IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER
July 12, 2016
IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER
By Olivene Godfrey
Our large crepe myrtle bush is gorgeous now that it is in full bloom. When I ate lunch at the dining room table today, I smiled as I gazed at the beautiful blooms through the window and thought of my mother who passed away in 2000, at the age of 92.
My sister-in-law, Joyce, wasn't able to attend the funeral. She sent me a check to use to buy a plant and any supplies that were needed to plant in memory of my mother. So, I asked Ralph to buy a plant for a place in the front yard of our home.
My late husband, Ralph, had a green thumb. That is obvious if anyone saw our yard when we moved here in 1978. There was no shrubbery or trees. He planted small trees and shrubbery in the yard. Now the plants are lush and the trees are majestic and tall. If we didn't have a landscaping service trim them every spring, they would be like a jungle. He did a good job and now 16 years later, it's a thing of beauty.
My mother would be proud of the plant. I can just hear her giving the plant a pep talk. She wouldn't permit the crepe myrtle to die!
For awhile here in Georgia's high country, the weather we were getting was dry. Then we started having afternoon rain showers and the flowers and foliage are beginning to perk up. We were also having high temps in the mid 90's and the heat index was in the 100's.
I would like to thank my English friend, Annie for reading and commenting on my blog. It means a lot to me to get any comments.
See you next time. Comments welcome. (Edited and typed by Tam.)
IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER
By Olivene Godfrey
Our large crepe myrtle bush is gorgeous now that it is in full bloom. When I ate lunch at the dining room table today, I smiled as I gazed at the beautiful blooms through the window and thought of my mother who passed away in 2000, at the age of 92.
My sister-in-law, Joyce, wasn't able to attend the funeral. She sent me a check to use to buy a plant and any supplies that were needed to plant in memory of my mother. So, I asked Ralph to buy a plant for a place in the front yard of our home.
My late husband, Ralph, had a green thumb. That is obvious if anyone saw our yard when we moved here in 1978. There was no shrubbery or trees. He planted small trees and shrubbery in the yard. Now the plants are lush and the trees are majestic and tall. If we didn't have a landscaping service trim them every spring, they would be like a jungle. He did a good job and now 16 years later, it's a thing of beauty.
My mother would be proud of the plant. I can just hear her giving the plant a pep talk. She wouldn't permit the crepe myrtle to die!
For awhile here in Georgia's high country, the weather we were getting was dry. Then we started having afternoon rain showers and the flowers and foliage are beginning to perk up. We were also having high temps in the mid 90's and the heat index was in the 100's.
I would like to thank my English friend, Annie for reading and commenting on my blog. It means a lot to me to get any comments.
See you next time. Comments welcome. (Edited and typed by Tam.)
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