tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post8255026526041220864..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: Papa's GardenDebbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-41446482343824541982018-07-03T15:24:23.327-04:002018-07-03T15:24:23.327-04:00I have good days and bad days, Jeannette, as is to...I have good days and bad days, Jeannette, as is to be expected. But the garden always brings me comfort. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-9304380700967595042018-07-03T15:23:40.846-04:002018-07-03T15:23:40.846-04:00Thank you, Carol - it was a sad post to write, for...Thank you, Carol - it was a sad post to write, for sure. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-32192849023284576512018-07-03T15:23:03.973-04:002018-07-03T15:23:03.973-04:00I remember showing him pictures of the tree after ...I remember showing him pictures of the tree after I planted it, Linda - he was in the hospital, it was his final hospital stay. I didn't tell him it was to be his garden...but he was happy to see the tree they had gotten me for my birthday, and loved the spot I selected for it. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-80711043276488901662018-07-03T15:21:29.562-04:002018-07-03T15:21:29.562-04:00Thank you - both my parents have green thumbs, I g...Thank you - both my parents have green thumbs, I guess I was destined to be a gardener!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-89359656343329758452018-07-03T15:20:49.966-04:002018-07-03T15:20:49.966-04:00Thank you, Deb - it will be a month on the 4th of ...Thank you, Deb - it will be a month on the 4th of July, I can't believe it. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-43076713835402848282018-07-03T15:20:27.169-04:002018-07-03T15:20:27.169-04:00Thank you, Betsy - I'll always have my memorie...Thank you, Betsy - I'll always have my memories, at least there's that small comfort. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-20397378670912022282018-07-03T15:19:51.961-04:002018-07-03T15:19:51.961-04:00Oh Pattie, I'm sorry - I remember reading your...Oh Pattie, I'm sorry - I remember reading your post when your husband passed away, and feeling the tears stream down my face for a man I had never met. I can't believe it's two years already, I hope you are finding some peace of your own out on your patio with your container garden. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-77087025199331493152018-07-03T15:18:31.207-04:002018-07-03T15:18:31.207-04:00Thank you, Rita - my Papa was a great man, he dese...Thank you, Rita - my Papa was a great man, he deserves so much more, but this is what I can do for him. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-18697232131745337142018-07-03T15:17:59.441-04:002018-07-03T15:17:59.441-04:00Thanks, Ellen - my sisters haven't seen it yet...Thanks, Ellen - my sisters haven't seen it yet, I wonder will they find the peace I do in this corner when they visit. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-5937543058617877472018-07-03T15:17:21.532-04:002018-07-03T15:17:21.532-04:00It gives me joy to tend to his garden, Kim - it ma...It gives me joy to tend to his garden, Kim - it makes me feel as if I'm taking care of him...bringing him comfort. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-34102857646479605632018-07-03T15:16:32.004-04:002018-07-03T15:16:32.004-04:00I'm sorry you were raised in foster homes, I c...I'm sorry you were raised in foster homes, I certainly hope your foster parents were kind souls and treated you well. I was blessed to have my Dad this long, and to still have my mom. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-90850799903548491272018-07-03T15:15:30.371-04:002018-07-03T15:15:30.371-04:00You lost them both way too young, Melanie - I beli...You lost them both way too young, Melanie - I believe they are together now, each looking out for the other and watching over you and Brian. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-71462914940711694152018-07-03T15:14:42.683-04:002018-07-03T15:14:42.683-04:00I've added a small plaque since, Susie - it wa...I've added a small plaque since, Susie - it was ordered at the same time as the other items but was delayed. I'll share it some day...but for now it just brings me peace. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-64556559184059256832018-07-03T15:13:42.313-04:002018-07-03T15:13:42.313-04:00Awww thank you Debbie - I do feel so close to him ...Awww thank you Debbie - I do feel so close to him when I'm in that corner. I sat out there the other evening for ages after his twinkle lights came on and had a good long chat with him!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-57998954107880855422018-07-03T15:12:46.926-04:002018-07-03T15:12:46.926-04:00I wonder how Dad would feel about all the pink in ...I wonder how Dad would feel about all the pink in his garden....perhaps next season I'll incorporate more blue into the mix!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-43819949755516821992018-07-03T15:12:08.486-04:002018-07-03T15:12:08.486-04:00Thank you, Lesley - I'm so blessed to have so ...Thank you, Lesley - I'm so blessed to have so many wonderful blog friends sending me love and support. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23663928159903006982018-07-03T15:11:34.427-04:002018-07-03T15:11:34.427-04:00I'm sure you see memories of your husband ever...I'm sure you see memories of your husband everywhere in your gardens as well, Lorraine - you worked so hard on them together for so many years. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-22567637132301535772018-07-03T15:10:57.786-04:002018-07-03T15:10:57.786-04:00I know you will find a way, Brenda. You have the r...I know you will find a way, Brenda. You have the red hibiscus - that's a good start. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-5470102144146811622018-07-03T15:10:20.000-04:002018-07-03T15:10:20.000-04:00Thank you, Jane - I pull the bedroom drapes open i...Thank you, Jane - I pull the bedroom drapes open in the mornings and the first thing I see is Papa's Garden - it makes me smile and I'm so glad I created such a peaceful spot to remember him. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-13631836554807718762018-07-03T15:09:06.108-04:002018-07-03T15:09:06.108-04:00It was so thoughtful, Nancy, he really touched my ...It was so thoughtful, Nancy, he really touched my heart with that sign. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-36666946489300059202018-07-03T15:08:41.200-04:002018-07-03T15:08:41.200-04:00Thank you - the garden has really helped with my h...Thank you - the garden has really helped with my healing, without doubt. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-89847959224350444622018-07-03T15:08:14.102-04:002018-07-03T15:08:14.102-04:00I've never seen so many yellow butterflies in ...I've never seen so many yellow butterflies in my garden any other year, Penny!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63406370639589374822018-07-03T15:07:49.930-04:002018-07-03T15:07:49.930-04:00He's a sweet, thoughtful man and I feel very b...He's a sweet, thoughtful man and I feel very blessed to have him in my life, Karen Ann. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-7240818566645836562018-07-03T15:07:24.370-04:002018-07-03T15:07:24.370-04:00Awww, thank you so much - these posts were tough t...Awww, thank you so much - these posts were tough to write, but came straight from the heart. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-70146670842150653522018-07-03T15:06:44.460-04:002018-07-03T15:06:44.460-04:00It's wonderful to have a spot where we feel co...It's wonderful to have a spot where we feel connected to those we've lost, BettyDebbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com