I got brave and hobbled out with a cane to the gardens yesterday. I can’t tell you how much infinite pleasure that gives me!
To see the flowers and plants I’d nurtured through June up close was food for the soul. Although many are a little ragged around the edges!
The smiling moon is nearly covered now.
If I could have stood up any longer, I’d have tried to catch some shots of the birds. But I wore out pretty quick.
Just to be close to the action was a magnificent moment. And I have Judy’s John to thank for watering my gardens all summer long. The man deserves a gardening medal of some sort.
Both of them deserve good Samaritan of the year awards for coming to my rescue when I had no one else to help me. I will be forever grateful to them.
For John to brave the horrid heat and keep my gardens going, knowing how much they meant to me, is a gift I’ll never forget.
I know I tend to wax rhapsodic over this topic. But if you ever find yourself in my shoes (or right now shoe), and you have someone so kind step in to help, you will know exactly what it means.
You’ve cultivated some real beauty, Brenda… “Grow where you are Planted”. And you have
You have done a wonderful job of making a bad time much better. The friends you have that are helping you are priceless. I was ill once and could not work on my garden. No one helped, and it all went to ruin. I moved from that house shortly after and have a sweet little place now. But I’ll never forget what it was like to be so alone in my illness. I help others whenever I can. Hugs to you all for being there for each other.
Brenda the kindness of friends means more then some will ever know! You have been blessed in the midst of adversity! It has given you a new perspective. God works in strange ways sometimes. I am so happy you were able to get out in your gardens even for just a little while. Happy Sunday! Hugs, Linda
There is no way to thank people like Judy and John. The only way that might come close is for you to pass their love and concern on to another individual in need.
People like J&J make this world a better place.
So glad to hear you were able to get out amongst your flowers. I know that had to feel sooo good!
Judy and John sound like wonderful folks.
Love that first photo of the morning glory and how you also captured the little tendrils.
Great friends to keep your beautiful flowers alive!
Thanks to your friend’s care, your garden is looking beautiful. Perhaps even sitting outside for awhile each day would be good for the soul. It’s great to hear you’re becoming more mobile.
Brenda ~ John and Judy sound like such good friends. You are so blessed to have had them stand by your side during your struggles. What a wonderful person to keep your garden alive so that you could step out to view them once again. Have a wonderful day. Soon you will be fully mobile.
I know your visit to the garden made you feel so much better. You do have the best friends in Judy and John, and I know you treasure them immensely! Continue to improve!
Your friends Judy and John are definately angels on earth for you and I am so happy you have them..
your flowers are beautiful cause they have been tended to with Love.
Glad you could get outside to see them.. Hopefully one day soon this injury will be a just a memory and you’ll be all healed and ready to decorate for the holidays.
They are the true meaning of friend, Brenda! I am so glad to read that you’ve been able to get out. At least it will be cooler temps soon and you can enjoy your treks outside.
I’m so happy that you got to spend some time in your garden…the flowers are beautiful. I’m sure Judy and John know you would do the same for them…that’s what family is for! You have so many blessings to count!
XO,
Jane
Judy and John are most certainly angels straight from heaven!!!! Your garden looks wonderful, and I am SO glad you got to get outside and enjoy it a bit. You are getting better it sounds like!!
XO Kris
I’m so glad you were able to get outside for a little while and breathe the fresh air. Friends make life worth living! Hugs!
How blessed is the Lord~ Good to hear you have such caring people to love and support you.
The flowers are lovely!
~Hope
Brenda- I am so glad that you have had such wonderful neighbors step in and fill the gap in your life. What a blessing. I am glad, too, to see that some of your gardens have thrived in spite of the heat. God bless you, gal, you are close to healing and on your way. You can do this!!!! xo Diana
You have been blessed with those wonderful friends. But then you are a blessing to many.
Good to get out……I bet you loved every second. Your strength will return. You have been down for quite some time. So good to hear that you are moving around more.
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I’m sure you’ll find a way to thank John and Judy for all the help they’ve been to you this summer. Now that it’s hopefully cooling off a little you can get out there more often. Your pictures were great, as usual. Just remember to be careful and not overdo it and rest! You’re not quite there yet! I’m sure the puppies love it that you can go outside w/them!
