When he died, he left me his watch. “To remember our times together…” his note said. His second gift, I found in a small black satin bag, tied with silver ribbon. Inside… a single seed. “So you’ll always know what it feels like to hold a universe,” read the card…but I’ve gotten ahead of my story …he would have hated that.
I grew up with giant. A man I called, “Gi.” Walking on his feet, fluttering though his house, dancing on his toes and planting wildflower seeds in his gardens. “Be gentle” he would say, as we dropped the tiny seeds into the earth. “You’re holding a universe. If you plant it and nurture it’s life, it will give it’s life back to you and become the air you breathe and the food you eat…” In one life, he had been a farmer~ in my life, a Grandfather.
Now, every spring, when I choose which plants will join my small garden-family, I think of him. A soft, weathered face, an antique silver wrist watch and an ever-growing seedling- universe that will turn six years old —tomorrow.
Have a beautiful weekend everyone~
xx
Wonderful sentiments.
Your Grandfather would be impressed by these gorgeous images.
Have a happy weekend! 🙂
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Thanks M ~ ahhhh I miss him too much!! Have a beautiful weekend and Happy Friday! 🙂
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Beautiful.
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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Oh the connection to everything in just one seed. I love your story and sentiments. Happy spring and growth to you!
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Thank you so much Carrie 🙂 ….seeds, tiny miracles each one! Happy late Spring/ early Summer! 🙂
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What a touching post! I love the writing and images!
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Thank you very much!! 🙂
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What a loving tribute to your grandfather. Just beautiful: the words, the memories, the pictures. You certainly know how to cultivate that universe in your hands.
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Hi Leonard 🙂 thank you so much! …I will be grilling eggplant very soon :))) …my Gi, I miss him so much!
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There is always a hole in our lives/our hearts when a loved one is gone but he left you a gift which in your able hands continues to grow and so he, too, continues to be a part of your life. I hope you enjoyed your eggplant, eaten there among your garden and the beauty of your heart.
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Very touching words. Love photos, such awesome colors, have a great weekend too. 🙂
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Hi John ~ Thank you! ♡
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A very nice way to remember your grandfather.
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Thank you so much Timothy! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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Lovely post west and beautifully worded 😉 There is nothing quite like planting and watching things grow is there, to feel really in touch with the universe – have a great weekend 🙂 🐻
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Lovely post and sentiments – and some great memories you have….
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Beautiful post! You are lucky to have known your grandfather – I was not so lucky. Have a great weekend! 🙂 xo
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Thank you so much Jackie~ I’m so sorry to hear that— that makes me realize once again how blessed I was ~ Have a gorgeous weekend! ♡♡
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Beautiful story and images!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Wow. So beautiful and moving. Truly. 🙂
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Thank you Tony! ♡
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Your grandfather lives on!
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He does!! ….but I often miss him terribly :))
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A very beautiful tribute to your grandfather, West! Thank you for sharing your sentiment.
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Thank you Amy! ♡
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🙂
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😉
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Touching story and beautiful photos..made my day.
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Thank you! That actually makes my day! ♡
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what a beautiful tribute to your grandfather! lovely story and awesome photographs 🙂 thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much!! ♡
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So beautiful. Both photos and sentiments.
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Thank you so much Raewyn! 🙂
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Warm thoughts about your grandfather
gorgeous flowers accompany them
Have a nice weekend
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Thank you so much!! ♡
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Beautiful and poignant…so lovely!
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Thank you very much Eliza! 🙂
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You touch me with the story and photos.It could be a souvenir of my grandfather. He learn me to respect nature.
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Thank you so much~ Grandfathers are irreplaceable- sounds like you also had one of the best! ♡
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Such a beautiful and touching post, thank you West! ❤
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Thank you Jewels!! ♡♡
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Beautiful pictures as usual 🙂 I always enjoy looking at them!
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Thank you! 🙂
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So beautiful to read. I’m starting my day with a warm smile thanks to your words and photos
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Thank you so much Andrew! I’m so glad ♡
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nice pictures 🙂
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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you are very much welcome 🙂
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Beautiful tribute!
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Reblogged this on writingwingsforyou and commented:
What a beautiful tribute. Reminds me of my daddy who passed recently. I have his watch too…
(I hope you don’t mind me reblogging this.)
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This is such a beautiful compliment! I don’t mind at all your reblogging it– I am sincerely flattered and sorry for your loss. ❤ ❤ TYSM for visiting and writing me! 🙂
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I’ve so missed visiting you, but work took my time. I have some time off soon, and hope to seemore of your beautiful posts!
Resa ❤
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Hi Resa! No worries– I KNOW the feeling! Thank you for stopping and writing~ and hope to see you again soon! …until then, try to get some rest and do something for YOU! ❤
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This is such an incredibly written and perfectly emotional post ~ what wise words and kind soul for the world to have and for his words/action still alive through you. “You’re holding a universe. If you plant it and nurture it’s life, it will give it’s life back to you and become the air you breathe and the food you eat…” perhaps the wisest words anyone could pass on to someone they love. Wish you well ~ and great photos too 🙂
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Awww thank you — I loved/love him so much and miss him everyday. A child of the Great Depression, he was a very wise, sweet soul who gave me so many things–
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Children of the Great Depression (my grandparents too) have a sense of what is important in life that is certainly rare these days ~ great to hear how much he still inspires you. Take care.
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West this is such a beautiful post – Your dear GF was a wise man 🙂
A universe.. I’ll always remember that.
I have some of my own GF’s violets. He too was a gardener.
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Thank you very much Robyn~ ❤ I loved him dearly and am so happy I have one of his favorite plants still growing on my porch — gardening Grandfathers are the best!!
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Yes they are!
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Beautiful! I absolutely love this!❤️
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Thank you so much Laura! ❤
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So welcome!
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Such a poignant and moving post, West.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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How beautiful! Very moving on a sentimental morning here. 🙂
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Thank you so much… Love and miss him EVERYDAY!
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Wise words, so beautifully worded.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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