Such a pretty hyacinth! And the scent is heavenly. Thank you so very much for your lovely, supportive comments on our recent losses. It has been a tough time for us, as well as for many others who loved these wonderful men. Don has lost the 3 most important men in his life in the last year. It sometimes doesn’t seem real…I suspect this is a natural coping mechanism. One can only process so much at a time.
I hope your Easter was happy. The weather here has been absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been working out in the yard, trying to get everything ready before I leave for San Diego on April 17th. Then I have to leave my gardens just as everything gets ready to bloom. I’ve decided that this will be the last time I leave for such a long time in the Spring. Gardening is one of my greatest pleasures and I waited many years to have my own garden. This will be the 3rd year in a row that I’ve been gone at this time of year. By the time I return in July, many of the spring flowers will be gone.
I played catch-up on the 39 squares project this morning. I’m actually stitching 40 squares so I did three this morning. Two of them are combined.
In honor of Spring – my favorite Spring flower, the tulip.
Home = Heart. Only three more to go!
Have a wonderful Monday.
Your squares are turning out as cute as can be! I know that you put such deep thought into each one and they are perfect!
At times it is very difficult to process our feelings in our time of emotional pain. May each day bring comfort to you and Don. I find peace in God’s word – this helps me through each day.
Lucky you aren’t in So Cal right now! A lot of shaking going on right now.
sending hugs,
Becky
Hi Claudia,
Those Hyacinths are gorgeous!!!!! It’s too bad you’ll miss your spring flowers. My 10 rose bushes have started producing, but right at this moment, they each have about a dozen buds waiting to burst, so that will be quite a show. My Freesia’s are almost all gone already, but my honeysuckle is growing like a weed. I love April and May….FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS everywhere!
Hugs,
Meri
Hi Claudia, such gorgeous flowers, I just love that color of blue and how sweet with the print in the background! So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friends.
hugs and blessings, hope you’re enjoying your great weather.
Debra
Hi Claudia,
I love hyacinths but they don’t love me. After about 1 hour in the house my throat will begin to swell shut. How sad because I love the scent and they are just so beautiful. Love the little tulip square.
~janet
I would be so sad to leave my garden in the spring. How do you do it?
Claudia- love the new squares!! The tulip is so cute! Hyacinths are one of my favorite flowers and I always have to get down on my knees to smell them whenever I see them! Nothing better than the smell of a hyacinth or the smell of rosemary ♥
Warm, sunny greetings from Frog Hollow Farm! Claudia, your squares are just the sweetest things! What a wonderful endeavor! Why do you have to leave for San Diego – that’s such a long time to be away from your garden, especially when it brings you so much peace and happiness. I used to feel the same way here in NJ come September – most of our vegetables and berries were ripening all at once at with me going back to work I would just feel so overwhelmed with the whole thing of freezing, canning etc. Now, being retired, I’ll experience a totally different fall – just like I’m experiencing a totally different spring! Take care. Ciao, bella!
Oh Claudia
I’m sorry sorry to hear about your friends. They say God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. I hope that he sends you joy soon.
Love the scent of hyacinths – my favorite Easter flower!
Sending you love and hugs.
Leann
Hi Claudia,
Your squares are really coming to life and they are so pretty and represent what you love, I like that!.
I am so sorry for you and Don’s loss of dear friends, but what wonderful memories your heart holds. Dear ones never truly leave us they live on in our hearts and memories.
Big, Big hugs for you both,
~Elizabeth~
Gorgeous hyacinth! Your new squares are fun. Still thinking of your family.
Loving those flowers and your sweet squares! Great job! Have a wonderful week Claudia!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Hi Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear of your lose.
I cannot imagaine how hard this has been for the both of you. at you will miss seeing
This time of the year brings out the gardener in me too. It seems ashamed that you won’t get to enjoy the blooms, but there is always next year and you can enjoy everyone elses.
hugs
Sissie
Your squares are so pretty. Sort of like a running diary of your life. My tulips are late this year, just now blooming. My hyacinths weren’t nearly as pretty as last year. Last year they looked more like your photo. I just love the sweet blooms! I don’t think I could stand to be away from my garden that long!
Brenda
Your squares are wonderful! I’m so behind and I’m also doing 40 squares. I better get stitching!
Hugs,
Jill
hi claudia,
this post is giving me a little lump in my throat. your home square is so sweet. i know how much you love don and MHC.
my recent post shows how i’ve been playing a little catch up with my squares!
take a big whiff of the hyacinth for me! i just did that with daffodils tonight. ah, spring!
xo
elyse
Hi Claudia:
Hearts and tulips. A perfect start to your week. The hyacinth is so pretty…and a perfect color, too!
xoxo
Donna
I love your little tulip and home squares! Sorry you won’t be home to see your own flowers grow! I almost finished one square today, but then decided it needed something more, so I’m waiting til tomorrow to post the picture.
Dear Claudia…
I’m so sorry to read about your losses. It feels so funny to have someone you were so close to gone, doesn’t it? It just doesn’t seem real. I still can’t believe my Mum’s gone.
Your hyacinth is so pretty….I LOVE that smell. When my daughter was little she called them HY-SI-NINTHS……… :-)
Sending you comforting hugs Dear One..
xoxoxo
S
Claudia, my heart just breaks for you and Don :( I am so very sorry for you both. You are one of the sweetest girls on earth and I adore you!!
That hyacinth is soooo beautiful!!! And your squares!!! I LOVE the HOME one!!!! I know you love your home as much as I love mine and that is such a special feeling. I love your sampler because it has so much meaning. What a beautiful keepsake it will be!!
Love and hugs,
Amy
Hi Claudia, your hyacinths are beautiful!! I love your square. Sorry to hear of your losses….Kathy
Claudia I would also like to send you condolences on the losses you have experienced lately. I am glad that you have these sweet memories to hold onto. It always seems strange to say goodbye to longtime friends. And it takes a lone time to accept that they really are gone.
I too would be sad to leave my garden in Spring. But there is always another Spring friend.
Your blooms are gorgeous!
hugs
Hi Claudia,
Your squares are just lovely!
And I recognize that collie print back there, I know who you got THAT from. :-)
I’ll be keeping you and your family in your prayers, loss definitely takes a huge toll.
Have a blessed week,
Anne
So so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending you many blessings and prayers.
Thank you so much for you sweet kind comment you left on my blog today concerning my daughter’s migraines..she is feeling much better for now…it had to be from all the lovely caring comments I received. So thank you sweet friend for yours. xoxoxoo
HELLO CLAUDIA,
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG. LOVE YOUR SQUARES, WHAT A GREAT IDEA. I FEEL FOR YOU GOING AWAY FOR SUCH A LONG PERIOD. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE HOME. I HOPE YOUR TRIP GOES WELL FOR YOU, AND THE TIME GOES BY FAST. YOU HAVE A VERY INTERESTING BLOG,AND I ENJOY ALL YOUR POSTS. RIZZI