What happens to a little boy when nobody comes into his life to help him grow? For Jeffrey Badders, the answer began inside an imaginary Garden of Love. Born into a life of uncertainty and passed through ten foster homes, Jeffrey spent much of his childhood searching for love, acceptance, identity, and belonging. In the darkest moments, he discovered something extraordinary within his own imagination: a garden where a fragile flower represented his heart, mind, and soul. He waited for someone to enter that garden and help water his flower. Nobody came. So he learned to water it himself. Through faith, forgiveness, discipline, determination, and dedication, Jeffrey began transforming pain into purpose. From a near-fatal accident at sixteen to volunteering at a homeless shelter, listening to forgotten voices, and discovering his calling as a hospice aide, his journey became a testimony about the power of love demonstrated through action. For thirty-six years, Jeffrey has made red paper roses for his hospice patients, telling them each rose represents his heart, mind, and soul. The little boy who once needed someone to water his flower grew into a man who chose to give flowers away. The Garden of Love — The Flower That Blossomed Within Me is a true-life story about learning to nurture yourself when the world doesn't know how, and discovering that the love you once needed can become the love you give. Real Stories • Real Life • Real Inspiration Inspiring Hearts 4 Ever