I am so happy that you got to get out and putz around in the garden for a little bit. All the flowers look so good and it’s been such a horrible hot summer, that man is a saint!
Hi Brenda..I am so happy for you to be able to step outside in your garden and see your beautiful flowers..I truely do believe Judy was sent straight to you from God himself and her wonderful sweet husband!!!God takes care of us always!! enjoy your freedoma nd have a wonderful Sunday!! Love ya!! xoxoxoxo Carol
Ethel – It’s Lucy!! Your flower pictures are just breathtaking!!
Judy
So glad that you were able to get outside and be in your garden for a while. Your flowers are so pretty. God sent you two wonderful angels that cared for you, your fur babies, and your garden.
Have a great Sunday.
Cindy
Beautiful photos of your lovely flowers, Brenda. I’m so glad you were able to get outside again for a little while. How kind your friends have been…real treasures. Wishing you a happy new week.
Helen x
Your flowers are thriving, and your friends are such angel to help out! Gorgeous photos!
I’m glad to hear you are hobbling … but take it slow and easy. Your yard is looking lovely. John and Judy truly are a God send. Best wishes, Tammy
These photos are so pretty, Brenda. I love the last one.
So glad you are able to get out now. It is gorgeous here today.
Hi Brenda,
How wonderful for you to be able to go into your garden for a while.Your photos are lovely…I love morning glory.
Your friends are so special.
God Bless
Barb from Australia
Really pretty flowers!
So good to see that you were out with your flowers again. They are looking so lush and pretty. It was so hot and unusually dry here this year that my Knock Out roses looked like dried rose potpourri while they were still on the bush, and that was with daily watering. It was so good of your friends to help you in so many ways. I’m sure your strength will be coming back faster and faster now that you are able to get out and about again.
I am so happy for you! Not only that you finally got to get outside and take photos of your beloved garden, but that you also have angel-friends such as Judy & John that have taken care of you, your dogs, and your garden. I’m sure you have let them know how much you appreciate everything…all you can do now is to pay it forward.
Your garden looks lovely Brenda, despite the temps this summer and your being unable to attend, the way you’d like.
It is lovely to have friends that truly love doing for you. Unconditional Love…that is what that’s called.
…have a lovely week. Pat
I recall a woman who left Texas awhile back and she was not only saddened by leaving her home that she loved, but also her dear friends…..Although your garden is stark raving beautiful, I think the real lovely flowers in your garden are the 2 beautiful friends you have found.
(((HUGS))) Susanne
Brenda,
Sandy
So happy you could spend time in your garden!
What beautiful photography!!! LOVE those last days of summer.
Hugs,
It’s a good thing nobody ever said life’s a rose garden huh? So glad for you to have such helpful wonderful friends. Know what you mean.
Hope your surgery will heal and get better and better as each day goes by.
In 98 hubs and I in rollover accident. My right arm was broken all the way, just skin keeping it on. OUCH! We had such wonderful neighbors who took care of me as I couldn’t even bathe or dress on my own with my arm. Hubs on the road truck driving.
Had to keep it in a halter of sorts that was a band around my waist then straps to keep my arm stationary as I had no control over it.
My dear neighbors pretty much put their life on hold to take care of me. I wasn’t supposed to drive but did after 3 weeks. We lived out in country in MT so driving around not the easiest.
My neighbor’s feelings were hurt when I got more able to take care of myself and didn’t need them to be at my beck and call after a few weeks.
I can only imagine how tough it’s been for you. Think we learn alot from our situations and are so glad for the gracious love and help we receive from people that don’t have to be there for us but are. Speedy recovery.
In the garden so attractive and beautiful tract shared on the garden thus we can say that there are different and lovely flower shared we can imagination and do enjoy it, The good efforts and creative in this garden fantastic flower shared garden.
julefrokost
What wonderful, loving friends! Good to hear you’re beginning to get up and around some. I know this summer hasn’t been the best, but you’ve remained positive through it all. I sure admire that! You’re an inspiration!
Your garden is lovely Brenda, simply beautiful. I am so sorry that you missed so much of it this summer. But it must have been so exciting to see it on that first day.
John, and Judy are wonderful people, they are great friends, truly wonderful.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
What a beautiful late summer garden.