Annie D. & others -- Should I say goodbye to my crystal chandelier?
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Should I say goodbye to Stella?
Comments (6)I have had Stellas since '89 and even though I grow close to 1700 different daylily varieties, I would never dream of getting rid of Stella. She has been a workhorse when nothing else was blooming for countless years. I have a 50 ft across round bed of Stella interplanted with old fashioned petunias that come back very year. This bed is solid with King Alfred daffodils in the early spring, then the Stellas take over and hide the ugly daffodil foliage. The freeze really messed up a lot of things here this year, including Stella, but she is putting on a show right now, even though it is dry and in the high 90's every day. People stop just to see what is doing all that blooming! Ida...See MoreOn saying goodbye and grieving ...
Comments (69)Well, I'm home - in my pajamas, having just indulged in my idea of total comfort food (DH made me a grilled cheese sandwich), and I'm just going through some things here in the home office. Today was a long day ... a good day ... but so draining. The service was lovely; I was surprised at how many attended, especially since Grannie and Grandaddy have outlived many, if not most, of the friends in their circle - still, the chapel was full. The flowers were beautiful and the photos displayed of her at the front were so precious. My favorites were her high school graduation photo (today I wore the little gold bracelet she had received from her parents on graduating in 1934 that she wore in the photo - she was the first in her family to receive her diploma - as well as her jingly charm bracelet), and a portrait taken perhaps a year or two later in which she looked like a silver screen star. She was so beautiful. Of course, I always just knew her as "my Grannie", so it's fascinating for me to consider what her life must have been like as a young woman. It was sweet today to hear stories of what she was once like. How, for instance, she showed herself to be a thoughtful sister when she got up early one Sunday morning before church and polished her sister's shoes, so their mama wouldn't find out that the sister had been out dancing the night before. She looked out for others, always. It was good to see family and friends, both old and new. It was a delight to hold my 8-month old second cousin and watch his brown eyes dance as he took in all the activity around him. It was bittersweet to hold the hand of my Grandaddy. I know it won't be too long before we're repeating this whole process for him. ::sigh:: The readings and sharing of memories during the service, both my own and the parts of other family members, went beautifully. Of course we were emotional. And it was ok. It was an emotional time, so perfectly fine. I think Grannie would have been pleased. I hope that somehow, somewhere, she was able to know that we were there today, honoring her life. Again, I cannot thank you all enough for the outpouring of love and support that you've given me here. It means more to me than I can possibly even express. You are very special people indeed....See MoreToday I say goodbye to my dog
Comments (3)That's so sad. Over the years I've had to face this many times, and it hasn't gotten any easier. In fact, I think it's harder. I have a 14-year-old Briard mix, and I think about this often. Two consolations: One, that my dog and yours have lived with love and care and fun for all of their time with us. And other is that I truly believe our animals and we will see each other again in a different world. Do you have a picture of Biscuit to share? We'd love to see him. You have my sincere sympathy. Susan...See MoreSaying goodbye to one of our own
Comments (31)I introduced myself to Luanne on the 72 bus as it traveled down San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, Ca . She lived across the street from me, back in the early 1990's and I 'd never got to know her until after I lamented to her, as we rolled along... " I live with more than 200 rosebushes, that the owner of the property planted, and none of them interest me, the bushes are ugly as heck when there aren't any blooms, and only 2 roses have any fragrance. Her answer "You should try growing Old Garden Roses" and with those 5 words of hers, my life was soon and forever enriched. I began going with her to Dirt Day at Vintage Gardens, back in those wonderful days when we would stop by their physical nursery in Sebastopol after we'd finished our volunteer work, and buy roses that we'd just finished caring for. I miss Luanne with all my heart. I especially miss her dry sense of humor. Lux....See Moretexasgal47
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