Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi All, I would love to address each individually this afternoon, but it's just not going to happen today. Gotta pick up our grandson from daycare in a bit while his mom goes to school, cook their dinner, our dinner, and go to visitation for a friend who passed away. I made quite a sight this afternoon cutting the lawn, with ace bandages on my ankles, knees & wrists, Ron's garden gloves padded with washcloths to absorb vibrations from the mower. but I got the job done, and I'm glad I did it! If you ever saw the movie " The Princess Bride " you'll remember Miracle Max who brought the handsome guy back from being mostly dead. I have a rosebush I named Miracle Max, because first of all, I started it over 20 years ago from a cut rose given to me by a little boy I took care of. It grew into a nice rosebush, but when our sewer collapsed, the guys dug it up with a backhoe and left it (in february) in the yard. I moved it to another place, but had to move it again the next year after a neighbor's peony plants overshadowed it. Then came the year that it just didn't grow any green leaves. April came and went, and I dug it up and set it by the trash can. A week later I noticed some little green sprouts near the root, so I quick planted it again. Three years ago when we moved from Illinois to Indiana (late February) I dug it up and put it in a big garbage bag and brought it with me. Where I go this bush goes! Little over a year ago I moved it here to where we live now. Still this brave little rosebush comes back year after year and blooms. This year we have had an awful drought, and it was looking pretty bad. I went out in the yard last week and nearly cried, but I said " Come on, Max, I need you to bloom again. " As long as that bush grows, I feel I have hope to overcome anything. I looked out this morning, and lo and behold, Max has a whole bunch of new green branches growing!! This rosebush continues to be my inspiration, and I hope maybe yours too. I'd send you each a bloom if I could. My prayers to Debs, and all of you who suffer, whether physically or emotionally or both. To Tess, love yourself and remember you are worth whatever it takes. I've been there, will share it with you later. Happy Wednesday, God Bless, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dear Judi...what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing your hope. I expect a lot of us need that right about now! Much Love & Many Hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Judi...thanks for sharing your story...it reminded me to look for the little buds in life because it can't be full bloom all the time. Hugs, Iris.- > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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