Hello
Regina
On behalf of myself and the other Garden Keepers I would like
to extend
a very warm welcome to the Garden Of Friendship. We are very
happy to have you join us.
We know you will enjoy your time here as there is lots to do and lots
of friendships awaiting to be made.
Please take some time to look around our Garden and if you have any
questions or need anything we will be happy to help.
Please find a welcome gift attached and enjoy yourself in the Garden Of
Friendship.
The Garden Keepers
Hi
Regina
I will
be your Special Friend for a little while *s*.
I will pop into
your email box every so often.
My home is on
200 acres in Queensland, Australia and I have been in the Garden of
Friendship since January,
2002.
Look forward to
getting to know you in coming months.
Cheerio
Margaret C
Special Friend
Hi
ReginaJust popping into your email box with one of
my Special Friends gift for you.
Have
a good week. Sincerely
Margaret
C
Special
Friends, Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
A
gift for you today, from your Garden of Friendship Special Friend.
Cheerio
Margaret
C
Special Friends Committee
We
are in our Autumn Season now, and the temperatures are more
comfortable.
The
best part of the day is early - around
sun-rise which I can enjoy from the back verandah of my home on our
farm, with my early cuppa.
Special Friends Committee
Hi
Regina
Your GOF
Special Friend
is calling in again *s*.
Attached is a
photo of a
small dam we have on a spring fed creek on our farm. Very
peaceful
and
looks lovely when not
in drought.
My
older daughter took
the photo over 2 years ago and won a 1st prize at our local show with
her entry.
Cheerio
Margaret C
This
Special Friend visit contains a lovely little poem I found
Enjoy
your week.
Margaret C
A friend is like a
forest,
Or a lovely, calm blue sea,
A refuge from life’s problems,
As only a friend can be.
A
friend is like a
song,
Soothing to the brain,
Distracting us from trouble,
Neutralizing pain.
A
friend is like
some ice cream
On a sweltering summer day,
Making life delicious,
In a friend’s own special way.
A
friend is like a
blanket,
Bringing peace and rest,
A cocoon of warmth and pleasure;
When we are tired or stressed.
A
friend is a bit
of everything
That makes life good and sweet,
And you, my friend, are all that;
You make my life complete!
By
Joanna Fuchs
Hi
Regina
Another visit from your
Special Friend.Hope you have a fabulous
week.MargaretSpecial Friends CommitteeGarden of Friendship
May
2011 Joined
the Photography Group
Wishing you both a wonderful anniversary..huggles :-)
Vicki/Vikster
Happy
Anniversary, Regina...
Hugs
MM
Happy
Anniversary, Regina!
I
hope you and
Ronnie are having a great day! hugs Cheri
Regina
is
celebrating a birthday
today!!
August 31, 2011 Your
Garden of Friendship Family wanted to
help you celebrate with the following gift:
These
beautiful pages were created by Barbara!
These
pages are yours to
keep. Please feel free to link to them from your homepage.
Your special
quilt made for you by The
Quilters Committee
Happy
Birthday from the GOF Quilters
We
hope you enjoy your special day!
Special
Occasions Committee
The Garden of Friendship
Happy,
happy Birthday Regina!
Wish
you all the best for the future
and enjoy your your special day!!!
Hugs & Love,
Mira
Regina, Have a wonderful day! - Vicky Special hugs to you,
I double that Regina Regina....Happy Birthday
Happy birthday Regina!
And I triple it. Happy Birthday, Regina! hugs, Cheri
Dear Special Friend
I
was very pleasantly surprised this morning
to
look out my window and see several Gulf
Fritillary
butterflies fluttering around my
zinnias
along the fence.
Now these butterflies
aren't unknown in
this area, but most of the
butterflies we see here in town are the usual black and yellow
swallowtails....so I grabbed my little camera and headed out the back
door.
Dear
Special Friend,
I
had a rare treat this weekend. A few days ago the phone rang and a
little voice said "I miss you, Grandma Lyn, when can I come see you?"
It was my son's youngest, Molly, age 8. So of course Molly was invited
for a sleepover!
Her
dad made the long drive over to bring her, and when she arrived, we had
so much fun!
We
fed and played with the bunnies, made supper together, walked around
the lake, fed the ducks, made several trips out to the back yard with a
flashlight searching for fairies
among
the flowers, played several games, and snacked on chocolate ice cream
mixed with Reese's peanut butter cups before falling into bed to read
several storybooks. Molly
said
it was her best day ever, and we promised each other we would do it
again soon.
I
do hope you have a happy week filled with lots
of
fun and love, maybe a little ice cream, and
perhaps
even sprinkled with fairy dust!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hi
Regina
:)
My name is Frilly Lily
and I am
one of the Garden
of Friendship Blossoms
coming to blossom you with my precious petals this week.
It
is such a lovely time of year for spreading joy and friendship and it’s
also just great to be able to pop in to see you several times this week
when you least expect it.
Here
is a
bit of news about
Marigolds you might find interesting.
Marigolds
are often
associated with the month of October and did you know that in India
the marigold is the birth flower for October? Considered to be the
holiest among flowers, Marigolds are often strung together into
necklaces and placed around the necks of religious statues as an
offering.
Marigolds,
native to
the New World and sacred flowers of the Aztecs, journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean
twice to travel 3,000 miles north of their center of origin. The
lengthy journey is a testimony to the rugged durability of marigolds.
Today the marigold is one of the most popular annuals grown in North
American gardens.
Until
next time,
Frilly Lilly
Dear
Special Friend,
On Saturday I
celebrated birthday number 68. Now
this
number looks pretty big to
me, and although
my
mirror and my aching knees tell
me it must be
correct,
my brain tells me I'm at
least 30 years
younger,
because I just can't be
that old yet, can I?!!
How
the time does fly!!
My
friend, I wish you lots of
special moments with
those
you love in the coming weeks
and months....
Love
and
Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Hello
Regina :)
I am back for
another visit
and to share this wonderful poem I found about the season of fall along
with a little attached gift.
Fall
Ballet
In
fall the leaves are dancing
In
the newly cool, crisp
breeze,
Tumbling,
skipping, flipping,
As
they throw themselves from
trees.
Twirling,
whirling dancers,
Give
performances each day,
Floating
gracefully to earth,
In
a circular ballet.
And
as they land together,
Making
not a sound,
They
form a comfy quilt,
For
the hardening winter
ground.
~
By Joanna Fuchs ~
Have a wonderful
day!
Hugs, Frilly Lily
Greetings
Regina
:)
Every
flower is a soul blossoming in Nature and so today being my last visit
with you, until we meet again, I have attached a little gift made
especially for you in friendship because garden folks, like you, have
the sunniest of smiles!
Bye for now,
Frilly Lily
Hi
Regina
My name is Earth Angel,
and I am an Angel in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the coming week, you will be
hearing from me at random,
as
I shower you with Angel Hugs and spread some sunshine &Angel
Blessings on your day.
Attached
is my 1st gift
*s* and I hope your day is filled with rich blessings.
Angel
Blessings
& Hugs
"Earth
Angel"
Hi
Regina
Angels
appreciate
things about you that you thought
no
one else even
noticed.
Angels
know the trick
of avoiding trouble is to keep
our
minds trouble free.
Angel
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Hi Regina
There is an angel
Watching over you
in good times, troubles
or stress.
Her wings are wrapped
around about
Whispering you are
loved and blessed.
Angel Hugs
Earth Angel
Hi
Regina
Angels
know that it is unnecessary to
solve life's mysteries,
but
hope that we enjoy them.
They
know when we infuse our soul with
the beauty of life,
that
we will realise our dreams.
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Below is a poem that is
very special to me
and I wanted to share it with you.
I hope it will mean as
much to you as it
does to me.
I also have included a
little gift for
you.
Angel Blessings,
Earth Angel
Garden of Friendship
When I have no one to
turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.
A
smile then appears
upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.
An
Angel's love is
always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angels see us through.
You are one of my Angels.
Perhaps I am one for you.
~
Author Unknown
Hi
Regina
Angels
know that it is unnecessary to solve life's
mysteries,
but
hope that we enjoy them.
They
know when we infuse our soul with the beauty
of life,
that
we will realise our dreams.
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
When
Angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings,
nor
feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove;
but we
know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.
Angel
Blessings to you
"Earth
Angel"
I
am never far away in
the Garden, and any time you need me, all you have to do is call my
name.
Please
feel free to email me any time, whether you need a friend, a shoulder
to cry on or someone to share a special moment with.
I
am always here for
you, for I am your Garden Angel.
You
may hear from me
again from time to time *s*.
I do have a small request for you.
I
would ask that you
visit our Angel's page and pick up my last gift for you.
While
you are there,
please take the time to sign our guestbook so I
know you
were there.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this past
week or so. I wish you all the best, and may
happiness
and sunshine
follow you wherever you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on
your face.
Angel Blessings,
Hi
there Regina!
Thank you for spoling me! I have really enjoyed
it.
Have
a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
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from Birgitta To:Regina From: TeddyAngel Sharon Date: December 21, 2011 Sweet Received: Delectable Donuts Comment: Hey Regina, how about
some
treats with that hot coco?? enjoy my dear sweet friend. angel hugssssss
To:Regina From: Birgitta Date: December 20, 2011 Sweet Received: Happy Face Cookies Comment: You are a very special,
sweet and
kindhearted person
Regina :) Hugs from
Birgitta To:Regina From: TeddyAngel Sharon Date: December 21, 2011 Sweet Received: Hot Cocoa with
Marshmallows Comment:
Thank you for all you do for me!! Hope you noticed the little
teddyangel on this one :) Happy Holidays my dear. angel hugsssssssss
You are
worth it :)
Hugs
from Birgitta
Morning
Regina
It
is 6 am Wednesday 4th January here right now and
Summer time.
