4/22/12 In our lives we have family members, friends, neighbors, even service industry folks who make a difference. That’s what I saw as I looked through my photos from this week. These plants reminded me of such people. I am thankful for each in my life.
 |
|
Bloom from
my “heritage” snowball bush---originally from my grandmother, Mama’s, childhood home in Hampton Station KY.
She took a cutting with her when she married Robert Davenport (my Dang-Dang)
and moved to Clarksville, TN. Mama was my spiritual mentor.
|
 |
|
A Magnolia
tree given by Nancy R., a former Longreen neighbor, in memory of that same
grandmother. A real essence of sweetness comes from her memory tree, just as
pure sweetness emanated from the very core of her being
|
 |
|
A snapshot
from my Wednesday “walkabout” with long time friend and walking encourager,
Ellen. We walked in my “hood” this week.
|
 |
|
Honeysuckle
where I park for my “local” library---there the librarians bless my heart with
their recommendations of “good reads” and big smiles. The distinct smell of the
honeysuckle had childhood love of libraries and other memories flooding my mind.
|
 |
|
Dear friend
Ann’s, son Brad, (in sunglasses) has always been a generous supporter of the
university. I know how pleased she is with his continued generosity in
Memphis-- from education, health, and church to the arts.
|
 |
|
A single dogwood
bloom on the tree outside the track area beside hubby’s office at the
university—a man who puts up with me. Enough said.
|
.
