Because there's a lot of really beautiful parts of the earth
01:23:19It's perfect
01:23:28It's perfect
01:23:28It's decided then
01:23:32It's decided
01:23:33No, you're right
01:23:40Right here
01:23:42The best days are coming
01:23:54I believe it
01:23:55You and I
01:23:57Are destined for the light
01:24:00And I know, and I know
01:24:04That we're alive
01:24:06Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
01:24:11The best days are coming
01:24:13I can see you
01:24:14Yeah
01:24:15I can see you
01:24:15I can see you
01:24:16I can see you
01:24:17I can see you
01:24:18You and I
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