I
look forward to hearing from you in the coming
weeks as my Special Friend.
I
live in Australia – on 200 acres about 8 miles
from a smallish town. We raise beef cattle.
All
the best
Margaret
C
It
seems I'm going to
love your visits LOL!!
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi
Regina:
Thanks for sharing your photos....they were amazing. I've
only been to the Bahamas and the USA. I live in Canada so
although
I have lots of chances to visit places, I don't like
travelling.
I've discovered that the perfect vacation would be to have a lady come
into my home, cook, clean, do dishes and laundry LOL!!
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Morning
Regina
thankyou
for
your
visit.
Back
in 1971 I
spent
time in the Netherlands.
I
was doing a
6 week
camping tour around Europe with
Contiki.
I
remember
being in
Amsterdam, seeing the flower markets, dressing up in costumes for photos
and
really
loved
visiting the country.
At
that time I
also
had a penpal there. She eventually married a German and went
to
Germany
to
live.
Margaret
**
Thank
you so much for the photos, the
y
are great s
Hi
Regina
thankyou
for the
beautiful Jacquie Lawson card.
Beautiful
Margaret
Hello
my friend, how is your weekend so far?
I
hope it's a great one.
Enjoy
the gift and the tag.
chever
puzzle you finish first gets a surprise LOL!!!
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
What a beautiful
card,
thank you so much Regina. I always appreciate beauty.
I downloaded the screen saver, I have several of hers. I am also a
member here and enjoy the beauty of the designs - Once again
"Thank-you." - Hugs Vintage
Oh
Regina – You are so sweet. I
love
that poem and have always loved his writings.
I
am not a good poet, but I love
words. That’s why I host a large International
Poetry
Competition with my
family, we
have been doing this for years. I just opened
the
board for posting a few days
ago.
I love what I do.
I
am going to visit your site
again
sometime today. PS – I love your site. Your photography is exquisite!
The
butterflies are sooooo
beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing.
Thankyou
Regina
Margaret
C
Thank
you
again Regina....your thoughtful poems and your gift :)
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi
Regina
Hope
you had a wonderful weekend *s*
The best kind of friend is the one
you could sit on a porch with,
never
saying a word, and walk away feeling like that was the best
conversation you've had.
Sincerely
Margaret C
Special
Friends, Garden of
Friendship
Dear Regina
Hello
once more from your Garden of Friendship "Special Friend".
Kindness
is tenderness.
Kindness is
love, but perhaps greater than love...
Kindness is
good will.
Kindness
says, "I want you to be happy."
Sincerely
Margaret C
Special Friend Committee
Hi Regina
Hope
you are having a great week
*S*.
Your
Special Friend
Garden of
Friendship
Hi
Regina
Just
calling by on my
regular Special Friends Committee visits.
Hope
you have a fabulous
week.
Sincerely
Margaret
C
Special
Friends Committee
Dear Regina
This
will be my last email to you as
your
Garden Special Friend.
I am going on LOA for 5 weeks to
travel overseas.
I have enjoyed sending you greetings
as a
Special Friend these past few months, and I
hope you enjoyed hearing from
me.
You will soon have a new Special
Friend
Wishing you happy days and weeks
ahead in our lovely Garden of Friendship.
Sincerely
Margaret C
How very
kind of
you. I appreciate this lov
ely gift.
Hi Regina, I
just wanted to thank you for the flower you sent me,
it means alot to
me as well as your kind words did :)
You and all the other
members of
SOS are so terrific it Good
morning dear Regina!
This was such a wonderful surprise you gave me with the "Iris" from
the
GOF Flowershop, it truly warmed my heart.
I am glad to meet you in the Photogroup and you are such a nice person.
Thank you again, what for a wonderful way to start in the Sunday :-)
Hugs and Love,
Miramakes being
the CL alot of fun! Hugs
Barbara
Hello
Regina,
The
Garden Keepers want to Congratulate you on your recieving the
Most
Active Award for the Special Occasion Committee. I am attching
a
little
gift for you from the Garden Keepers.
hugs,
Cheri
Dear
Special Friend,
For
the next couple of months, you will be hearing
from
me each week with little notes, gifts, and poems.
I
have been a GOF member for ten years now. I live
in
the midsouth USA, and am mom of two, grandma to
nine
and expecting my first great-grandchild soon.
I
love baking cookies, gardening, spending time
with
my grandkids, and of course my computer. :-)
I
hope you will enjoy hearing from me, and I would
love
to hear from you, also.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Special
Friends Committee
Spring
is a robin; summer's a rose;
Autumn's
a pumpkin; winter's the snows.
Without
appointment, they all drop in,
Never
explaining where they have been,
Bringing
a package of silvery gray
Or
a bright ribbon of daffodil day.
Such
is our friendship; I know 'tis true;
For
all days are lovely when shared with you.
~June
Masters Bach
Wishing you a beautiful, happy week ahead!
Love and Hugs, Grandma Lyn
Happiness is as a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. "...Hawthorn
Sending
you love
also, my friend, and wishes
for
a wonderful
week ahead!
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Regina,
I
just received your ice cream sandwich and boy, was it yummy!
Thank you so much for thinking of me and for your kind words!
It
is a real pleasure to have you for my special friend.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Special Friend,
Fall
is here at last....my favorite time of year! I love
the
sunny, warm days, the cool nights, the crisp feel
of
the
air. A few leaves are beginning to fall from
the
trees, but the chrysanthemums are beginning
to
bloom and sh
I
do
hope that whatever the weather in your part of
the
world, that you are having a terrific day today,
and
that the week ahead will be a good one for
you
and yours.
ould
put
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
FRIENDSHIP
LANE
on a good show
We
may not meet as often
As
we would like, it's true,
But
there's a place in friendship lane
Where
I meet in thought with you,
And
always as we meet and chat
'Tis
friendly as can be
Quite
magically the hours take on
New
happiness for me.
And
it's grand to know that always
Through
cloudy days or fair
Whenever
I walk down friendship lane,
I
find you waiting there.
soon
.
Dear
Special Friend,
Just
a little note to let you know I'm
thinking of
you
today. I hope you are having a great
weekend,
and
that the week ahead will be a good
one for you.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
A
friend of mine dropped by,
dear God,
for
just a friendly chat...
We
sipped a cup of coffee and
we
talked of this and that...
Our
visit was not planned at all,
but
as she passed my way...
My
friend just stopped to say "hello"
and
pass the time of day.
You
know how much I"m grateful, God,
for
kind and thoughtful friends...
It's
folks like these that bring my life
its
richest dividends...
Because
they bring a friendly word,
they
share a smile or two...
And
skies that had a tinge of gray
become
a brighter blue.
...George
Bilby Walker
Dear
Special
Friend,
This
has been a
fun weekend. My son's daughter
and
my daughter's daughter Kennedy, both age 8, have been here for a joint
sleepover....first time we have done this with these two girls, who
don't get to see each other very often.
We
played dress-up and had a fashion show, played Barbies, ate a supper of
cheese-topped baked pasta, played hamster Halloween mazes on the
computer, and then I threw a quilt over the card table to make a
"house" for the girls, who came up with several imaginative games for
it. There
was also lots and lots
of giggling,
which continued long after they went to bed....
:-)
Wishing
you a
wonderful week ahead, filled
with
lots of joy
and maybe some giggles as well!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
After
Months of
Photographer in the group and leaving cause I am thinking to join
another group in GOF I am the winner here!
Dear
Special Friend,
Just
a few lines to let you know you're in my
thoughts
today....I do hope you are enjoying
this
beautiful time of year (it's autumn here)
and
that the week ahead will be a good one.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
"If
you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you
want
to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want
a
hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be
happy,
I'll be your smile. But anytime you
need
a friend, I'll just be me."
~Author
Unknown~
Dear
Regina,
This
will be my last regular special friend visit
to
you for a while, as it is once again time
for
us to have a new list of contacts.
Because
we have so few SF members, we cannot
write
to every member every time, so your own
new
special friends will not be assigned until
January.
If at that time you do not hear from
an SF member
regularly, please let me know.
And
so, Dear Friend, I wish you many happy
days
and weeks ahead, and I'm sure our paths
will
cross again before long in this beautiful
Garden
of ours.
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
I joined a
new group:
Special Friends:
For almost
2 months I
have a Care group and I started to send them great stuff almost right
away.
And soon I
got
heartwarming respons: Thanks for your vistit. It is
much appreciated.
Is
this for me?? Thank
you !!!!! angel
hugsssssssssss
Hi
Regina,
This is so nice, but so unexpected. Didn't know I would have a special
friend.
Hello
Regina. I am so happy to have you for a special friend. You will not
believe how much of a coincidence this is.
Thank
you so much for
the lovely e-card :)
Congratulations
on receiving the Most Active award for this past quarter! Your
contributions to your committee and to the GOF are greatly appreciated!
With love,
The Garden Keepers
"Life
can only be understood
backwards; but it must be lived forwards."
~Soren Kierkegaard~
Yippee,
we have a new
Special Friends member!! Please, everyone, give a warm
welcome to Regina. I know she will be a
wonderful addition to our SF group!
Regina,
we are so happy
to have you with us. I have already received TWO reports from
you, so you are doing just great!
Welcome
Regina !
You
will love
us....giggles
pattie~
IF I GIVE A SMILE, AND
GET ONE IN RETURN, MY DAY IS COMPLETE~
Welcome
Regina
It
is a lovely
Committee to be part of *S*
Margaret
C
Welcome
to the Special
Friends Committee, Regina! We are so glad to have you here with us!
Blessings,
Lady
RainSong
More
from my first
caregroup: Oh
wow, Regina, I am so glad you decided to spoil me like this.
The
tag is very beautiful and special. I love all the colors in it. You did
a wonderful job on the tag. Thank you so much. Ohhh...Thank you so much
Regina for making
this beautiful tag for me :)
Thank you
so much, Regina. I love it. You have a good weekend.
hugs
Wow!
