Why I Created This Theme

Some designs begin with a clear purpose. Others begin with a feeling. The Forget-Me-Nots Memorial Program started as a simple wish for variety — a new floral color to join the roses and daisies that came before it. But it became so much more than that.

After I created Restful Roses in honor of my mother and Dainty Daisies for a friend’s mother, I thought, maybe it’s time to add something blue — something calm and serene. I didn’t yet realize that God was quietly guiding me toward something deeply meaningful.

The Flower That Remembers

At first, I thought of Forget-Me-Nots as delicate, feminine flowers — soft and comforting, perfect for remembering women who brought peace and light into their families. I imagined them as gentle blossoms that whisper, I’m still here.

Then one day, a message changed everything.

A woman purchased the design on Etsy for her father. It surprised me — I had never thought of the blue flowers as masculine. So, as I often do, I reached out with a note: “If you need any help during this tender time, I’m here for you. May I ask — such an interesting choice, these Forget-Me-Nots for your father?”

Her reply took my breath away.

She wrote, “Forget-Me-Nots are the flower of Alzheimer’s. My father passed from that.”

I’ll never forget that moment.

When a Design Finds Its Deeper Meaning

Her message opened my eyes and my heart. I suddenly saw what I hadn’t realized before — that these little blossoms of blue weren’t just beautiful; they carried a message of remembrance for so many families walking through the quiet ache of Alzheimer’s.

The name itself — Forget-Me-Not — became something sacred. What a perfect symbol for those we love but can no longer fully reach, for the memories that fade on earth but live forever in heaven.

Since that day, I’ve thought of Forget-Me-Nots as a gentle bridge between the seen and unseen — a promise that even when memory falters, love remains steadfast.

A Tribute for Every Tender Goodbye

After learning her story, I offered her the matching pieces — the slideshow, the posters, the “share a memory” cards — so she could honor her father in every way possible. She was so grateful, but truly, I was the one who felt blessed. Her father’s story changed the meaning of this entire design.

Now, whenever I see a Forget-Me-Not, I think of families who’ve faced Alzheimer’s with grace and courage. I think of the quiet caretakers, the sons and daughters, the spouses and grandchildren who hold on even when words fade away.

This design is for them — for anyone who has loved someone through that long, gentle goodbye.

See it on Etsy 

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