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In Loving Memory...

...Of Brianna Marie.
Gone from me 11 years ago this very day & date.
The day before Mother's Day.
Some years are better than others.
This isn't one of the better years.
The many shades of Pink in my garden are for her.
And sometimes the purples too.
Roses, Vinca, Petunia's, Begonia's.
Bleeding Heart.
Some pictured here.
Others in previous posts.
Sometimes we share of ourselves
when our reality overwhelms us.

*Update: Hubby bought me a beautiful hanging basket. ("Instead of flowers for today & tomorrow. I knew you'd like this.") Click here to see a close-up of it's flowers. I bought some Majestic Pink Petunia's for the wishing well in the back yard. (Click here for a close-up of those). She always helps me find the pink flowers! :~)

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Anonymous said…
::hugs and prayers::

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts today, Jo. Should you need anything at all, you know where to find me! :)

<3
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:53:00 AM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Thank you sweetie! Much much appreciated! (hugs)
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:56:00 AM EDT
Lisa said…
I'm so sorry, Jo. Know that you are in my thoughts this weekend. What a lovely tribute your garden is.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 2:28:00 PM EDT
Heather M. said…
Sending thoughts and prayers, Jo. Beautiful garden.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 5:05:00 PM EDT
Cindy said…
Jo, Thinking of you today....keep your chin up and your spirits high. You are loved.
Thanks for sharing this, I know it is hard.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Thank you Heather! Thank you.

Thank you Cindy! Your kindness always warms my heart. You are loved as well my friend!
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 6:37:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Hi Jo, I love what you wrote about some years being easier than others. It's so true of anniversaries. I'm so sorry. Hugs from your garden friend, and I'll send up a little prayer for you tonight too.~~Dee
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 9:37:00 PM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Thank you Dee!

And thank you Lisa!

It's friends like all of you that help through times like this. And I appreciate all of you more than you know!
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:25:00 PM EDT
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