What a lot of web pages you have. Do you make them? I am
needing
a web site. Just can't do it right now. I have to get someone to help
me. Thank you for the lovely tag.
Regina,
Fall is my favorite too!!! I walk, take pictures of all the trees and
beautiful colors. Love shopping the farmer's markets, yes love Fall.
Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours. Angel hugssssssss TeddyAngel
wow, I
loved it and all the decorations and gifts I LOVE THEM!!!! thank you
for spoiling me.
Thanks
Regina, for all the nice sends. Thanks again
for all the nice
things and most of all your thoughts. They mean so much. Hugs, Ladyjen
Hi
Regina,
Thank
you for showing these photos that show how people lived long ago.
So
interesting! I am glad I did not live there, but mayby they were happy
in the same time...
Have
a pleasant weekend!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Regina,
They are
beautiful. Thanks so very much!! Hugs, Ladyjen
Thanks
so much Regina!!
Thank
you very much, Regina. I hope after tomorrow I will have time to work
on some Christmas graphics. I want to send you something. But so much
had been happening in our family that I have not had time even to think
about that.
You are so talented. I forgot-- do you have a graphics
site? If you do, I have put it in my files. I hope you are having a
grea time getting ready for Christmas. I would love to hear about your
traditions and how you celebrate this time.
It is now time for me to get ready for bed. I hope you had a good
night''s sleep -- or have one if you are on night time. I still need to
look up your country and see how the time difference is.
Your friend,
Sandra
Hi
there Regina!
Thanks
so
much for
your lovely gifts :)
I
also want to give
you a christmasgift,
so
here is one for you.
Big
Hugs from Birgitta
Hello
Regina, I'm Tina Kay. I'm 44 years old,I live in Palestine, Texas and
I'm not married and I don't have any children. I'm Bipolar Manic
Depressive and a diabetic. I'll be your Special Friend for the next
couple of months. I will see you again next time.
After
serious consideration, I wish to inform you that our
'Friendship Contract' has been renewed for 2012
Never undervalue anyone
Keep each friend safe in your heart.
Because one day you may realize and notice that you've lost a diamond,
while you were too busy collecting stones.
Best
friends are like family.
There
comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past,
There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
Got
from Lady Care (from my caregroup) this gift
she made cause I had the puzzle of 1000 pieces finished. What a
sweetheart
Fun
Time Between Lady Care and me. She is awesome!
That's
us.....2 pansies in a row....2 peas in a
pod....2 stars in the sky....2 funny people having fun LOL!!!
Have a GREAT GREAT WEEKEND:)
Dear
Very Special Friend,
On
Tuesday many of us will be celebrating
Valentine's
Day with flowers, candy, and all
sorts
of sweet treats for the people we love.
And
so I wish you a glorious week, filled
with
sweet thoughts as well as treats,
from
my heart to yours.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
The heart
of a friend is a wondrous thing,
A gift of
God most fair;
For the
seed of friendship there sprouts and grows
In love and
beauty rare.
Yes, the
heart of a friend is a wondrous thing,
A gift of
God most fair;
May I
carefully tend the seed which grows
In
friendship's garden there.
To:Regina From: Lady Care Date: February 12, 2012 Sweet Received: Heavenly Cheesecake Comment:
Chocolate cake is my favorite...so I think I know you enough to say
that Heavenly Cheesecake could be something you enjoy. Thank you for
being YOU.
Well congratulations is in order....1 year with GOF....CONGRATULATIONS.
To:Special Occasions From: Barbara Date: February 13, 2012 Sweet Received: Chocolate Covered
Strawberries Comment: Happy Valentines Day! Thanks
for all
your hard work that you do each month. Hugs, Barbara
One
year in The Garden Of Friendship
Lady
Care: Responding on my Special Friend Purple Poems:
Who
coloured the green trees?
Who coloured the green grass?
Who coloured the green hills?
How about my green spider plant? ?
Green, Green, you are so glorious green...
An abundance of beautiful green, not coloured, but just natural and
kind.
Makes me wonder how your creation of green came to life....
A ride on a helicopter over the huge Rain Forest and see nothing, but
acres & acres of simply gorgeous green!
Green, Green, you are so glorious green...
An abundance of beautiful green, not coloured, but just natural and
kind.
Makes me wonder how your creation of green came to life...
GREEN, I admire and respect the vitality you bring in the air that I
breathe...
Care
Thank
you!!!
Thankyou
Regina.
Today
(26th) is our 40th wedding anniversary.
Have
a lot of the family here for the weekend.
It
is flooding so not sure if the can leave today
or not.
Waiting
for river height report and to hear if
highway open.
Margaret
This
is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness
intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips,
sunsets to warm your heart,
hugs
when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes
to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can
believe, confidence for when you doubt,
courage to know yourself,
patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”
A
friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future,
and accepts you just the way you are.
Truly
great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to
forget.
“Keep
away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always
do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become
great.”
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Hi
Regina
I
have enjoyed your SF visits over the
past few
months.
Thankyou
for your lovely words and
graphics, etc.
A
little thankyou gift is attached.
cheerio
for now
Margaret
C
Well.....I'm
really sorry to see you go....but come back
anytime.....remember.....we're 2 of the kindest people, 2 peas in a pod
LOL!!
I
know we shouldn't brag...but it's from the world LOL!!
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Oh
I’m so glad you are
going to be popping into my email box J
hugs
Julie
Just thought I
would
surprise you and say Hello, Hi, Good to see you, How is it going,
I
want to say Thank You for the Pretty name tags I love them.
Thank
You so much, you put a big Smile on my face when I open it up and I am
sorry it took me so long to let you know. Aletha
I
want to say Thank You :>) so very much for the Beautiful Card,
and
the warm thoughts it means a lot to me. Wishing you much Joy and
Happiness to you.
Aletha
Joined
Bllossoms in March 2012
Regina
My name is Darling
Daisy and I am a Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
Always
coming with the spring;
color="#ffffff" face="Monotype Corsiva">In
the meadows green I’m found,
Peeping just above the ground
And my stalk is cover’d flat
With a white and yellow hat.
During
the week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms love to spread
our petals all over the Garden!
Attached are my first gifts for you *s*.
Hiya
Regina
Welcome
to our little flower garden and sorry if I got names mixed up...
I
am all excited to have another one of us step forth to be seen
Kind
Regards,
Dolly
Hollyhock
Reason:
Long before mankind even thought about planting their own flowers in a
beautiful garden the wild flowers were appreciated and gathered.
You
are this person very much like the wild flower you are so appreciated
for who you are.Aletha
Regina...you
are like a rose...bringing joy to all you visit and chat with.
A
rose
stands out because it's beauty is always there....just as your beauty
is always there.
Darling
Daisy is calling by again. Stars are the daisies
that begem
The
blue fields of the sky,
Beheld
by all, and everywhere,
Bright
prototypes on high.
The
Daisy represents loyalty and innocence.
Enjoy
the petals,Darling Daisy
Hallo Regina, wow! you brightened my day! here is what we call "grau in grau". Thanks for the powerpoint presentation of such fantastic places and landscapes. The sceneries are awesome! Also thank you for the Holland tulips, well I can say it arrived here early. Still no signs of krokus, daisies and tulips on our ground. have a good start Arthur
WOW this was Super Awesome, Thank you!!
I loved
seeing
it and the music was amazing.
Hugs Diane
Hi
Regina
Darling
Daisy is popping by your email box again.
Hope
you enjoy this lovely poem.
Daisies
Over the
shoulders and slopes of
the dune
I saw the
white daisies go down to
the sea,
A host in
the sunshine, an army in
June,
The people
God sends us to set our
heart free.
by William
Bliss Carman.
Please
if you can, go to our
Committee Pages
Happy
days to you !
Darling
Daisy
Garden
of Friendship
thank
you for
your St. Patricks wishes. Sad to say, we don't celebrate St. Patricks
day here and is not a public holiday.
At
any rate
it's very kind of you thinking of me on this day. Where's the pot of
gold????
be of good cheers always
Arthur
Thank
you so much for the lovely gifts, Regina. I've not had the time yet to
look up the links you sent last week
; it's been
virtually impossible to
find the time to even check my emails.
I'm very
happy to say that now
that my daughter is settled in her new apartment we'll be
running
around a little less this coming week
and I'll have
the time to check
all the links and other information beginning tomorrow. Thanks so much
for your help; it's greatly appreciated.
Hugs and blessings,
Joanne
Thank
you so much Regina for the tag yesterday and the day befor.. I am sorry
I didnt respond sooner,
I have been
really busy working out side taking
advantage of our nice weather. I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and
it always brightens up my day..
Hugs
Diane
Feeling
so Happy: My Site is the Site of the
Week
Good
Morning,
On
behalf of the Site of the Week Committee, we would
like to congratulate
Garden Member, Regina
on
being chosen as the recipient of this month's Site of the Month award.
Congratulations,
Regina!Congratulations
from theSite of the
Week Committee
Hi
Regina:
Well, well, I knew your site was special because I'm one of the nicest
two people in GOF but now everyone else in GOF knows it too :)
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi, Regina,
Congratulations
on winning the SOTW
Award! Your site is
just
fascinating!! I loved my
visit and want to go back and
spend some
more time there....so much
to look at, so many
interesting
details....I had to watch
the flashmob video twice,
just loved
it all!!
Love and
Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Congratulation
Ugglemor/Ingegerd from Sweden
Congratulations
Regina on winning the SOTM Award.
Hugs,
Gloria
Well done!! from
Vintage
Thank
you for stopping by, Regina, and for sharing your love for puzzles. I
love puzzles, too, and used to play
(both real life and online);
they're a great way to relax. At the opresent time I'm just beginning
to find free time after
juggling it around with my daughter's move and
right now, spring cleaning (a lot more to go), but will check your
puzzle link during my free time.
