Ride of His Life - Donate Life Rose Parade Float - Entry 6

I’m tired…  I had an amazing day…

Our float, the Donate Life Float, won the “Queen’s Trophy” - the trophy for the best use of roses - a very high honor…  Laura (not my Laura), who came up with the Family Circle Garden where over a thousand people placed a dedicated rose to a loved one, a donor, donor family member, recipient, or someone impacted by organ donation - Laura was tickled and proud…  We all were.  We know the roses all over our float have a deeper meaning than many, and particularly in the Family Circle Garden…  (I posted about the Family Circle Garden and dedications here… )

My day started early - and it was after a long and exciting day yesterday!  I had to be in the lobby at a little after 5am.  The people and the crowds surrounding us were indescribable, though you know I’ll be trying to describe them soon…  But right now I’m going to bed.

I knew the day was going to be magical, and emotional…  The day was a lot more than I ever imagined…