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Roses the last few days...

7 years ago

Been really out of it lately. My 98yr old mom passed away last night while she was at Hospice for a 5day respite visit. She went into congestive heart failure the third day in. Was supposed to go home today. It's something we've been expecting for a couple of yrs. She had aggressive breast cancer two yrs ago. They removed the lumps but didn't treat it. We figured she'd be gone long ago. She was bedridden, had dementia, macular degeneration and was beginning to lose her hearing. She's in a better place now! Needless to say, I didn't get much done in the yard. Barely took time to water in this heat wave. Anyway, I did manage to get a few pics the last couple of days...

ACROPOLIS

DICK CLARK

DOLORES HOPE

DR BOB HARVEY

NICOLE FREELANDER

RASPBERRY SWIRLS

TIGRESS

ABRACADABRA

ANN HENDERSON

BLUE FOR YOU

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kentucky_rose zone 6

7 years ago

Praying for you and your family during this time of loss. Thank you for taking the time to post your pictures. I remember when Dad passed away, I went out and started my spring pruning, healing.

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bethnorcal9
Original Author
7 years ago

CANCAN CL

CLASSIC BEAUTY

CLAUDE MONET

ALFRED SISLEY

HENRI MATISSE

HIGH ESTEEM

INTRIGUE

JALITAH

KISME

MITSOUKO
bethnorcal9
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7 years ago

NICOLE CAROL MILLER

O'RILLA

PERDITA

POINSETTIA

POPE JOHN PAUL II

SANDRA

SCHOOL SPIRIT

THE WEDGEWOOD ROSE

VIENNA CHARM

WIMI
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Prettypetals_GA_7-8
7 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss Beth. Our prayers are with you and your family. Your roses will be a great distraction. Lots of beauties. Take care!! Judy
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bayarea_girl_z10a_ca
7 years ago
I'm sorry for your loss and hope you are doing OK. I love all you roses and how sharp they look in the photos. Thank you for sharing them. Helen
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Ingrida
7 years ago
Sorry for your loss.

Hope your roses have a soothing effect. Thanks for posting.
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boncrow66
7 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I just went thru the same thing with my 92 y/o grandmother, she passed away a month ago. Dementia is a cruel and horrible thing, you are absolutely right in saying she is in a better place now, I hope you are at peace, I know you will miss her Thanks for sharing your roses with us, they are so beautiful.
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Sara-Ann Z6B OK
7 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your mother, I know it's been a trying time, but I'm sure it's comforting to know she is in a better place.

Lots of beauties! I love Elegant Beauty, what a perfect bloom! Nicole Carol Miller is lovely, that's one I wish I had. Enjoy your roses so much.
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Ann9BNCalif
7 years ago
Sorry for your loss Beth. Please take care. I hope your roses provide some comfort to you.

Ann
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User
7 years ago
My heart is with you Beth.

NICOLE FREELANDER looks stunning. Nice to see ANN HENDERSON has as beautiful color opened as she does in bud. Love THE WEDGEWOOD ROSE and the stripeys.
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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
So sorry your Mom (and you) had to go through all that, Beth. Gardening can be so healing.
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rosecanadian
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Awww...Beth, you've been through some hard times for awhile. Alzheimer's and cancer are both bad enough on their own. You are right...she's herself again and happy. There's a song that my sister used to sing to me when we lived far apart. Here is a link. It made me a little sad, but also happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fQWyIklwOs

Garden, it'll help.

God bless and love your roses as always!

Carol
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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b
7 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Even though you expect it, it still hurts when it happens. Take care and keep yourself in the garden.
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HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years ago
Sorry about your moms passing. Losing someone is always tough.

Your blooms are lovely, there are so many I like. Love the variations in colour. Blue for you & Nicole Miller both look like a rose that would be good as a water colour painting. I like how dark your intrigue is. Mine is new & it is now mostly hot pink. Hoping it darkens up a bit. Keep taking pictures of your lovely blooms, it's always nice to see so many kinds.
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towandaaz
7 years ago
Oh Beth, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I just just saw this. I was away for a few days. I'm thinking of you tonight and sending you supportive and comforting thoughts.

Natalie
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