first.
before shadows...
happy birthday
my sweet sarah christine.
the best fertilizer
is the gardener's shadow.
~Author Unknown
there can be no other
occupation like gardening in which,
if you were to creep up behind someone
at their work,
you would find them smiling.
~Mirabel Osler
i find myself
just standing.
looking
at my flower gardens.
just soaking it in.
breathing it in.
as if my gardens
are taking
out of me...
all the stresses
of life.
a garden.
truly transforms you.
takes you to a place of peace.
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this is the same thing
you can say about chasing
down shadows.
have a wonderful garden
kind of breathing
day.
just BE.
robin.
Just look at the pride in this Mother's eyes...HAPPY B-DAY SARAH!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky pair to have each other...bet there's a proud Gramma out there too, aye Tilda!!!
Finally after a day's respite from the rains, I walked around the house to the gardens...and WOW, had they grown...overnight!
I too find myself just standing and looking around in amazement...and always with that pesky smile.
Have a wonderful day girls and be prepared for another week of rains...or should I say cleansing.
Thanks for the coffee, see ya on Sunday!
Hey Tilda, are ya out from under the bed...and out of chocolate I'll bet!
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With love we tend our garden and it, with infinite love, fills u with joy in return.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Sarah. She is a real flower.
ReplyDeleteI love the message of this post.
happy birthday to Sarah... what a beautiful photo of the two of you together... so alike... and different... and both gorgeous
ReplyDeleteyou asked about the weekend in your last... i can't wait to see what the weekend brings... :)
Lovely birthday girl, lovely shadow shot! Your quote is absolutely perfect as well.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, a very Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter, Robin! Love your shadow shot as always and the perfect words to match! Enjoy your weekend -- both of you!
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Peace indeed.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter! And, happy SSS to you.
under flower pot,
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savoring shadows
Bug, No Rug
It can be very soothing and calming to spend time in the garden!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your dear Sarah.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree, Mirabel Osler's words especially by the anon author. Gardening is an effective tranquilizer and sedative as well.
Beautiful shadow shot :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of you and your daughter! Happy birthday to Sarah Christine! Hope you had a fun day.
ReplyDeleteLovely garden shadows and very appropriate words to join them!
Just finished the coffee THANKS!
Enjoy your Sunday!
Enjoy your daughter's birthday - happy wishes we send!
ReplyDeleteWe are smiling at your garden quote - oh so true! The garden is where both our hearts lie :)
Every morning I have to look out of my second story window and just sigh.....love my garden!!
I couldn't agree with you more about my garden too! And, to be able to bring some of that beauty inside by way of cut flowers arranged in a vase sitting in random places throughout the home.
ReplyDeleteAnd, what a beautiful daughter you have!
What a great shot of the two of you. Happy Birthday Sarah. There is just nothing more refreshing and peaceful than being in the garden, beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Sarah.
ReplyDeleteLovely shadow shot and verse choices.
"have a wonderful garden
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day"
I just adore this thought!
And love the quiet peace of your garden shadow! Beautiful!
I agree. Gardening and chasing shadows are both great for relieving stress. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Sarah!! She is pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust by looking at my flowers makes me happy. Many people don't know that in nature we can ger a good therapy. Happy Sunday!
SSS-The lamp
A very happy birthday to your beautiful daughter! The photo of you both is lovely! I totally agree with you about how being in a garden can transform us. Spending time in my garden alway makes me happy. Enjoy your weekend Robin! A quiet & creative one sounds perfect :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your daughter and well done mum for producing just an amazing beautifulk daughterx also love your shadow image!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shot of the two of you! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow as well!
I feel the same way about gardens. Lovely photos.
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