Steve, if you've not already received an answer, try www.almostancientpots.com Melanie has done a pair of huge store front planters.

Since they were so unthinking as to take, and not be generous with their time or commitments for the future, I think you should write it off to experience, and next time make it obvious that you are NOT GIVING AWAY the plants, you want to swap others for them. A bit of advance advertising, either a sign, or maybe an ad in the local newspaper (Mountain Express or one of the others, I think they are pretty low cost), or posted in the local cafes or stores would prep people to bring a plant or two in hope of getting a plant or two. This would especially work if you gave a short list of that you had the most of, as well as what you had only a few of - get people early for your rarities, and later, more relaxed for the ones that you had more of. Kudos to you for being generous, but I do also think you need to be a bit firmer and say the plants aren't free for the taking, only for trading. Maybe next time don't say Free Plants, if you put up a sign the next time. How about announcing a Plant Swap?

Look in the phone book, papers, contact medical center YMCA etc for grief support groups. There are many resourses avaiable. Many of these are quite resonable and or free. If you have other relatives this will help. Start a journal to write memories

Hi lizzie, Don't let your condition get you down. Your disabilites may be visible but some have so many more disabilities that are invisible, but in reality a lot worse. I don't know why your husband would have said such a mean thing. Maybe he was frustrated. Sometimes I think caregivers (especially men) become a little insecure because they can't fix the problem. He, being your husband, may want to fix you and be frustrated that he can't. Or he may simply not like to do extra housework-- oh. well :-) Everybody has their crosses, but deep down I think people dealing with chronic illnesses are more insightful, wise and seem to managed their priorities better. This is a favorite quote of mine... "The Joy of Suffering" "It is difficult to find a saint or a mystic whose life has not been touched significantly by disability or illness". Your life has lead you down a different road than planned, but that road may be better than expected. Different, but better. Enjoy the important things in life and stop to smell the roses. You are special. Good luck with your marriage problems -- and consult a lawyer if necessary (if nothing else to see what your options are). Hope your health is good enough that you can make some wonderful memories, and I hope that you can get your depression under control. Every moment (not just special occasions or events) are opportunities to smile. Turn everyday ordinary moments into special ones. Most think we need money or health to do so, but we don't. Give that extra hug, smile that extra special, play that stupid board game, pet your dog, and take time out to laugh. Hugs to you.