As
promised, I will also let you know very soon about the website links
you shared last week.
Hugs,
Joanne
Thank
You Regina I will check out the puzzle link.. I used to do them but
havent for a while a very nice suprise..
Diane Louise
hi
Regina,
i
am so sorry for the delayed acknowledgement. We had beautiful spring
weather the last few days and again our small garten caught my eye.
It's
time to work and spent most of the time
gardening and little time to go online.
Thank
you very much for dropping some lines and for your wonderful gifts.
It
shows how good you are doing such beautiful stuffs. Maybe someday you
can do me a favor and make for me a nice birthday and anniversayry card.
Today
not so good weather compared the last
few days. Lots of emails to give a response.
Oh,
thank you too for the puzzle. I recorded
the website and if time permits, i'll make one.
Have
a wonderful pre-easter weekend and lots
of sunshine.
Arthur
Just
a short note to say a warm hello and thank you for being a special
friend.
Arthur
Hi
Regina, thank you for your lovely card. Lucky you having Spring. We're
going into our winter in June. thanks again hugs Julie
thanks
for the lovely spring card. what a
wonderful world we live! Let the sunshine in
Arthur
To: Regina
wishing you a wonderful springtime too and
Happy
April Fools day.
have merry heart always!
Arthur
From: Arthur
Thank
you so much for your lovely greetings. In return I'm wishing you a
beautiful spring filled with happiness and harmony, love, hope and
peace.
Hugs and blessings,
Joanne
I
love these oh so very much the first one brings back memories to me as
a child growing up in the summer
we would go out East to
New Jersey when I was small my Dad would go to a Union
Meetings
back then and he would take the family so we played in the
Atlantic Ocean,
then one day I moved out East to Pennsylvania and on
weekends would go to Wildwood, New Jersey then I came back
home to
Chicago I sure miss the East Coast I loved it out there.
The
second one we have a waterfall not far from where I live in Lemont,
Illinois it is at Argonne,Illinois which you can walk or ride your bike
in winter to go cross country skiing
which I do not do but I use to
take my children there and we would walk and come back by the waterfall
so nice, Thanks so very much.
Aletha
Regina
I'm going to miss you popping into my mail box with the lovely gifts
you have sent me. Thank you for all that you do May
the Easter week end be the best you have seen for ages!
Thank
you Regina for
thinking of me! I will add the
plack to my web page.
Hugs
Diane
Dear
Regina, thanks for the sooo sweet card...it has brightened my day!!!
God bless, Samantha
Joined
the Garden Angels
Congratulations
Regina….for winning “Most Active Award” for the Blossom Committee
You certainly deserve it in my books.
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Congratulations
Regina….for winning “Most Active Award” for Special Friends.
You certainly deserve it in my books.
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Congratulations
on winning
“Most Active Award" for Jan – March 2012.
Hugs,
Gloria
Congratulations
on winning “Most Active Award" for Jan – March 2012.
Hugs,
Gloria
To:Regina From: Julie Date: April 13,2012 Sweet Received: Luscious
Lemon
Meringue Comment:
Regina thank you for all the nice surprises.
As I said before I will
miss you popping into my mail box. You are such a sweet person. hugs
Julie
To:Regina From: Arthur Date: April 15,
2012 Sweet Received: Chocolate
Cake Comment: Do you know that
chocolate is good for the body? it's sweet and lovely like you my
special friend.
<
Hi
Regina,
thanks
for your mail and for being a special
friend.
You
brighten my day on this rainy sunday. Dark
clouds and low temp.
It's
raining the whole day.
Hope
you had a wonderful easter and having a
nice day.
see
you soon!
be
of good cheers always,
Arthur
Hello
Regina,
thanks
for your congrats note in my
guestbook.
It's
very sweet and kind of you.
You made my day!
huggies
Arthur
Dear Regina,
The
Garden Keepers wish to congratulate you on receiving the Most Active
Award! Congratulations! And many thanks for all that you do!
With love,
The Garden
Keepers
"Give me odorous
at sunrise a garden of
beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed."
~Walt Whitman~
Thanks
so much Regina
for thinking of me..
Hugs
Diane
Thank
you so much for stopping by Regina; thank you too for the lovely tags
and quotes.
They
are all appreciated. I have some time this afternoon
and tomorrow and will be looking over what can be done for my
website.
Thank
you again for your suggestions and for offering to to help me get
it up again.
Wishing you a good week,
Joanne
Hello
how are you doing. I came across this and thought it was
pretty and I am sharing it with you.
Thank
You for the tag and the beautiful sayings I love them.
There is a Miracle called
Friendship
That dwells within the heart
And you don't know how it happens
Or when it even starts.
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift
And you realize that
Friendship
Is God's most precious gift.
~~ Author Unknown~~
Hugs Aletha
Awww Regina you have been
so sweet to me this month.
I will miss you not
popping into my email box. L
Take care.
hugs
Julie
Hello
regina,
Oh! so sad to
hear that this is your
SF visit. I thank you for all the wonderful gifts and for being a
special friend.
Of course,
this is not the end of a
friendship but only the beginning. Pls. keep me posted once in a while
as I
do the same.
Let the
sunshine in and stay safe and
warm..
Auf
Wiedersehen!
Arthur
Hi
Regina,
I
am sorry this is coming late to
you.
The
Garden Keepers congratulate you for
achieving a Yearbie Milestone in January 2012.
Please
accept this gift from us.
Wishing
you many more years in the
garden.
Hugs,
GK
Boomboom
I
won theEaster Egg
Hunt hosted by the Tournament Committee
Thanks Regina
Sending
Love
& Hugs
Your Way
Selena
thank you so much...you put a smile
on my
face. hugss
pattie~
IF I
GIVE A
SMILE, AND GET ONE IN RETURN, MY DAY IS COMPLETE~
Thanks so much Regina for your kindness and very lovely gifts!
Hugs sent to you!
Vicki/Vikster
Good
Morning, Regina,
Thank
you for being my special friend and for all
of the lovely gifts.
My
computer crashed right after Easter and my son
brought me a new Dell..just got it Monday.
I am
desparately playing catch up now.
2,000
e-mails to go through...ugh.
This
80 year old brain of mine doesn't process as
quickly as it used to. HA.
Thanks
again,
MM
I’m
glad I made you smile
Regina after all the kindness you
showed
me being my
special friend really brought a smile to my
face
when I saw your
gifts to me.
hugs
Julie
Thanks a bunch Regina, love it!
Vicki/Vikster
Thanks
for everything.
Sending
Love
& Hugs
Your
Way
Selena
A
big smile here seeing this (from Lady Care) as a reply when I urgent
her to take an extended cable so she can take her computer with her if
she goes on holiday
I
just received your Jacquie
Lawson e-card.
It
is one of the most
beautiful ones that has come my way..
Thank
you so much.
I
just took 5 loaves of bread out of the oven ...right in time to give a
hot loaf to some friends who stopped by with fresh eggs from their
chickens.
I
love the barter system.
Did
you ever get all your
windows done?
I
did all mine(inside..17
windows) just before Easter. Haven't done the ouside yet.
I
don't feel comfortable
getting up on a ladder so will wait for a Good Samaritan to come by.
If
you are a "Mom" I wish
you a very Happy Day this coming Sunday..
Hugs
and loves, with
gratitude.
MM
oh
regina...what a beautiful card ! thank you
so much for thinking of me.
hugsssss
pattie~
IF
I GIVE A SMILE, AND GET ONE
IN RETURN, MY DAY IS COMPLETE~
You
have truely made my day !!!
Hugsss
Hi
Regina
Hello
once more from your Garden of
Friendship "Special Friend".
Kindness
is tenderness.
Kindness
is love, but perhaps greater
than love...
Kindness
is good will.
Kindness
says, "I want you to be
happy."
Tomorrow
(Sunday 13th) is Mother’s Day
in Australia.
Having
a family lunch out with my
Mum (aged 92) and my sister, some of my children and
grandchildren.
Sincerely
Margaret
C
Special Friend Committee
Thanks so much for the lovely lilacs. My lilac bush has just started to bloom. They are one of my favorites! Vicki/Vikster
Such
a lovely thought, Regina..truly appreciate the "Gardenia"..
Hi
Regina
Winter will be here 1st
June. Now we are having lovely Autumn days The best part of
the day is early
- around sun-rise which I can enjoy from the back verandah of my home
on our farm, with my early cuppa. Hope you have a good weekend.
Dear
Regina
Just
popping into your email box with a special gift for you.
Also a
photo on one of farm paddocks. We call this “Little Dam”.
Every
good wish from your Special Friend
Margaret
C
Garden
of Friendship
Another
one of my lilies.
Called
"Stargazer" MM
This
is the courtyard out back. If you look closely
you can see a faery sitting under the apple tree on the far
right. MM
this is one end of my family room
What lovely gifs!! Thanks hun
Vicki/Vikster
This
my pink dogwood
tree in the NW corner of the front yard.. MM
Hi Regina
Your
Special Friend is
calling again.
Winter
has arrived in
Australia.
Showery
weather at the
moment in our area and lots of coughs & colds !!
Cheerio
for now
Margaret
C
Special
Friend
Committee
Hi
Regina:
Well....my
name is Sunflower Girl and I'm here to brighten your
week.
Today is only day one of the warm wishes I'm sending your way.
GARDEN
OF SUNFLOWERS
A garden of Sunflower beckoned to me -
Come join us, my lady, and joyous you'll be!
We're large ones and small ones, some dainty and fair,
And even some delicate to wear in your hair.
We follow the sun, swaying slowly without a care,
We have a new dance that with you we will share.
Gently hold onto our leaves, allow us to lead the way,
To our Sunflower two-step, dancing throughout the day.
I couldn't resist them, so dandy a sight!
