my heart cries tears of JOY!!!

2 yrs. ago, when i decided to begin a garden in the harsh sandy soil of the desert, i was told nothing will grow. some friends i met in cyberspace knew my strong affinity with plants. they start sending me cutting & seeds. the new garden began to form. passerby begin to notice a few plants emerging, they then brought me something to add to the collection. most of the plants i grow were planted in pots due to the harsh weather during winter time.

the fear & thought of not providing the plant the proper care, i began searching for vital information. thru the search, the awareness of garden forums came into view. took me a while to gather enough nerve to joint the gardenguide forum. at the beginning, i started lurking in the forum. then, one day, i felt so bad cause no one is addressing someone's problem. i began sharing the little bit of knowledge i learned thru the years in my own garden.

each waking morning i have made it a habit to drink my cup of coffee as i do my rounds and check how the plants were doing. this one particular morning, to my surprise, i was missing 7 five gallon pot - some unscrupulous unkind hearted person took over night. i was terribly disheartened. when friends gave me a plant, i treat that plant with lots of TLC. in the back of mind, my thoughts were: i was taking care of that friend and the plant they gave. losing those plant was almost like losing a limb off my body. i did not allow the lost to defeat me. instead i wrote a letter of warning to other member of the forum. unbeknown to me, one member copy my warning to yet another garden forum --> GW. one morning, my server was inundated with offers of plant. eventually, plants started flowing in.

GW is where i met John [Pandancanda], Judy {Juja] and many others who has helped enormously to send me cutting, seeds and plant to add to my yet growing friendship garden. Judy introduce me to Dave's Garden.

although not aware of how DG operates, i sort of blended in and add my 2 cents in on occassions. with the little contribution based on personal knowledge, bookmarks i have gathered thru the years, i did managed to acquire some friend from DG forum through private email.

today, i was assigned to mail our customer's order to the post office, as other members of the house had other things to do. when i check our incoming mailbox, i was shocked to find there were two boxes address to my name [i was not expecting any mail for me]. having a curious mind, and while waiting for my ride home, i opened the boxes.

as i was opening the boxes, tears began to roll down my check unknowingly. I AM DEEPLY TOUCHED! never in my wildest imagination that i would get the surprise of my life... from people whom i believe never even knew of my existence. i am lost for words!

please understand that most of my life i have been a provider and a giver... never a recipient. this experience i had today is all new to me. although i have reach a ripe age of maturity, i have never been endowed with surprise. as i am typing this letter, i can not see the screen in front of me, as tears of joy blurs my eyesight... trusting my fingers to do the job of trying to express my deeply touched feelings. the tears i have are tear of joy, tears of gratitude to those that makes a difference in my life,
inspite of my misfortune.

i am Truly lost for words... all i can say is Thank You!!! thank you for giving me the opportunity to feel the feelings of those whose lives i've touched in the past.

Thank You Bon! Thank You Lil_Pipsqueak! Thank You to Everyone who have accepted me for who i am as i am ...ma vie

That is so nice ma vierose! DG is just the greatest place to be!!!! I have been here for almost a year and the people here always surprise me with their caring and genorisity.
(i know i spelled that wrong)
I have recieved so many wonderful plant's and seed this past year that it makes my head spin! I started marking my plant's with the DG members name on them and as I walk around my yard I am reminded what wondurful friends I have here at dave's garden!!!!!! Enjoy them all and start digging because I know you will be getting more!!!!!
sue

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(((((((Ma Vie Rose`)))))))


"eyes"

She's full of Kindness
From Head to Toes.
(I just described
Ma Vie Rose!)

Thanks for sharing your words and feelings.

Oh Ma Vie Rose.Thats so wonderful. I enjoy your post so much I am glad you are here in the garden with us.
(((((Ma Vie Rose)))))

Ma Vie, I'm so happy for you. You deserve more surprises. You know they say things come in threes, so I hope you have an extra spot somewhere. People reading your story will want in on the fun of surprising you. Enjoy it, my elegant and gracious little friend. ((((((Ma Vie Rosé))))))

Dear Ma Vie Rose, that is so sweet of you to remember our meeting so many months ago on GW! I am really touched. I do not remember what I sent you, but I sure did enjoy the Bells of Ireland you sent me! That was a lovely surprise, and you are a lovely woman. I wish you all the best, always. Your friend, John / Pardancanda

Hey MVR,I understand too' The plants have a tough enough time growing unlike us they can't just get up and move around to get more comfortable' They have to stay put and handle whatever life dishes out to them. I haven't ever experienced a thief(plant)but know many aren't taught to respect other peoples things,sad too' You are a joy here at the garden and love reading your posts,plus the hyperlinks,have learned much from them too. Always learning'I didn't go to college,well,once for typing competition,that's it. Nothin' came easy for me either but so many folks helped me get jobs and survive. This darn anthrax has me unable to trade anything now. Wish to send you something too but not yet' Hope soon we'll be back to normal with our mail. Sure glad you came here and hope you can stay a long time'(((((MVR))))) Sis'

Ma Vie,

You deserve goodness and love. You are a special lady and I know that you have touched many lives here at Dave's Garden, mine included.

Enjoy your surprises and know that we all wish you the best.

What a wonderful gift! Your post warmed my heart!

True yes she is !

Thank You ALL for ur kind understanding.

Sue, u got that right, my head is spinning, not only for all the excitement and warmth i get from all of U! but mostly i guess due to the stress of the NY catastrope. i was ill for a while. i took care of that when i saw the doctor yesterday. hey Sue, i do not have to do any diggings, the moles take care of that for me... hehehehehehehehe!

Eyes... thanks for the Hugs... i needed that!

