tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post6095203711550053562..comments2024-03-26T02:10:41.394-07:00Comments on Ash Tree Cottage: Starting Over ~ Yet AgainSusan Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-45668343912727847722015-05-24T14:15:48.873-07:002015-05-24T14:15:48.873-07:00My Mom just passed Year ago March.. I was told yes...My Mom just passed Year ago March.. I was told yesterday maybe I should just sell her home and move somewhere else. It needs lots of work.. But I can't Mama didn't want her family house sold..plus I have panic disorder so I couldn't do that I know here and it would be to difficult to go.. I have now Three mini African Violets.. the first I bought several years ago and is doing fantastic.. I bought the second and It didn't grown or bloom again. so I moved it over the other window with the other to see if it will change.. Lite is a big factor for them. I recently bought a new one and put it in the Living Room on the T.V. to see so far so good it has new blooms coming up.. Happy Sunday with love Janice p.s. I feel like I'm starting over just with Mama's house much lovejanice15https://www.blogger.com/profile/12627069805196697224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-28500466487109198442015-05-20T08:15:46.936-07:002015-05-20T08:15:46.936-07:00I love your metaphorical story and its application...I love your metaphorical story and its application to your life. I've started over many times, and it's challenging. Making friends, loosing friends, and loosing loved ones is not easy. The violet you nursed looks amazing. xoxo SuButterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-71230254697379668452015-05-20T05:24:40.353-07:002015-05-20T05:24:40.353-07:00Oh, Susan I love how you tied the stories of your ...Oh, Susan I love how you tied the stories of your African violets to your own life story. So fitting. Thank God for new beginnings, yes? I've had many beginnings and endings, and I imagine I will have many more, Lord willing. <br /><br />Here's to your fresh start! May it bring great happiness to you!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391750532176282121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-72115725360783459312015-05-20T03:29:14.371-07:002015-05-20T03:29:14.371-07:00I know exactly what you mean, and you described it...I know exactly what you mean, and you described it perfectly.<br /><br />In the midst of the ups and downs of life and life not looking like I thought it would,all I know to do is the next right thing.<br /><br />I have memories of my grandmother, who in the South Texas heat would work in her garden or 'tend' whatever needed tending.<br /><br />I always thought she was just working hard- but now as an adult woman, I wonder if she was grieving?<br /><br />This post is an inspiration to all of us .Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-1861350980720150452015-05-19T20:41:41.575-07:002015-05-19T20:41:41.575-07:00I am reminded of the old saying "she's li...I am reminded of the old saying "she's like a shrinking violet". ( I think that is the correct version?!?!.) Sometimes we just want to shrink from our own skin and disappear. But God and life won't let us. You have so much life to live. Give yourself permission now, after all the turmoil of the past, to start living your life to the fullest. Life is short. Spend the rest of it for YOU. I wish you HAPPINESS.Jenny S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03215140632305122541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-3611006874719973842015-05-19T18:18:12.240-07:002015-05-19T18:18:12.240-07:00As Sarah says, this is a beautiful metaphor. It ta...As Sarah says, this is a beautiful metaphor. It takes care and tenderness to keep an African Violet blooming year after year, and sometimes it takes harsh measures. Life's like that too. We don't always find ourselves in the most comfortable place and sometimes we have to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves just a little something extra......and then there are times when we have to give ourselves a talking-to or even experience an upheaval in order to thrive. You thrive!!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-26053786304248014332015-05-19T16:50:19.810-07:002015-05-19T16:50:19.810-07:00Susan, this is a beautiful metaphor. Change and c...Susan, this is a beautiful metaphor. Change and challenges make us stronger, no question. You will flourish just like your little plant. Take care!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-32028744801506492852015-05-19T14:24:11.604-07:002015-05-19T14:24:11.604-07:00Oh, Susan. This post makes me feel like crying. ...Oh, Susan. This post makes me feel like crying. I, too, have started over in my life several times- uprooting life as I knew it. My mother had Alzheimer's and lived with me for several years before she died, my father died from Parkinson's when I was only 21...I married, moved, divorced, moved and moved and moved. I do think it makes us stronger but it is sometimes hard to be strong ALL of the time. Your little African violet has a tough little spirit- I think it takes after its owner! God bless you- xo Diana<br /><br />ps. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog- I don't have a direct email for you listed but I appreciate your comments...and as to my hair? Well...it is what it is---and won't take color any more at all. lol I think I am starting to look like my grandmother-NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-723363477357877182015-05-19T14:08:37.947-07:002015-05-19T14:08:37.947-07:00Aw...how sweet, Susan. Your violet is very pretty ...Aw...how sweet, Susan. Your violet is very pretty and like everyone else is saying, a beautiful metaphor to life. My Daddy passed away in 1998 and I kept two ordinary little ivies that were given at his funeral and brought them home. They survived until last year when we decided to move to upstate. The plants were getting leggy so I let them die, I know sounds mean. Then a couple of months ago I bought another little ivy in memory of both my parents and now I'll start over. I can remember using African violets in Vacation Bible School when I was little. <br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-40030731617490521882015-05-19T13:05:04.796-07:002015-05-19T13:05:04.796-07:00I think we all go thru down-times...but thankfully...I think we all go thru down-times...but thankfully, most of us straighten up and fly right. :)<br />Your beautiful violet reminded me of how much my mom loved these and they grew for her and bloomed ....when she would give me one, we both started counting the days until it died...bwaaaa....now I am missing my mama.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-89723758577411027062015-05-19T12:01:56.802-07:002015-05-19T12:01:56.802-07:00This is a beautiful life metaphor...for all of us....This is a beautiful life metaphor...for all of us. Blessings to you, Susan...xoxoLinda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-67487726972400301862015-05-19T10:10:38.394-07:002015-05-19T10:10:38.394-07:00Great metaphor! My violets do that. I don't th...Great metaphor! My violets do that. I don't think I understand their needs. Or have the proper exposure for them.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-88507662980596582392015-05-19T09:54:00.152-07:002015-05-19T09:54:00.152-07:00That is a great way of looking at all you have bee...That is a great way of looking at all you have been through.. So true. HUGSDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-82769520732324916812015-05-19T09:31:02.601-07:002015-05-19T09:31:02.601-07:00Cheers to you and the violet bursting into bloom o...Cheers to you and the violet bursting into bloom once again!Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.com