So off I did go in my Sunflower flight.
What a glorious time, right up til twilight,
And then I had to bid my Sunflowers good-night.
So happy were we, a long day filled with fun,
Upon leaving I kissed them, each and every one.
So tender the moment, as I turned to leave.
With eyes brimmed with tears, could I truly believe?
OH! It was so true!! I then knew it to be!!!
I had to smile, 'cause they were all winking at me!!!!
~Author Unknown~
If you want to know more
about us please call to our Garden of Friendship
so
that I remember you
always.
Until
next time
Sunflower
Girl
Garden of Friendship Blossom Committee
3
Happy
Anniversary Regina and Ronnie!!!
Enjoy
your special day and many more to come.
Hugs,
Gloria
Congratulations
and Happy
Anniversary, Regina.
Hugs and loves
MM
Hi
there Regina:
Well, here I am back to send you more gifts, more warm wishes and all
good thoughts are going your way.
Have a wonderful day and a very special week.
Sunflower
Sunflower, sunflower, standing straight and tall,
Sunflower, sunflower, you're the tallest flower of them all!
Sunflower, sunflower, when your seeds fall to the ground,
Sunflower, sunflower, by the squirrels they'll be found!
Ifyou
want to know more about us please call to our Garden of Friendship
so
that I remember you always.
Until
next time
Sunflower
Girl
Garden of Friendship Blossom Committee
Oh
Regina, I love these
tags.
Thank
you so much
Finished
it this AM..whew
For
my 10th great grandchild, Lauren..7 months old
today!!
Thank
you..it is all hand quilted...
Beddy
bye time for me...talk to you tomorrow.
Thanks sweetie..lovely gifs!! I sooooo appreciate your visits!! Big hugs!!
Vicki/Vikster
Hi
Everyone,
I
wanted to let you know that we have a 2nd ACL to help me and
Kat.
We've been looking for a 2nd ACL and Regina stepped up to the plate :)
I know Regina will do a wonderful job and it will be fun working with
her. Thanks again Regina!
Hugs
Barbara
kongratulations regina
-you have two fine staff members to work with and im sure you will do a great job hugsssssssss Alita
This
is awesome news. I have worked with Regina before and she is
a sweetie. Congrats on your new position Regina.
Love
& Hugs, Kat
Hello Regina
Another
email from your current “Special Friend”.
"Scatter
seeds of kindness everywhere you go;
Scatter bits of courtesy--------
watch them grow and grow.
Gather buds of friendship;
Keep them till full-blown;
You will find more happiness
than you have ever known.
- Amy R Raabe
Best
Wishes
Margaret
C
Special
Friends, Garden of Friendship
Hey
Everyone, we have a new ACL to congratulate. Regina has become the 2nd
ACL for Special Occasions. I know she will be a great help to Barbara
and Kat.
Huge
Congratulations, Regina.
hugs,
Cheri
Cheers
Cheers
for Regina on becoming the new ACL
Aletha
Congratulations,
Regina, having worked with you already, I know you will
do a
WONDERFUL job for SOC!! They are lucky to have you!!
Big
Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Great
to have you with us as
a leader, Regina. you will do a great job.
hugs,
Cheri
A
huge congrats Regina
you will be a splendid ACL!
hugs
Julie
Welcome
Regina! enjoy your
time as the new ALC.
Hugs
Diane
Congratulations
Regina…..you will be appreciated
for all you do. J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
She
sure will and I am so
happy my work load will be a little lighter now too.
Love
& Hugs, Kat
Hey
Regina!!! Congrats on
your new position, I know you'll do a great job. Looking forward to
working with you
Hugs
Barbara
Very
happy to see you have
become ACL for SOC
Congratulations
Ugglemor
CL Quilters
Congratulations
Regina on your new position of Assistant Committee Leader in Poetic
Expressions...I know from experience that Barbara, Kat and your self
are just wonderful individuals and am grinning from ear to ear for the
terrific team Poetic Expressions will enjoy <warm smile>.
Hugs, Gardnbee
Congratulations
Regina, I
know you will be a big help and appreciated!!
Hugs
Jo
Regina,
congratulations. You are a
perfect choice. You will be great in this position.
KatC
Hi
Regina
True
friendship is a plant of slow growth and
it takes a
long time to grow an old friend.
Hope you are
having a wonderful week.
The photo is
one of our dams that we pump water
for stock from.
Your Special
Friend
Margaret C
Hi sweetie, Thanks hun! My hubby loves antiques!! He collects bar (tavern) stuff...and anything else old he can get for free of course!! lol...thanks for sharing your photos! hugs,
Vicki/Vikster
Thank
you Regina
Looks
like a nice puzzle. Good for you.
Thanks,
but I DO NOT do jigsaw puzzles..they drive
me nuts. HA!
Hugs
on you today
MM
Wow! hard puzzle. Once I did a puzzle for a friends business called Tiger Trax. The puzzle was a pic.of a huge tiger face. I was going to do the puzzle and then have it all glued together and framed and give it as a grand opening gift. My sister-in-law helped me do the puzzle. It took a long time for us to finish. When we got done we found it was missing a piece...right in the middle of the puzzle and it was very obvious. We searched everywhere for the missing piece thinking it fell on the floor or something. We never found it. So I never gave it as a gift and was very disappointed. I've never done one since. I can't do puzzles on msntv anyway. But thanks for sharing! Hugs!
Vicki/Vikster
Hi Regina, Yes, what a cute little birdy! I so much appreciated and enjoyed your special friend visits. I saved the friendship gift to my scrapbook, it is lovely. Thanks so much! Big hugs to you..:)
Vicki/Vikster
You
truly have been a "Special Friend", Regina..
I
have so enjoyed getting to know you.
I
love your little baby canary..
I
used to run 9 cages of parakeets many years ago.
They were so much fun to train.
In
Friendship..
M
Dear
Regina
This
will be my last email to you as your
Garden Special Friend.
I have
enjoyed sending you greetings as a
Special Friend these past few months, and I
hope
you enjoyed hearing from me.
You
will soon have a new Special Friend.
Wishing
you happy days and weeks ahead in our
lovely Garden of Friendship.
Goodbye
for now
Margaret
C
Special Friends Committee
Thank
you everyone for the beautiful anniversary pages, gifts, and notes! I
love the pages, they are gorgeous! And the gifts are all fantastic!
A special thanks to the Quilters committee for the beautiful quilt!
And a super special thanks to Regina for the awesome pages she created!
Many thanks all around!
love
n’ hugs,
Jus
Kuntree
"Give
me odorous at sunrise a garden of
beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed."
~Walt Whitman~
At
last!!!!!! I am sooooo looking forward to this.
Love the
tags, they are so pretty, I will enjoy using them. Looking
forward to your visits....
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Oh
Regina..
What
a sweet thing you
did by sending me the wildflower and the lovely things you wrote.
This
means so much to
me and I thank you from the bottom of this ol' heart.
Hugs
and loves
MM
in
2012
Name:
ReginaCapture
Date: July 3rdCaptured By: Margaret C.Reason:
Because
Regina always enjoys her blossoming around
the garden.
Name:
Special OccasionsCapture Date: July 3rd, 2012Captured By: BreezeReason:
For
remembering everyone's special days
Name:
Garden Of FriendshipCapture Date: July 3rd, 2012Captured By: ViksterReason:
In
celebration of GOF's birthday bash! Happy
Birthday GOF!!
Name:
ReginaCapture Date: July 3rd, 2012Captured By: ViksterReason:
Regina was my Special Friend not to long ago. She sent me some lovely
gifts and poems. She made feel very special! Thanks again Regina! :)
Name:
Garden of FriendshipCapture Date: July
3rd, 2012 Captured By: BreezeReason: A
rose by any other name is just a roseHappy 12th yall
Name:
Blossoms CommitteeCapture Date: July 3rdCaptured
By: BreezeReason: These
flowers are for all the visits yall make Hugs
To:Blossoms Committee From: Margaret C Date: July 2, 2012 Sweet Received: Assorted Squares Comment:
To the wonderful Blossoms for leaving your precious flower petals
around the garden. Let's share some birthday treats during July.
Name:
ReginaCapture
Date: July 4rd, 2012Captured By: ArthurReason: your unique,
precious and special. thanks also for thinking of me
To:Regina From: Margaret C Date: July 2, 2012 Sweet Received: Frivolous Fruit
Flan Comment: A special treat for being
a great Blossom Member
To:Regina From: Cissy Date: July 2, 2012 Sweet Received: Taste Tantalizing
Chocolates Comment: Just a little something
to help in your celebration of Garden of friendship's 12th Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
To:Special Occasions From: Breeze Date: July 2, 2012 Sweet Received: Cotton Candy Comment: For not only the hardwork
but for the love that goes into every page
Name:
Regina
Capture
Date: July 8th, 2012Captured By: UgglemorReason:
You
seem to be prepared to come in for help anytime
a GOF friend is asking for help or assitance
Name:
ReginaCapture Date: July 10th, 2012Captured By: Mira
Reason:
Hi
Regina, especially for you are these tulips and I want to say thank you
for the person you are.
Everywhere
I see your footprints in the
Garden.Hugs, Mira
Hi,
Regina,
Sorry
to be so late in responding to this....thank you so much for your
email, and I love the poem!
It’s been a busy weekend for me
as I
have turned in my ten-year-old van for a brand new one, which I am to
pick up later today.
It is a very basic van as I am not into
fancy cars, just want something to get me safely and reliably from one
place to another....and I was beginning
to feel a little insecure in
the old van as little noises here and there kept telling me it was time
to look for something newer, rather than face big repair bills
on the
old one. I have always bought used cars in the past, but the
price on this one was as low as the used ones I saw, so I thought why
not go for it.
