What a glorious day, it really is almost like summer. I just could not believe the heat in the sun.
Mike and I took another ride in the car this morning. The air was so fresh, the birds were singing, the trees are bursting into bud and new life is springing up everywhere.
We passed a nursery and I saw the most gorgeous array of Primulas outside. I asked Mike if we could get some for the front garden so that I could see them in the mornings when I pull back the curtains. I have such a wonderful man that, of course, he agreed. When we came home I sat on the front step and planted them into tubs. To see such wonderful splashes of bright colour for the first time in months was wonderful and I said a silent pray to our Lord for all his wonderful blessings to us.
The outcome was that I decided I wanted some around the pond in the back garden. Him indoors kindly went back and got another four trays. So today we have planted up 75 of them and the perfume is gorgeous! I have not taken any photos yet because I want them to get established first. I must admit that I had been so happy and positive this morning but during planting, dark thoughts came into my head and I shed some tears. I suppose it is only to be expected that my emotions are on a roller coaster at the moment. It is only five days since I got the news and only two days before I go back for the full laboratory results.
The sun was so warm that my face and arms are glowing now but I think it did me good to get out into the fresh air for so long and now, even if the weather goes gloomy again, our new blooms will shine out like beacons.
I did have the camera with me when we went out this morning, nothing stunning, just a couple of views I thought you might like to see. Here is the first picture, the lane where the plant nursery is located
This second one is of a house that stands in the middle of nowhere. You can see me taking the photo in the car wing mirror
The last two are shots of the village where we live, one taken from a distance and the other from closer to.
You cannot see our home in either of them, we are in the middle of all the properties. I am sorry that this one is a little out of focus, do not worry it is not your eyes!
So, it has been a fairly productive day, going out, planting up the front garden, giving the lounge a thorough cleaning, having lunch and then out again into the lovely sunshine to plant up the back garden. It is the sort of day when normally I would have been on top of the world and for some of the time it was like that, but then the old gremlins started whispering for a while and tears fell. I have picked myself up again and I am happy with what we have achieved today. I can only take one day at a time. I do have a few aches and pains as it is a long time since I was able to get into the garden last - early September it must have been.
Anyway, him indoors is still doing a few jobs outside for me so I think he deserves a cup of tea. I will love you and leave you for the time being.
Please do not think I am neglecting you. I am still getting NO alerts of any kind.
Have a good week everyone.
41 comments:
Just wanted to say GMorning! Lovely entry & pics. :)
Hugs, Sugar
Dear Jeannette what a lovely entry I am pleased you went out ,on such a lovely morning just as though it was arranged that way especially for you ,your pictures are lovely ,The little lane is delightful ,and yes I see you taking the pictures (I have some like that lol ) I hope your new plants soon get established then we can see the fruits of your labours ...love Jan xx
I love your pictures. Glad you enjoyed the outdoors.
Pam
The pictures are great! It's really pretty over there! I mean, in your populated areas. LOL In the states, the prettiest places are the once we haven't scarred yet. But it seems that across the pond you guys have figured out how to live in the landscape by flowing WITH it instead of destroying it first. YAY for you guys!
I'm so glad to see that you're writing again. When you first wrote about your diagnosis you sounded like you wouldn't be writing for awhile. Writing is good therapy. Keep it up. Besides... we all love hearing from you.
Sounds like you are having a perfect day Jeannette ~ the flowers will look lovely on the gloomiest of days ~ will be thinking about you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers ~ Ally x
what great pictures, thanks for taking us on the ride with ya, take care, and have a great day. MISSY http://journals.aol.com/kidzmakeucrazy/aint-that-nice/entries/2007/03/12/monday-morning-and-moon-sand/824
((((((((((Jeanette)))))))))))) thank you for the lovely pictures. I can hardly wait to see the flower pix! I am praying for you.
loving you
karyl
Great pictures Jeannette. Thanks for letting me know about your trip (or stop at) to the nursery. I need to do that, too. I have some primroses in hanging baskets by my front steps but need something in the planters that don't have tulips and daffodils in them. Linda in Washington
(((((((((((((((((((((HUGATOYOU))))))))))))))))))))BEATIFUL,thanks for sharing them with me.have a wonderful day.
Hi Jeannette, I'm so glad that you keep on being positive. This is the best answer to your troubles. Everything is going to be alright, you'll see. Keep on smiling!
All the best
Ciao
Antonella
One day at a time is all any of us have, Jeannette; it's just most of us don't realize it. I am so thrilled you got out again! Enjoyed the photos so! Can't believe you live somewhere where you can actually see a town from a distance. Impossible here. Too many trees. Don't recognize that flower name, so I'll be interested in seeing the blossoms to know if I know them. Praying for you as you await your results. - BArbara
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS! XOX BARBARA
Summer? Not up here lol
Anyway, good to see you're still keeping active and out & about. Carpe diem - day by day.
Your emotions at the moment are to be expected.........one minute full of optimism and then the negative thoughts start to invade your peace of mind. When these happen try to change the thought pattern going on in your mind and focus on something different until your gremlins scurry away. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I know the outcome will be good. By the way, your photos are beautiful and you are are blessed to live in such a lovely area. Take care. Eileenx
Mys sister and my friend at school both had breast cancer, apart from the expected discomfort following surgery and the usual worries when going for regular check-ups afterwards, it turned out to be no more than a hump in the road of life. Both have been given the all clear. Be confident, you have nothing to lose.
