Soul Spaces Family and Garden Goodness

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azaleas in bloom
squirrels practice acrobats
butterflies dancing
nature’s bounty on display
nourishing body and soul
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My mom and I thrive in the garden with flowers, bushes, plants, and birds to warm our hearts. I was happy to spruce up her yard as my way of bringing some joy to her life. We spent many hours sitting and enjoying her yard and gardens, in between garden chores for me. 🙂 Mom spent many years designing, planting, and caring for her gardens to get them to this point. She laid good foundations, and now I’m simply helping keep them tended. I’m grateful to have inherited the love of nature, and the gift for designing and caring for gardens from my mom. Mom is in pain almost all the time so it was nice to see her at peace for a few moments as she looked out over her yard. I hope she is able to spend the rest of her life in her home, enjoying her garden goodness. I love you mom. Thanks for all you’ve given, and been, to your family and friends.
May you make time for who and what nurtures your soul this week.
Peace out, Brad
So beautiful, Brad. I’m happy you and your mom were able to spend this time together. ❤
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Thanks Julie. Me too! It’s hard to be across the country as mom ages and struggles.
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Just lovely. Glad you enjoyed.
What a beautiful garden that is.
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Thanks Bojana. I love keeping the garden goodness going. 🙂
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My flowers say hi.
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LOL. Not shy lilies I presume! 🙂
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sweet!💖
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Thanks Monica!
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What a wonderful relaxing space your Mom has created with your help dear Brad.. Such a delightful place to be at one with nature.. So loved the photos and loved the design and colours.. ❤ Keep Enjoying Nature both of you 🙂
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Thank you Sue. Mom did the hard work years ago, and I’ve been helping maintain it the last few years. I know the yard brings her much joy.
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I can tell, she looks very contented upon her seat 🙂
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Yes she was. ❤
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I love this post Brad, both the beautiful photos and your praise to your mom, the garden and
the love that binds you. It will be healing for your mom to be out in this peaceful part of nature
and you have helped to create it.
By the way, your mom looks so lovely and the outfit is just so warm and soft in colours.
Miriam
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Thank you Miriam. It was nice to see mom outside and relaxed.
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This post feels so settled and nurturing to me. It’s like the yard got a fresh “hair cut” and everything feels just right 🙂. Love to you and your mom.
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That’s a lovely perspective Ka! The yard did look and feel good. 🙂
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beautifully designed garden and what a blessing to have you help her……….bless you!
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Thanks Wendi. I get as much joy from helping as my mom does.
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Bless you!
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such a beautiful poem and energy i feel from your mom, her garden, and the time you two spent together. i’m so happy you shared this special time together. your mom looks like a blossom herself in her beautiful pink attire. it’s like everything received a refresh, including you and your mom. how wonderful that nature and cultivating her gardens is a beautiful thread to the tapestry of your connection. i’m so sorry to hear that your mom is experiencing so much pain and can understand how it would be wonderful for her to stay there in the home she loves, with the land she’s help nurture, and receiving and giving to nature in ways that mututally peace-ify ❤ love to you both!
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What a beautiful comment and perspective Tania. I love your vision of building our connection through tending the gardens, and yes, they’re a big part of her joy and desire to stay in her house. I hope mom can stay there as long as she wants. Thanks for your loving support and reflections. ❤
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Beautiful garden and words just as beautiful, Brad.
Enjoy it all.
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Thanks Drew. I had fun planting love.
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Planting love….a beautiful way to put it.
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I have my moments. 🙂
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LOL
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So nice to see a beautiful poem on nature, Brad and your mom sitting quietly and enjoying herself in the peace and quietness of your garden. So nice to see you helping her and planting love and happiness everywhere. Thanks for this wonderful post.
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Thanks Kamal. I feel good to be of loving service to mom.
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Yes absolutely Brad and u must and your mother will love it so much u giving her so much love and caring for her. That is what a mother wants. Welcome dear
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I am so happy you had that type of time in that setting with your mom!! Beautiful garden….thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Kirt. It was a great visit and weather to enjoy being outside in mom’s yard and gardens.
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What a beautiful garden and how lovely to see your Mum sitting enjoying it, with your loving help, Brad. Hugs Xx
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Thanks Jane. I was happy to see her relaxed and peaceful.
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How lucky you both are for your bond. Gardens are such a great place to share that time. Your mum is beautiful. I love the final message you left us with.
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Thank you Donna. It was a wonderful visit and time connecting with my mom.
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I’m new to this and LOVE your soul spaces. Just looking brings much needed peace.
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Thanks and welcome Irene. I’m glad that my words and blog could bring some peace. Blessings, Brad
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It is great to read about a love that a family shares.
Thanks for posting, Brad.
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You’re welcome Gabriel. I’m glad our story touched you. blessings, Brad
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