I expect it will last me the rest of my life,
or
at least the rest of my driving life. :-)
I
do hope you are doing well and enjoying the GOF Birthday
Bash! I
so much enjoyed your article in the GOF newsletter this month, and am
looking forward to reading more about you and the Netherlands in future
months.
The
Netherlands is a small country. You can drive from east to west in less
than 2 hours with your car. From north to south it will take you 4
hours. It is so small you can't even see it on the world map. To get an
idea where the Netherlands is, find Great Britain and draw a line
across the North Sea and where you find land, there is the Netherlands.
On that little piece of land almost
17 million people live. I live in the east-middle of the Netherlands
close to the Germany border.
To the concepts of the Dutch people, we are not highly concentrated
with people. That is the big city places on the West (Amsterdam-
Rotterdam - the Hague). We have farmland, little villages with roads
and a bigger city here and there.
Many of you know the Netherlands as a water country. That is so true.
We learn to live with that.
My name is Regina Jansen (Jansen is such a common name) and I walk
almost 49 years in the Netherlands. I make my living as a cabdriver and
on the weekends I do the nightshifts. I am feeling too old for that and
every time I find out that there is an ugliness in people and the
nightlife, I am glad I return safely home.
I am living with a friend. We bought a home together. It is now for
sale because there are plans to go to the old house of my spouse, but
the house market is so bad now. We couldn't pick a worse time.
My boyfriend has two sons from a previous marriage. We see them really
often. Age 16 and age 18 and they are now larger than I am. I am the
little one!
From my part I brought animals here and we continue to live on.
I am on the computer too much. You can say I am an addict.
Besides the computer, I love to garden (the nice things) and enjoy the
animals I have. I love to visit trees but haven't done it
lately.
Of course the times with my best friend J. are the sparkles in my life.
I am learning the harp but often I don't
practice enough. I need someone who will pick me up by the ears and
place me behind the harp. It is so difficult because I must
learn
the music notes and my fingers dont find the magic on it. So, slowly I
am getting there and sometimes I feel the music magic and then I know I
am moving a small step forward.
I love to read and listen to music too. I am a child of the 70's and you can make me happy
with ABBA.
This has been my introduction story. I hope you like it and want to
read more in the next newsletter.
Regina….you
make my life fun…..and I’m so glad to know you. Saying to man
that he can’t do it can go either way. He might take up the
challenge and do it….or you set him up not to do it LOL!!!
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Hi,
Regina,
Sorry
to be so late in responding to this....thank you so much for your
email, and I love the poem! It’s been a busy weekend for me
as I
have turned in my ten-year-old van for a brand new one, which I am to
pick up later today. It is a very basic van as I am not into
fancy cars, just want something to get me safely and reliably from one
place to another....and I was beginning to feel a little insecure in
the old van as little noises here and there kept telling me it was time
to look for something newer, rather than face big repair bills on the
old one. I have always bought used cars in the past, but the
price on this one was as low as the used ones I saw, so I thought why
not go for it. I expect it will last me the rest of my life,
or
at least the rest of my driving life. :-)
I
do hope you are doing well and enjoying the GOF Birthday
Bash! I
so much enjoyed your article in the GOF newsletter this month, and am
looking forward to reading more about you and the Netherlands in future
months.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hi
Regina,
Thank
you for taking the time to write. I’m looking forward to
getting
to know you better as my new Special Friend. Thanks so much
for
the beautiful gifts you have sent over the last week. Your
beautiful Jacquie Lawson card could not have arrived at a better
time. The news of Alita’s passing yesterday hit us all very
hard,
and your card lifted my spirits when I needed it most, so thank you so
much for that.
Just
to tell you a bit about me, I am the Founder of the Garden of
Friendship. I live in Nova Scotia, on the east coast of
Canada. I’m 45 years old and have three beautiful daughters,
Jenna (18), Amber (19) and Kayla (21). I work full time for
Staples and am a Senior Account Manager in business to business
sales.
I
look forward to getting to know you better as my new Special
Friend. Thanks again for the beautiful gifts and messages you
have sent over the last week or so.
Hope
you have a great day!
Huggers
Dee
What
a beautiful card! I love Jacquie Lawson cards but hadn't seen any for
quite a while now.
Thanks
so much for all the love you put into
everything you send!! It has definitely put a big smile on my face.
Big Hugs from Grandma Lyn
Okay...this
gives you and idea of some parts of my gardens.,
There
is a lot more to see tho..but we'll save that for another day.
Hugs
MM
The
lilies are exceptionally vigorous this year...WOW.
Maybe
you all can understand why I moan and groan when I can't get
out to garden.
It
takes a lot of upkeep but the results are worth it.
Now..housework..that's
a whole different kettle of fish.
If
I could hire a maid to keep the house tidy, my world would be ideal.
Ha...then I could spend all my time either fussin' in the kitchen or
outside digging in the dirt.
I
did manage to make 33 jars of jam today tho.
Black
and red raspberry and loganberry.
**You
asked what I do with the plants I separate..I either find another place
somewhere in the gardens or pass them on to friends and neighbors.
We
all do that among my friends who garden. That's how I got most of my
"stuff".
Thank
you for this beautiful Anniversary Page and all the wonderful gifts and
greetings! All are much appreciated.
My special Thank You to Regina,
which put together this outstanding page, I love it. And also my
special
Thank You to Ugglemor and her crew, which created such a lovely
Quilt. You are great Ladies!!!
Best Regards
Hi, Regina,
These
quizzes were such fun!! Thanks so much....I now know that I
am
most like “Belle” of the Disney princesses which suits me just
fine! Hope that Ronnie has a very happy birthday....had lots
of
giggles reading your description of buying his gift!
Love,
Grandma Lyn
Oh,
my goodness, what a beautiful way to start my day!!
I loved
seeing these photos of your flowers, they are all so pretty and
everything looks so healthy and green....our summer has been so hot and
dry this year, and my flowers have suffered, though I see the weeds
around them are doing just fine. Thanks so much for this
happy
email!!
Love,
Grandma Lyn
Regina
has given me the good
advice
where
I could find the link to
how to design
Regina
is a pearl !
Lots
of thanks to her
Ugglemor
Regina
is like a little magic fairy….she comes….puts sparkles
everywhere and
then leaves quietly so many don’t even know she’s there….but I can spot
her fairy dust LOL!!
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi,
Regina,
Goodness,
you are just too good to me!! I was just about to thank you
for
that delicious frozen yogurt treat from the Sweet Shoppe,
and for the
lovely pansy tag, which I love....and in popped this email with
puzzles.
Do you have any idea how much I love working
puzzles? Looks like this will give me plenty to do over the
break.
Thanks so much for all you do!! Hope you
have a
happy break with plenty of time to relax....
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hello
Regina,
thank you for the page. You did such agreat job and I like it very
much!
Enjoy the vacation.
Greetings to my Dutch friend :-)
Name:
ReginaCapture Date: July 26th, 2012
Captured By: Ugglemor
Reason:
Regina,
Always ready to give help! And a good
helper too as you try to see what the friend really needs
Name:
ReginaCapture Date: August 2nd , 2012
Captured By: Ugglemor
Reason:
You are so direct and
standing for your ideas
Hi
Regina,
My
name is Fleur de Lisa and I have come to visit you this week.
I am one
of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and am so exited that I am
blossoming you.
Here I am to
spread joy and
friendship throughout the
garden with my precious petals.
I
will pop in to see you several times this week, when you least expect
it.
Until
next time
Fleur
de Lisa
Oh,
wow, Regina, these tags are just perfect for me, and I love them, THANK
YOU SO MUCH!!
You have been such a wonderful special friend
and I
am so sad to have this time come to an end. What a sweetheart you are,
you truly have spoiled me!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Today is a special day in Garden Of
Friendship
It isRegina's Birthda y
and we have a lovely surprise made just for you
So please come on over to gof-Gofbday2012/index.html
and let the
celebration begin.
We wish you a wonderful day.
Your pages were created
by Lady Care
they will be zsipped up and sent to you.
Your quilt is a gift made by the Quilters Committee
and will also be zipped and sent to you.
Hugs, Kat & Specfial Occasions
Committee
Happy
Birthday, Dear Regina!!
I do
hope that today is a happy day for
you, my
friend, and wish I could be
there
with you (I love birthday cake!).
Love and
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Wishing
you the best of this day
and
every dya that is coming in you life
Greetings
Ingegerd in Sweden http://www.ugglemor1.se/news.htm
"May today there be peace within you.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be."
Happy
Birthday Regina
Best
Wishes
Margaret
C
Good
morning!
What
a
beautiful
way to start the day, thank you!
Kellie
:)
Oh,
I love these tags, They are beautiful. Thanks my friend, Have a nice
day! Hugs, Ladyjen
Thank You
sweety.
Hugs
& Love
Sugie
Please
join me in welcoming Regina as our new CL. I am so glad she
has
volunteered to help out. The newsletter is shaping up nicely
with
our new reporters and columns.
Thanks for all you do to make
it
such a success.
Tammy
Congrats Regina.
Sending
Love
& Hugs
Your Way
Selena
Woo
Hoo, all you wonderful ladies and gents, please join me in giving
Regina huge congratulations on becoming the Newsletter CL.
Regina,
I know you will do a fabulous job as the CL of Newsletter.
Congratulations!
Hugs,
Cheri
Congratulations
Regina
Margaret
C
Congrats,
Regina....I know you will do a great job
with Newsletter,
as
you do with everything you do!! :-)
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Regina,
I
have not seen the official letter
but
as there is coming congratulations
I
want to join
You
must be a perfect CL for Newsletter
and
I wish you the best in that job
Good
luck,
Ingegerd
/Ugglemor
when
life gives you a hundred reasons to cry
show life a thousand reasons to smile
Yay!
Congratulations, Regina! I know you’ll do a fantastic
job! Amanda
Way to go Regina!!!! You'll do a wonerful job.