Linda x.
How beautiful to see all the green and things blooming. I'm glad you got out and enjoyed the sun. I am so longing for it. It will be another month before it is anyway near that warm here. But it will come. You are so right to take it one day at a time. Today is a wonderful one and You are so blessed by the weather and him in doors for getting those flowers for you...yes, he does deserve a cup of tea! Love and prayers 'On Ya' - ma
Its so nice to see it greening up and wonderful that you had flowers to plant too... I hope our snow goes this week. I will be enjoying spring soon I hope. Hope the aches are not too bad but they were worth it because now you have the beauty around you... take care, Sandra
Lovely photos Jeannette. .doesnt everywhere look nice when there is a bit of sun? The flowers sound so lovely. . .you are never nearer to God than in a garden.Its natural that you cried ,theres so much to think about and you dont want to be thinking about all this.Thinking of you both.
Beauty can be as healing as anything friend. Tammy
Hi Jeannette ,lovely to see your entry and to know you have been out in the car to the nursery to buy some plants ,they will give a beautiful display of colour at the front and back .How lovely of Mike to go back for more .I loved the graphic picture take care ......Love Jeanxx
That sounds like you have had a good day for the most part. Will have to get out in the garden too just waiting for the days to warm up a wee bit as its still cold up here in the frozen north.. Love Joan. http://journals.aol.co.uk/jaymact1/JoansMusings/
What a brilliant day you had! You have every reason to be on that roller coaster. Giving yourself reasons to smile (planting beautiful, wonderful smelling flowers) is a treat you will enjoy many times over! Jae
Beautiful pictures Jeanett. Its been nice here too, Idris and I ventured out and about and we too landed up in the garden center looking at all the plants, didn't get any though thought it a bit too soon , now I wish I had. So glad you are feeling positive keep it up girl, my prayers are with you. Bye for now Kathie.
OH MY MY MY you guys have some relaly green stuff coming up hhere it is all brownish but I have noticed a few bud s oh my its pretty and I want to plant flowers so bad but none in the stores yet its been too cold
Wonderfully pictures hon!! They most certainly make me impatient for spring and planting in my own garden. I know there are moments when you will be afraid and prone to tears.....please just know that you are in my prayers on the smoke and will continue to be. Your doing an amazing job keeping your head up. (Hugs) Indigo
They are lovely photos :-) Thanks for sharing them with us and I'm glad your making the most of the weather xx
Jenny
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Hi Jeannette, just wanted to say how good it is to get an entry from you. Yes the weather has certainly been beautiful today, too bad I had to go to work! I don't work on Thursdays and Fridays so am hoping it stays with us for a few days. The garden can be such a comfort to us in times of stress, I've often thought that. I'll be looking forward to seeing pictures of the primulas and also some photos of your garden in the summer, I loved seeing them last year, cheered me up no end, also made me slightly jealous!!
Good too to hear that you are staying so positive, of course you'll be having a little cry now and again, it's to be expected. I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday if that's when you get your results, praying for you too. Love, Pat
Dear Jeanette, I am glad you have got out and about today and the primulas sound wonderful, I look forward to seeing the photos. I am glad your wonderful man is spoiling you. Hugs. Terry x
i can't wait to see the pictures of the flowers:) hang in there ok?
Deb
Oh no whats happened whilst Ive been away!! Look after yourself Jeannette!! Hey Im not getting many alerts either also dont think people are getting my journal alerts. Love Laine xxx
love the pictures. It did sound like a very productive day.
Jeannette,
It made me happy to read this entry and hear you feeling so happy. Don't let Satan steal your joy. That is all you can do is live each day to the fullest and enjoy every single minute of it, stopping to count your blessings along the way. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend. Hang in there. You know where I am if you need me.
God Bless,
Susan
Your pictures are so beautiful. That lane is so mysterious I wish I could walk down it and the beautiful green field made my eyes water just a little. You are a very brave woman and I'm so happy to have found your inspiring journal.
The pictures are nice, I can't wait until spring comes here too! Linda
Makes me homesick!
hugs
Lyn
the sunshine does make you feel better, i always have a good day when its sunny.Hope it stays nice and sunny for you.Beckie.xx
Looking forward to the pics of the new plants, Jeannette, I agree they are so uplifting. Weather really lovely here for March!
Best Wishes
Freda
Lovely shots Jeannette! Be well-your in my prayers-of course-I'm a little over whelmed with all these illness's here in J-land AND here at home! Good God-is there ever an end to it all? I'm depressed-Diane~
I'm amazed at the greenery and flowers in your area right now. Take the sweet moments as you can. I'm sure the emotions will run rampant off and on. Mike is wonderful...75 plants....I hope you look out that window to sunshine and beauty tomorrow. Love Chris
beautiful place jeanette lovely photos I am bachk having moved to Southport. Love Conniex
I love the pictures. So glad that you got to spend some time in the garden.
sorry i am behind on the alerts
take care
emily
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