Beginner Gardening: A Flower planted in memory of a friend, 0 by Jaywhacker

Jaywhacker wrote:
First things first. If you have lost faith in God, it is because you are expecting Him to carry all life's burdens for you. Have faith in yourself, you can handle this and the other hard knocks life still has in store for you. Remember the good things you and your friend shared together and be thankful you had such a friend. Carry on.......and be that kind of friend to someone else. There are friends and family members who need you.

My 24 year old grandson died from injuries suffered in a car wreck. His favorite flower was the shrimp plant which he discovered and planted lots of a few days before his death. In his memory, I plant a shrimp plant in my garden every year. I dont do this to demonstrate sadness, but to appreciate the fact that we had him for at least his 24 years. All kinds of pleasant thoughts flood my mind as I tend that plant and think of him. I can even smile as I remember what a pain in the butt he was as a teenager. Last years shrimp plant was pretty straggly but this year I have learned how to keep it trimmed and it is a beautiful plant. You can see it in the middle of this small table surrounded by gazania's, one of my favorite flowers.

Hang in there Horny.........better days are coming.