Newsletter is lucky to have you!!!! Barbara
Congrats
Regina! Now GET BUSY with those tubes!
Orca
Congratulations
Regina…..if anyone can be a leader….then it’s
you. I
know you will run newsletter like a new gift LOL!!
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
congrats
on the new position Regina (preacherman)
Great
news! Thank you Regina for taking on this
task, you'll do great I know.
Hugs
Jo
Thanks
Regina!! Also for the nice page from Jaquie Lawson! Loved it. Hugs,
Ladyjen
Thank
You so very much for the beautiful card. I love it.
Vacation
In the months, July and August we have the summer months, vacation. In
the Netherlands the children are 6 weeks free and the adults often 2
weeks. A lot of them are taking their holidays. When the sun doesn't
come before we have our holiday, we take a last minute vacation to the
sun. So the airports are so busy with going to the sun. A lot of people
travel by car. They go through Germany or stay in France where they
stay or travel to Spain. Some people stay in the Netherlands. Often
(every year we have 3 black Saturdays where the traffic jams are high)
because the road where the Dutch people travel through the countries
face huge jams because there are so many cars on the road. And on every
black Saturday there are victims too of traffic accidents.
Often the people visits sea and sun or old places or going to the
discotheque. In 2005 I made time to visit Old and Special Trees in the
United Kingdom. I was visiting this wonderful country with
some
other Tree Lovers for only a few days, .but they were starting an
affair on that trip and that makes me very uncomfortable. After our
return I was one too many, so it stopped there.
But oh England was so great. Days went so fast and the people were so
friendly. After my return I searched online for houses where I could
live and not thinking about money or how I was going to make a living
there.
We went to Stonehenge where we circled the big stones with modern
translators to tell their story. We took lots of pictures and
it
was great but the stones were silent and deep unto themselves.
Driving on the left side of the road as they do in England was easier
than I thought. In the morning you must tell yourself "drive left" and
the first roundabout was strange. And of course we made mistakes but
the English people helped us when they could. Often it was searching
for an old Tree. When we asked directions it was, "Oh ride behind me in
that red car I will take you there".And the big trees (we don't have
them that big in the Netherlands) are just a forest in England. Here in
the Netherlands we place them behind cages. In England you see the cows
and sheep gather around the ancient trees. My first English ice-cream I
had in the new forest. Oh it was so delicious. I never forget those
special moments. In the new forest the horses and cows strolling around
freely. They are so used to traffic. On the middle of the road a cow
was feeding her young one and the cars waited patiently for her to
finish. I wish I could stay there for a while and let my creativity
bloom there and enjoy the English way of living.
I still remember the castles we visit with their great trees and the
wonderful way of living there. With the right company the trip was
super!
I am hoping I win the lottery so I can visit and travel again. You
never know. For me England was great. We had better weather than the
Netherlands had.
Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you.
Hello!
These are beautiful, thank you!
Am
glad to have you as my friend. Oh my gosh, and thank you so very much
for the card you sent in the mail. It is really special to me, and I
will save it forever.
love
n’ hugs,
Jus
Oh
my gosh, these are awesome! It must be so much fun to
make them, and
what talent! I don’t think I could stack two buckets of sand, LOL
. We
have a sandbox that looks like a green turtle, and the grandkids love
to play in it. Would sure like to see them with a whole beach full of
sand.
Am attaching a little gift for
you.
love
n’ hugs,
Deah
Awww,
thank you everyone. These pages are just beautiful, and so
touching. Thank you everyone for helping to make my
Anniversary
so special.
Thank you all for the
warm wishes, and for your
friendship. My family may be very small, but you all make me
feel
like I’m part of something much bigger.
A
special thanks go out to my good friend Regina, for making these
pages. I showed them to Rick, and he was
overwhelmed.
He
said he understood why I care so much about the people in the
Garden. He says thank you also.
I’d
like to thank the quilters for their wonderful contribution to my
Anniversary celebration, but that will come when I find the
quilt.
Lol. Either
I’m blind or it just wasn’t
linked. But no worries, when I do find it, I get to thank
everyone again.
I
weigh in at WeightWatchers every Monday, so we’re going out tomorrow
night instead of today. J I do know how to stretch
out a
good time.
Once again, thank you
everyone, you’ve made today
very special.
Thank
you so very much. These days of stress I need the luck the card was
wonderful!!! Thanks again sweetie:) Teddy
Thanks
my friend!!
I
love
them! Thank u so much!
Hi,
These are beautiful. Ty Regina
I have to show Kat that purple one. She is trying to paint the internet
purple.
She loves purple.
Your the
greatest!
Thanks
again.
Susan
These
are adorable.
Thank
You so much.
Hugs
& Love
Sugie
hugs
my sweet dear
friend....angel hugssssssssssssssssssss
Sharon
A. Mras
Stevens
Point, WI
.
Hi
Regina
My name is Gorgeous
Gerbera
and I am a
Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the
week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms love to spread our
petals all over the Garden!
Attached
are my first gifts
for you *s*.
In
friendship’s fragrant garden there
are flowers of every hue.Each
with its own fair beauty
Hi
Regina
In
joy and sadness flowers are our constant friends.
The
gerbera is a cheerful flower that brightens the garden.
There's
a miracle called Friendship
That dwells within the heart,
And you don't know how it happened
Or when it get its start.
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift.
And you realize that friendship
Is God's precious gift.
Petal
hugs Gorgeous Gerbera Garden of Friendship
Thank you
so
much for
the circus card. It was adorable and I needed the
smile. - Kellie
Thank you, thank you,
you are so kind to me and
angel hugsssssssss back to you my dear. TeddyAngel Sharon
Hi Regina, Loved the
Jacquie Lawson card! Thanks a
bunch. Have a great day! Your friend,Ladyjen
You are very
welcome!
I’m so slow
here. Been hard
to get on the computer
and catch up.
We are having
the most
beautiful weather. I am
going to try to get outside some this week.
love n’ hugs,
Deah
Thank you very
much!
I am very
touched by your
words. My eyes are
leaking
Much love to
you!
Very
pretty thank you! Autumn is my favorite
time of year :) Kellie
Hi, Regina,
Just dropping by to wish
you a wonderful day, and
hoping that things begin
to go better for you!! Just
remember that you are
thought of, you are appreciated,
and you are loved by all
your friends here in the Garden,
and we are here for you
any time!
Love and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
GOF TLC Committee
Dear
Regina
Popping
into your email box again with a
wee gift of friendship.
Count
your garden by the flowers
never by the leaves that fall.
Count
your days by garden hours,
dont
remember clouds at all.
Count
your nights by stars, not shadows.
Count
your years with smiles, no tears.
Count
your blessings, not your troubles.
Count
your age by friends, not by years.
best
wishes
Margaret
C
TLC Committee, Garden of Friendship
Dear
Regina
I just
know you need some special hugs,
so a
little gift is attached for you *s*.
Special
hugs
Margaret
C
TLC Committee
Garden
of Friendship
hi Regina, Know that I am thinking of you and sending you lots of love and hugs your way!
Blessings,
Vicki/Vikster
Thank
you so much.
The gifts are so pretty. Hugs. Ladyjen
NOOOOOOOO
don't stop.......I love it my dear sweet special friend. I did go and
sign the guestbook:) love you, angel hugsssssssss will never forget you
hun.
Sharon A. Mras
Hi Regina, I will keep sending positive thoughts your way and know that I think of you often. Take care my friend!
lots of love,
Vicki/Vikster
Those
gifts are adorable, thanks so much. I will look forward to your visits.
Hugs
Jo
How
is everything going for you? I do hope it's better....you
deserve
the best!! Oh, and I wanted to tell you that the Newsletter
has
improved 1000 per cent!!!!!!
Love and Hugs,
G. Lyn
Sending you special
healing hugs and hope things
improve soon.
Waving from Australia.
Your Garden friend
Margaret C
TLC Committee
As
you know I live in the Netherlands. I live in the east, close to the
German border. The name the Netherlands means low lands, so big parts
of our small country are
below the sea
level. We made dikes to protect us from the water. Perhaps you know
that we had a big storm with a flood in 1953 where many people died. It
effects also Belgium and England.
Big
and enormous doors of steel protect Sealand where so many people died
when a lot of land flooded
in 1953. In October 2012,
I was there to pay a visit to
this wonderful park where I saw how they did it and discovered the wonderful life in sea and
water. I
learned a lot.
Here
you see a
part of the 65 steel doors
that protect
the waterland Sealand (a part of the Netherlands). They are enormous
and very impressive.
One
big door. Once everyone
one to three years the doors will be closed when a big
storm is coming. Now it is open and
the water is so smooth.
It
is so funny to see the old movies they
made while it was being built
and the opening. The old fashioned clothes and the hairstyles. One of
the steel doors is open
for visiting and that is where I took
these photo's. It is hollow inside and all kinds of information is
there to read. You can read how they built
it.
"You
stand up for what you
believe in, even if it
gets in the
way
of what other people think. You are proud of yourself and your
accomplishments and you enjoy letting people know that."
Hmmm Not so sure I agree with all of it LOL
That was fun, Thanks
Jo
Hi Regina, May your toubles be less And your blessings be more And nothing but happiness comes through your door.
Love & Hugs,
Vicki/Vikster
Regina
that is so sweet i love the name tags i was in tags till it closed both
are very pretty love the blue birds makes me think of spring
Hugs Breeze
Dear
Regina
Just
to let you know you are being thought
of today.
On days when
you're tired
Not sure you can go on
- Your Angel Knows -
And will wrap you in an Angel hug
To let you rest till your weariness is gone.
On days when you're down
Just feeling so blue
- Your Angel Knows -
And will tenderly take you in her arms
To cherish and help cheer you.
On days when you're hurting
Really feeling that pain
- Your Angel Knows -
And will wrap you in a blanket of love
To give you courage and help keep you sane.
