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Marie_Angelique
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Maria
Fort Leavenworth
KS
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 4:02:47 PM
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My father always loved the image of lavender fields so this year I grew a few plants that grew beautifully! Today I harvested the flowers to use at home and it was a bit emotional since dad has only been gone three months. But I know he is smiling.
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"The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for him there."
G.B. Shaw
http://mariaangelique.blogspot.com
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3442 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3442 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 4:16:35 PM
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Maria,
Sorry for your loss and the lavender is just beautiful in his memory. Yes I bet for sure he is smiling.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 5:23:09 PM
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Grief is a tough companion but eventually you will discover one day he isn't as close as he used to be. Your lavender is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your picture and your story.
It all comes back to the ground!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 6:23:42 PM
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Was there a specific lavender that you planted. I am looking for one with the most aroma (scent).
Betty in Pasco |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 6:48:56 PM
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Betty, a high aroma lavender is Grosso, it is considered a lavindin and has nice long stems and strong smell.
Laurie
http://www.inntheorchardbnb.com/ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 7:05:10 PM
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Maria - SO beautiful! I can almost smell their fragrance! I'm so sorry for your loss. I am SURE you still have him smiling in Heaven, though! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2013 : 12:39:09 AM
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Maria...I could just picture him standing up in Heaven, looking down upon you and smiling
and smelling the Lavender from there.
Very pretty pictures! I love Lavender too and I have little sachet's of it all over my
house.
blessings and hugs,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2013 : 5:23:14 PM
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Maria,
Beautiful. And what a beautiful, sweet way to honor your Dad. I am sure he is smiling down at you for sure...
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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Marie_Angelique
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Maria
Fort Leavenworth
KS
USA
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2013 : 10:43:41 PM
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Maria,
I am sorry for your loss. The lavender you harvested is beautiful and I am so glad that it has helped to connect you with the memory of your father. Sending thoughts of peace.
Pam
Farmgirl #1075 |
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