tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post8083433452777435770..comments2024-02-26T00:16:00.996+00:00Comments on Ramblings from an English Garden: Life and Innocence in Death and This Week's GardenBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-78102975464907644292011-07-14T03:55:26.779+01:002011-07-14T03:55:26.779+01:00What a wonderful tribute adn beautiful photos to b...What a wonderful tribute adn beautiful photos to boot. I hope when I die, if of old age or so, that someone so kind remembers me as such too. :)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-78492202415903182062011-07-06T15:30:55.886+01:002011-07-06T15:30:55.886+01:00What a dear friend you and your hubby have had - s...What a dear friend you and your hubby have had - so many memories you will treasure always. I'm sorry for your loss but thankful that your dear friend is not suffering but with the Lord he loved.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-91225027336800161812011-06-29T13:36:49.150+01:002011-06-29T13:36:49.150+01:00Alan must have been a very special person indeed. ...Alan must have been a very special person indeed. Just reading what you've written makes me feel very humbled.<br />I'm sure he's wearing his well-earned crown.Cousin Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-47891174617545728412011-06-25T04:48:29.057+01:002011-06-25T04:48:29.057+01:00I feel so deeply for the hard and difficult passin...I feel so deeply for the hard and difficult passing of your friend and good man, Alan. May his suffering in this life send him more speedily to his ultimate reward in Our Lord's embrace.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-23646567843233893222011-06-24T14:37:46.265+01:002011-06-24T14:37:46.265+01:00I am so sorry to hear of your dear friend Alan. W...I am so sorry to hear of your dear friend Alan. What a lovely post and tribute to him. Your roses are beautiful, what a garden you have. I wish I could remember it because I got a sympathy card once that said something about the roses now growing on the other side of the wall. or blooming elsewhere.<br />(We have a grandson named Oliver too.)Midwest to Midlandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251533810918077310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-84539112486600696612011-06-24T06:45:26.938+01:002011-06-24T06:45:26.938+01:00Sweet words from a sweet boy -- thank you for shar...Sweet words from a sweet boy -- thank you for sharing that, Barbara. And for the beauty in your garden. Truly, it is a little glimpse of heaven. I wonder what fills Alan's eyes now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-19485313414308327192011-06-24T05:29:04.329+01:002011-06-24T05:29:04.329+01:00Hi Barbara,
Alan is such a shining testimony for ...Hi Barbara,<br /><br />Alan is such a shining testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a comfort to know that He is with our Lord, resting in Him eternally and enjoying His joy and fellowship without hindrance. May the memory of this dear friend be an encouragement to you and all who know him. <br /><br />Your garden and the flowers are so lovely! The beauties of God's creations always remind me of what a Great God we serve and that He watches over us daily.<br /><br />Thanks for your visit and comment. Take care and have a blessed weekend!<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />NancieNanciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098102116087099990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-30004935758550362352011-06-23T17:38:14.094+01:002011-06-23T17:38:14.094+01:00What a lovely post!What a lovely post!Margaret Mary Rowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468989976417886843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-69938310138875278632011-06-22T21:49:23.635+01:002011-06-22T21:49:23.635+01:00So sorry to hear of your friend's struggles. H...So sorry to hear of your friend's struggles. He left a wonderful testimony, though. The roses are absolutely gorgeous!Lori Zehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487050268259026104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-74419792728669653582011-06-22T20:41:57.401+01:002011-06-22T20:41:57.401+01:00Sweet comfort be yours and all of your friend'...Sweet comfort be yours and all of your friend's family and friends. Your tribute is compelling and dear. He sounds like an amazing man and the joy of it is that he <i>still is</i>. Oliver's questions made me cry, too. What a perceptive little guy he is and what a wonderful opportunity for you to share a great faith and hope with him.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-66404936568245687752011-06-22T06:02:39.744+01:002011-06-22T06:02:39.744+01:00My heart goes out to you and Alan; I know you will...My heart goes out to you and Alan; I know you will miss your friend Alan a lot while at the same time rejoicing he is with the Lord now. The beautiful flowers in your garden make a lovely tribute to the sweetness of his life of faith...full of the fragrance of the Lord.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-7016006943590651662011-06-22T00:06:06.357+01:002011-06-22T00:06:06.357+01:00What a blessing to have such a dear friend. May he...What a blessing to have such a dear friend. May he rest in peace.