You, and You and You............

My heart is full, my gratitude, enormous. The death of my Mom remains surreal and deeply sad. I have however been overwhelmed with love, kindness and support. To each of you a massive thank you. Too many to mention.

My dear friend Lindy in New York sent a felted cardinal and a card with the message below. I was not aware of this lore, were you? I will be watching

A cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one, it means they are visiting you. They usually show up when you most need them or miss them. They also make an appearance during times of celebration as well as despair to let you know they will always be with you. Look for them, they'll appear.

The support of women, particularly those who have walked down this path reached out. Two bloggers in particular sent private notes. So in case you are not aware of these talents I thought I would share

The lovely Penelope is a talent I have watched from afar with admiration. An interior designer and gardener extraordinaire, she lives in Montecito, California. After a few touching emails Penelope declared "We are friends, lucky me. Feast your eyes on her home!

Just imagine an evening here!

Visit Penelope's blog HERE

Do you have someone in your profession that you look up to, hold in the highest esteem? Mine is Deborah Silver of Detroit Garden Works. In my eyes, she is the greatest garden designers/entrepreneur, hands down. That Deborah was even aware of my blog was a pleasant surprise. During this busy season she shared her experience of losing her Mother. Enjoy.....