Bleeding heart
Apr 29, 2017 11:19:18 #
It was new last year, a gift from a dear friend. It was in a small container; I planted it, watered it, nurtured it, cajoled it - and watched it do nothing and shrivel and become a brown stick.
My wife Carol passed on April 20th after a long illness - yesterday, I began to putter in her garden to start bringing her garden back to its former beauty. And, there was the bleeding heart plant, five feet from where I was standing, looking glorious, full, healthy and blooming.
Folks tell me this perennial will die off and come back every Spring. This year, I know it had a little help.
Thanks for looking.
My wife Carol passed on April 20th after a long illness - yesterday, I began to putter in her garden to start bringing her garden back to its former beauty. And, there was the bleeding heart plant, five feet from where I was standing, looking glorious, full, healthy and blooming.
Folks tell me this perennial will die off and come back every Spring. This year, I know it had a little help.
Thanks for looking.
Apr 29, 2017 11:45:40 #
Lou, I am very sorry for you loss. What a special gift this blooming plant must be! I think getting the garden back in shape will bring you a lot of comfort.
Apr 30, 2017 07:58:48 #
Sorry for you loss Lou. What a great story. I showed it to my wife, she is familiar with these plants and was touched.
Apr 30, 2017 08:26:56 #
Lou, I am sorry to here of your loss, it's hard, I know. Tuesday it will be 6 months since my wife's tragic death. But. It is spring, the bleeding heart came back with all its beauty. The sun is shining and everyday it gets better. I have A strong faith in God and that helped me through a long dreary winter. Sitting here in Iowa, I can only hope the same from you.
Enjoy the garden, takes lots of pictures to share here on UHH. We appreciate what you are doing to bring the garden back.
Ken
Enjoy the garden, takes lots of pictures to share here on UHH. We appreciate what you are doing to bring the garden back.
Ken
Apr 30, 2017 12:51:47 #
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Apr 30, 2017 15:01:57 #
Thanks, folks.... ...I, too, think she had a hand in it.... I trust she will keep giving me signs... I need them so badly.
Apr 30, 2017 23:30:45 #
Good shot, Lou! FrJack just posted a bleeding heart and I posted some today!
Apr 30, 2017 23:53:27 #
Lou you will always carry your wife in "your heart" and the beautiful bleeding heart will be a reminder. My thoughts are with you, take care now.
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