With honesty and vulnerability, Shaye shares memories from childhood and adulthood, exploring moments of hardship, fear, family, survival, loss, and resilience. From harsh Minnesota winters and difficult childhood experiences to deeply personal struggles and moments of reflection, each story reveals another chapter of a life shaped by challenges but strengthened by the determination to keep going.

This is not simply a collection of memories. It is a story about survival.

Through the difficult moments she shares, Shaye reminds readers that the experiences we go through may leave lasting marks, but they do not have to define the rest of our lives. Even after the darkest chapters, there is still an opportunity to move forward, discover strength, and create a new beginning.

What’s That Flower I Have On is written for anyone who has faced difficult moments and wondered how they would continue. It is for those who have carried painful memories, struggled to find hope, or needed a reminder that their story is not over.

At its heart, this book is about courage, resilience, and the power of continuing your journey.

Every life has difficult chapters. Every person carries memories that have helped shape who they are. But no matter what has happened before, there is always another chapter waiting to be written.

This is Shaye’s story.

And through telling it, she hopes to inspire others to keep their own stories going.