Horseshoe... u are so sweet! can u see i am blushing? ;).

Mystic... as long as i am in good shape, u better believe i will always add my 2 cents in. sharing information is always a good thing, hoping to alleviate somebody else's dilemma.

Thank U Aimee, are u into numerology? how did u guess my lucky number was 3??? LOL! so my grandma says...'good things comes in little packages.' hahahahaha!

hi John... accdg to my Chinese horoscope, Monkeys never forget. LOL!!! am glad to share in my own little way. the candy lily i have is just beginning to form a bud, but has not yet opened. the outside of the bud has yellow tint along the bud. has ur opened yet? what color were they? the black berries i sent u, i finally discovered what it is... here's the link http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Iridaceae/Dietes_vegeta.html i still have some seeds & seedlings if anyone is interested.

Sis... what hurts behind the lost of the plant is... i've always have seedling or duplicate of plants i grow around here. whenever passerby knock on my door, i always hand them a plant or two, which is why i could not justify to myself why anyone could be so cruel & mean. don't u worry about anything... all these things will come to pass.

Smiln32... each & everyone of us, in one form or the other has touched everyone's life. Each & Everyone in DG Forum are so understanding and kind. the other night as i lie awake in bed... i wondered if the whole world are filled with people whose been resident to DG's Forum, there won't be no hatered, nor war. just a thought!

Thank U Zanymuse & Redrose ...
ALL human being are endowed with special gifts.
it's embedded somewhere within us...
just a matter of time, to uncover that hidden gift.
somehow, DG's Forum has a way of unearthing those hidden talents & gifts from each and everyone of us.

Thanks Everyone!!! {{{{{HUGS}}}}} ma vie

Mystic,

Thank You... hmmmm wahhhhhh!!! the package was waiting for me this afternoon at the post office. u guys sure have a way of touching my heart. least u know it, my tear ducts keep shedding tears of joy. THANKS!!! ma vie

maVie rose
We just got this computer back from the dr. so I haven't seen any, anything.. Your welcome from me.. and theres more where that came from if you would like.. In the spring goodness knows what will be coming up, and there is nothing like sharing and seeing, (or feeling) a smile. the garden is good medicine for me, and the past a good dose of that medicine was needed.. Stay healthy and happiness is right around the corner. I promise.. Bon

Thanks Bon! inspite of how life has been... i Never lost hope, faith and Trust in GOD. Gardening has help me keep my sanity in all the trials i have to endure.

btw... the unknown ivy is called Ivy Sprengerii, i use to call them asparagus fern. hoya is also known as Wax Plant, Wax Flower,Porcelain Flower- scientific Name: Hoya carnosa Synonym: Asclepias carnosa, family: Asclepiadaceae. both previous mentioned plants doing Great!! however, i lost the swedish ivy :(( - its probably too cold for them, i have them inside the house all along.

thanks again Bon ;o)! ma vie

Thank U Lil_pipsqueak! i maybe late showing my gratitude for all the wonderful things u sent my way... but, as they say "Better late than Never!!!". Thanks :)!!! ma vie

Thank U Vic :))! i could hardly wait for Spring. am very sure my garden will be colorful and bright next growing season. the sun does not only bring warmth around the garden, it helps my garden flourish. flowers produced does not only bighten my day, it makes everything around more colorful and filled with joy. Thank You!!! ma vie

You are so welcome :-) I keep you in my prayers....vic

Thank U Gardengal!!! love ur selections, u must have read my mind :)[i've always longed to have those seeds.] ohhh i could see the garden shaping up next summer. could hardly wait. can u tell am so happy & excited? with ALL the seeds and plants i've received, the garden i will grow next year will be far brighter than sun - so bright & colorful! thanks!!! ma vie

:) You're more than welcome! God bless.

Pam

Hi Old Girl,
Please permit to be so called this time.just want to let ya have a good laugh--laughing off all your past misfortunes.
I have no $$,but have SSS.will send ya seeds and smile.
When spring comes ya will be all surrounded with lovely flowers.
Do remember :If God save ya,no one can let ya lying down!

hello Son #2... hehehehehe. i maybe old, but extremely young at heart and spirit ;o)!!! life may have been unfair, but there is more humor to life than bitterness. there is always sunshine after the rain. i may have fallen a few times, but still have lots of stamina to pick up the pieces of my life. for sure gardening has a great effect on me. not only did it make my surrounding colorful and bright, it gives life & joy to my very life. plus it kept me preoccupied to be bothered with problems. moi??? down??? no wayyyyyy, there is more to life than accepting defeat. this old Lady will always be on top of the world, regardless of trials that come my way. i made it once, i will make it again!!! life is too beautiful to waste... sansejin[Tricolor Viola] :)

Hi MaVie, I will send you the seeds in next new spring and you have very good heart and help others and always enjoy all the messages what you had. SMILE and stay the way who you are always! RedRose @->->->--

MavieRose:heheh that's why i called you Old Girl.might old in appearance,but heart like a girl's.as a matter of fact,life is full of sunshine.in order to survive, we must
struggle against all kinds of misfortunes.i am sure that V belongs to you in the end.i like to be called Son,but the number makes me a little uneasy--seems only a prisoner in a jail has the number name(i know this from the films).could you give me a good one?or simply call me Jianhua or xiao jian or xiao hua(xiao in chinese means little).**Smile**
Redrose:How are you feeling now?hope you have gotten rid of the cold.soon as you get the letters,let me know.you know, there are quite a few chinese flower stamps waiting to send you.lovely ones, i promise-including a set of roses.





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Thank you,Jianhua and sure will let you know when got mail from you and still waiting . Thanks again~