This summer is not normal. Nope. Not at all. At least we're sort of thriving and some of us are still standing upright. Or blooming regardless of our position. Is it by chance or by choice that this summer isn't normal? The loss of life of one of our renters wasn't by our choice, perhaps… Continue reading Finding hope by chance and by choice
Tag: Daisies
Serendipity, it’s a daisy and a tiny bee for thee
The sunshine this morning has finally helped the first daisy open up. I'm going to have a bunch of them opening up in my garden soon, and I'm so damn excited. I can't wait to see all their happy blossoms leaning into the warmth of the sunshine. Daisies, simple and sweet. Daisies are the way… Continue reading Serendipity, it’s a daisy and a tiny bee for thee
Forever in love with the memory of my mom and daisies
I'll be forever in love with daisies. They are such a happy flower. On our wedding anniversary in 2007, (12 years ago - wow, that's a long time ago), my mother had purchased a bouquet of daisies. They were in a yellow cup with a smile on it. She was so tickled to give me… Continue reading Forever in love with the memory of my mom and daisies
Sweet pink memories of mom
Eleven years ago today, I was sitting by her side in the hospital, holding her hand, watching her resting comfortably. I had just met with the neurosurgeon who told me the causes behind her confusion. I didn't know how to break the news to her, nor did I know if she would even remember. A… Continue reading Sweet pink memories of mom