<br /><br />Your garden is just beautiful ~Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756156718937827072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-13725100444207816122011-06-21T17:29:56.362+01:002011-06-21T17:29:56.362+01:00What a powerful testimony of hope. I'm sorry f...What a powerful testimony of hope. I'm sorry for your loss, but know that you are at peace because of God's presence.<br />Your roses are stunning.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-76375009960396525972011-06-21T14:06:50.079+01:002011-06-21T14:06:50.079+01:00What a blessing to have had such a long standing f...What a blessing to have had such a long standing friend and what wonderful memories you have too. We hold those memories close to our hearts and it seems they are always with us. Even though you've lost your good friend to death, he will always be in your hearts. The words of your grandson are so very precious. My sympathies to you all.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-37080277088883726182011-06-21T13:43:20.052+01:002011-06-21T13:43:20.052+01:00Out of the mouths of babes....such simple question...Out of the mouths of babes....such simple questions that we might ask. Cancer can destroy the body but not the soul.Your rose garden is the place to be when you are feeling sad.I have this little poem in my garden..<br /><br />THE KISS OF THE SUN FOR PARDON..<br />THE SONG OF THE BIRDS FOR MIRTH.. FOR ONE IS NEARER GOD'S HEART IN THE GARDEN..<br />THAN ANYWHERE ELSE ON EARTH.<br /><br />BALISHABalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-45877045889220311902011-06-21T11:33:59.760+01:002011-06-21T11:33:59.760+01:00Hello Barbara
What a lovely tribute and yes the q...Hello Barbara<br /><br />What a lovely tribute and yes the questions your grandson asked you also touched me.<br /><br />The pictures of your garden are lovely.<br /><br />Have a nice day!<br /><br />**What is the purple flower called?<br /><br />Best<br />Tracy :)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-71565915828872019062011-06-21T02:44:14.239+01:002011-06-21T02:44:14.239+01:00Beautiful flowers, and a heartwarming story; but ...Beautiful flowers, and a heartwarming story; but knowing Alan had a glimpse of Heaven, speaks volumes. What a wonderful thing for anyone to see what is waiting for them.<br />Blessings Barbara, I love your posts.<br />TrishaTrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506845654679196168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-58880747776993241692011-06-21T01:03:06.234+01:002011-06-21T01:03:06.234+01:00Yes, I found these questions your Grandson asked t...Yes, I found these questions your Grandson asked to be ones we all need to ask. LIFE TRULY IS BUT A VAPOR.<br />Eternity will be eternity. Good thoughts and a lovely garden!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-27240370604781335432011-06-21T00:26:16.107+01:002011-06-21T00:26:16.107+01:00Lovely tribute to your friend and beautiful flower...Lovely tribute to your friend and beautiful flowers,so sad to lose a close freind like that.talesfromagardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853695502377101314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-21114840003250127452011-06-20T23:22:22.725+01:002011-06-20T23:22:22.725+01:00I am so sorry to hear of Alan's passing, but I...I am so sorry to hear of Alan's passing, but I know that where he is now there is no more pain and suffering for him.<br /><br />Your garden is definitely heavenly!!! I can see why you would want to spend your waking moments there. Stunning.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-68213493255201805912011-06-20T22:43:43.316+01:002011-06-20T22:43:43.316+01:00Lovely tribute to your friend. CheriLovely tribute to your friend. CheriCherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163392916061792494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-89751745526074288232011-06-20T22:38:18.935+01:002011-06-20T22:38:18.935+01:00So sorry to hear about your friend, Alan, passing....So sorry to hear about your friend, Alan, passing. I know you have been praying for him as you were standing and praying with us for our Suzette. Interesting (?) that he died on the 19th of June and Suzette on the 19th of May and both from lung cancer. We deal with our pain on a daily basis.<br /><br />Yes, out of the mouths and hearts of the little ones!!!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-62181608954192521832011-06-20T22:14:58.862+01:002011-06-20T22:14:58.862+01:00What a dear little boy asking such profound questi...What a dear little boy asking such profound questions. Your garden is lovely and is a close glimpse of heaven but won't it be awesome to really see Heaven and know all it's mysteries?Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-227935943031831982011-06-20T22:06:46.035+01:002011-06-20T22:06:46.035+01:00Absolutely gorgeous flowers, Barbara! Beautiful t...Absolutely gorgeous flowers, Barbara! Beautiful to see.<br /><br />My heart goes out to you with the passing of your very dear friend. What a great witness he must have been.<br /><br />Though you will miss him, you have been blessed by having him being your close friend. May God comfort all that are grieving him. Heaven will be wonderful for when you see him next.<br /><br />God bless,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.com