Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Roses and some sad news


The Bonica roses along the driveway are full of flowers. They're such faithful bloomers and require so little care.


This little rose bush was supposed to be the same colour as the others but obviously isn't.  I don't think I would have chosen it if I'd known how pale it is but now I rather like it.  I doesn't grow as tall as the others either.  That's Feverfew growing under it.  Many years ago I flew to visit my parents in Manitoba and brought back a couple of small plants from my Mom's garden. From those few have grown so many all over my yard.  They certainly are prolific spreaders ( but easy to pull out).



On the weekend we received the sad news that one of my DH's brothers had died in his sleep.  It was quite a shock because although  he hadn't been in great health for years there was no indication that he was about to die.
Dh came from a family of 6 boys followed by 2 girls.  The boys were all very close in age and the brother that now passed away was only 15 months older than my DH who is 77.  Due to Covid there will be a small funeral which will be live-streamed ( I think that's the right term).  We're 1500 miles away so travel would have been difficult anyway.


The rope that tethers life to eternity
frays when we least expect it.





Granny Marigold

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27 comments:

  1. Jan26 May 2020 at 13:18

    I'm so sorry for your and your DH's sudden loss. Prayers for your family.

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  2. Linda Baker26 May 2020 at 14:17

    Your roses are very pretty.
    And I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law.

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  3. Pom Pom26 May 2020 at 15:03

    Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss, GM.
    The roses = WOW!

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  4. dori26 May 2020 at 15:19

    Each rose-blossom is flourishing for this suddenly gone brother of your Dad. - -

    Each rose a prayer, reaching heaven as easily and light as this brother of your Dad. - -



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  5. HappyK26 May 2020 at 15:19

    Loving your garden.
    So sorry for your loss!!

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  6. GretchenJoanna26 May 2020 at 16:28

    I'm sorry! Are the other brothers still living? This must be quite a jolt. May your brother-in-law rest in peace.

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  7. Chy26 May 2020 at 17:15

    Such sad news .... wishing you and dh and all the family love and compassion as you remember and hold those memories close to your heart.

    X Chy

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  8. diane in northern wis26 May 2020 at 17:32

    Love your roses. So sorry to hear about your husband's brother. May your family find peace in these difficult times.

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  9. Rose26 May 2020 at 17:38

    I am so sorry for your loss...losing siblings is pretty hard to go through.

    The roses are beautiful.

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  10. Anonymous26 May 2020 at 19:28

    We're so sorry to hear of your loss! Keeping your family close in our hearts! Chris

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  11. Linda Reeder26 May 2020 at 19:53

    Your roses are so lovely. Your husband's brother's passing may be remembered as the time when the roses came into bloom. They could be a special tribute to this dear departed one. I am sorry for your loss and the pain of it's suddenness.

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  12. At Home In New Zealand26 May 2020 at 20:20

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. It sounds like he had a peaceful passing, but the suddenness of it must have been a huge shock for you all. Sending you lots of big hugz, Mxx

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  13. Far Side of Fifty26 May 2020 at 20:35

    I am so sorry for your loss, never easy to lose someone without a warning. Your roses are beautiful!

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  14. Hill Top Post26 May 2020 at 21:43

    I am sorry about the loss of your husband's brother. I also wondered if all the other brothers are still living. The pale rose certainly didn't turn out to an ugly duckling among the roses. I love it!

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  15. mamasmercantile26 May 2020 at 23:46

    So sorry for your loss. Beautiful roses.

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  16. Faith27 May 2020 at 03:58

    The roses are beautiful, I imagine they smell lovely. Condolences to your family.

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  17. Faith27 May 2020 at 04:17

    I bought the book because I was curious about roses & garlic since I love them both. I don't take the companion gardening to the extreme, as I have a small space. I planted the lemon balm because it was one of the ingredients to make Queen of Hungary. It's a pretty plant, but not alot of lemon in it for me. Has many healing properties, but I prefer Lemon Verbena for the lemony fragrance. I've never tried to overwinter one. Maybe this year.

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  18. Creations By Cindy27 May 2020 at 05:31

    I am so very sorry to hear this about your BIL. Prayers with you all. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  19. Visits With Mary27 May 2020 at 11:41

    So sorry to hear of your brother-in-laws passing. We never know when we'll take our last breath, it's always good to remember that when we visit with our family and friends. Your flowers are beautiful.

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  20. Happy@Home27 May 2020 at 17:45

    Your roses look beautiful and how nice that they don't require a lot of care.
    I am sorry to hear about your husband's brother. That must be a terrible shock and especially hard in these times.

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  21. Betsy28 May 2020 at 08:52

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother-in-law. It's such a sad time right now. My siblings and niece and nephew are having a small get together today in honor of my brother who passed Sunday from Covid. It has to be less than 10 people and I'm so sad not to be there with them all since I'm so far away, but it does leave a space for someone else.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  22. Terra 28 May 2020 at 09:33

    I like what Dori wrote, each rose a prayer. Sad news for your family, I consider the age of your brother in law to not be very old, being 75 myself.

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  23. Henny Penny28 May 2020 at 13:11

    The roses are simply beautiful. You have such a green thumb, and you are also a great cook. Your baked goods always look picture perfect, like your flowers. How sad about your hustand's brother. I'm so sorry. Six boys, close in age. Bet they were all good boys too.

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  24. Debi28 May 2020 at 16:33

    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's especially hard when someone's passing is unexpected. ((hugs))

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  25. Serenata28 May 2020 at 23:22

    Beautiful roses.

    So sorry for your loss.

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  26. Karen29 May 2020 at 22:38

    The roses are lovely. Sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law.

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  27. M.K.12 June 2020 at 10:10

    I'm so sorry for this unexpected loss for you and your family, GM. It's very hard during this time, and with family far away. I'm sure your husband will have many pensive moments, remembering his brother. God bless you both.

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