On those nights when you're lonely
And there's no one to be found
- Your Angel Knows -
She'll gently enfold you in her wings
To give comfort and let you know
she'll always be around.
And on the days when you're happy
Things are going just right
- Your Angel Knows -
She'll smile and say a prayer of thanks
And give you an Angel hug so tight.
Day and night no matter what
Your Angel is always close by
To help guard you and protect you
Till someday you have your own wings to fly.
To:Regina From: Barbara Date: November 16, 2012 Sweet Received: Chocolate Covered
Cherries Comment: You're sweeter than chocolate!
Thanks for being such a wonderful person...I'm glad we've become good
friends
To:Regina From: Deborah Date: November 13, 2012 Sweet Received: Mouth Watering Peanut
Butter Cups Comment:
Sharing some of my favorite candies in the whole wide world for making
my day with jelly beans (jelly bellies are my favorite, the cappuccino
and coffee ones). I left the green, yellow and orange ones for you.
Dear
Regina,
This
coming Thursday, we in the United States will
celebrate
Thanksgiving, getting together with our
families
for a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings,
and
giving thanks for all our blessings.
My
friend, you are a special blessing to me, and
whatever
you may be celebrating in the weeks ahead,
I
wish you a wonderful holiday season!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
GOF
Special Friend Committee
Hi
Regina
My
name is Earth Angel, and I am an Angel in the Garden of
Friendship.
During
the coming week, you will be hearing from me at random,
as I
shower you with Angel Hugs and spread some sunshine &
Angel Blessings on your day.
Attached
is my 1st gift *s*
and I hope your day is filled with rich blessings.
Angel
Blessings &
Hugs
"Earth
Angel"
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Angels
appreciate things about you that you thought
no
one else even noticed.
Angels
know the trick of avoiding trouble is to keep
our
minds trouble free.
Angel
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
Angels
know that it is unnecessary to solve life's
mysteries,
but hope that we
enjoy
them.
They know when we
infuse
our soul with the beauty of life,
that we will
realise our
dreams.
Hugs
Earth Angel
Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Below
is a poem that is very special to me and I
wanted to share it with you.
I
hope it will mean as much to you as it does to
me.
I
also have included a little gift for
you.
Angel
Blessings,
Earth
Angel
Garden of
Friendship
An
Angel's Love
When
I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.
A
smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.
An
Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angels see us through.
You are one of my Angels.
Perhaps I am one for you.
~
Author Unknown ~
~Gosh I
love the raindrops
They make a pretty sound
Falling from the heavens
Puddles to be found
Always love a puddle
Jump in with two feet
What a splash I'm making
For me it's such a treat
When the rain is pouring
It makes me feel so gay
For after rain the rainbow
To bring a special day
Just thought I would tell you
As I'm skipping through
Raindrops are like dewdrops
The nourish hearts so true.~
The
time has come for me to spread my wings and
move on to visit another member of the Garden of Friendship.
I hope you have
enjoyed
the last few days and that it brought you many smiles.
I enjoyed spoiling
you.
I am never far away in the Garden, and any time you need me, all you
have to do is call my name.
Please
feel free to email me any time, whether you need a friend, a shoulder
to cry on or someone to share a special moment with.
I am always here
for you,
for I am your Garden Angel.
You may hear from
me
again from time to time *s*.
I do have a small request for you.
I would ask that
you
visit our Angel's page and pick up my last gift for you.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this past
week or so. I wish you all the best, and may
happiness and
sunshine
follow you wherever you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on
your face.
Angel Blessings,
Earth Angel
Wow, I do
too, but if these are
1000 pieces I may not get through till next year!!!! Well I guess
that's not too far off . LOL
Hugs
Jo
oh you are a jigsaw
puzzlist like I am! :-)
When
I got kitties and a very inquisitive kidlet, I could not have actual
jigsaw puzzles. At one point, I had over 200 different ones,
usually they were 500 pieces but, there were a few I had that were over
2,000 pieces and one with 5000 pieces.
My
kidlet decided mom was on the phone too long (5 min) and decided to
sneak my puzzles open 10 of the boxes and heap them
all in a
pile. I had a mountain of pieces.
My failing eyes and
fingers cannot handle
real pieces so I belong to a group on Yahoo called puzzles-unlimited
Deborah
Thank you
Regina
it made my day :).
Hugs,
Deborah
just
beautiful
do
you have to pay to use these cards i just love them
Merry
Christmas
to
you to i did the card below but my mail dont want to add it automatic
go figure Hugs to you
To:
Regina
Thank
you so much for
the e-card Regina :). May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year!
From:
Deborah Crow
Hope
you have a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year
May God Bless
Thank
you for yet
another lovely card!! Don't tell anyone, but you are the
bestest special friend I've had. Jo
It's
been a pleasure
having
you visit me Regina :) Thanks so much for the pressies and
cards.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year :)
Deborah/Deborah1962
That
you so much for your friendship. I've really enjoyed your visits and
all the goodies.
Enjoy this Christmas break and all the fellowship that goes with the
holidays.
hugs
Jo
I won't let you
go you
have been just great
keep in touch have a Blessed Christmas and New Year love ya your friend
always
HUGS Breeze
Merry
Christmas to
the Blossoms and thankyou for being
busy
little petal
sprinklers during 2012.
Margaret
C
CL Blossoms
Dear
Special Friend Members,
As
another year draws to an end, I would just like to tell you how much I
appreciate each one of you and the efforts you put into being a special
friend to all of our GOF members. You are the very best!!
Please
don’t forget to check our SF Guestbook occasionally, as the messages
have been coming in and I’m sure more will be added. Your new
care groups will be posted when we come back from our holiday break.
Wishing
each one of you a
wonderful holiday season and a fabulous new year!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
CL,
SF
in 2013
Dear
Special Friend,
For
the next couple of months you will be hearing
from
me weekly with little gifts, poems, and news
of
my family, and I hope to hear from you, also.
The
sun is shining warmly here in Tennessee
today,
after several days of rain, snow, and
freezing
temperatures. The grandkids spent
part
of Christmas vacation here, and we had
fun
making reindeer pancakes for breakfast.
As
we start this brand new year, I wish you the
best
of luck, the best of health, and all the
happiness
your heart can hold!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
GOF
Special Friend Committee
Oh
Regina, thank you so much. It’s so nice to see “Regina” in my
inbox. Thank you for the lovely signature tags. But
even
nicer to just say hi. Thank you for being a true true
friend. I miss talking to you all the time, but it’s lovely
seeing you in the Garden.
Have
a wonderful night.
And thank you again.
Hugs,
KatC
thank
you for popping in here in the
snowy north
Ugglemor
Regina
is always there for anyone.
She responds to emails so fast it's amazing and she's on so many
committees and does her jobs very well.
She is a ray of sunshine to all those who know her and I feel she is
the perfect choice for the Rose of Friendship Award
Hi
Regina
A
gift for you on receiving the Rose of Friendship.
Margaret
C
Hi
Regina
Congratulations
and a little gift is
attached for you.
Cheerio
Margaret
C
Vicki/Vikster
I can't think of a better person Big Congratulations
HUGS Breeze
Congratulations
on the "rose of friendship"
award. You are really deserving.
Hugs
Jo
Congratulations
on receiving the Rose of Friendship award! I can’t think of anyone who
deserves it more!
Love
n’ hugs!
Deah
"Friends
are family you
choose
for yourself."
~Author Unknown~
Congratulations
on receiving the Rose of
Friendship
Award! Oh, I am so excited
for
you!! No one deserves it more!!
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hi
Regina,
The
Garden Keepers would like to congratulate you for winning the Rose of
Friendship award in January 2013. You are such a special member of the
garden and the Garden Keepers would like to thank you for everything
you do here. Please accept this gift of congratulations from us.
Hugs,
The
Garden
Keepers
Dear
Regina,
Big congratulations on your award. I can not think of a more
deserving person. You are such a good friend to
everyone.
I’ve known you a long time, and you are really one of the nicest people
I know.
You
so deserve this great honor. Congratulations again.
I made you a little graphic in celebration.
Hope
you like it.
Love,
Kat
Thank
you for the card! I can NOT even tell you what it meant to me! I lost
one of my dogs in December, and my heart is just broken! So the card
came at a very good time! God Bless you!
Orca
thank you
very much for this lively e-card. I love Jacquline Lawsons creations
Ingegerd (Ugglemor)
Thank you Regina for
this friendly
message and for the beautiful nametag gifts! They are
already saved. Yes, you leave a big smile ... because I know youand your friendly being!
May be you remember I live in Europe too, in Germany. Weather is bad,
gray and rainy all the time. Wait for Spring. Harp sounds great, have
fun with learning! Age is no problem ... I turn 58 in March .. huh
Oh,
how I would love to see those big
white flakes
swirling
down from the sky, to
blanket our
neighborhood
and our town....I would
be outside
in
it for sure, making snow angels
and having
snowball
fights with the grandkids!
Wishing
you a wonderful week ahead,
full of
fun
and happiness.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
GOF
Special Friend
Committee
Hear
the excitement, the joy at the first real snowfall,
Accumulating
white, flake by flake, on the ground, the cars,
still,
quiet snow, light and airy, a film of white, cell by cell,
cleaning
the world in white.
....Raymond A. Foss
Oh,
goodness, thank you so much, this is such a beautiful picture, and I
love the script you used for my name....don’t think I have seen that
one before. I’m glad you bought flowers for
yourself!! You
deserve to treat yourself the very best....and now I get to share in
it!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
So nice you write to me. Such a nice telling. I just sit here and think that there is nobody to talk But I read a book and recognize some of my feelings in the family life in that book.
The days go on one after the other Ugglemor/Ingegerd from Sweden
Always remember to forget the things that made you sad, But never forget to remember the things that made you glad! Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away, But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day
Thank
you Regina
for this activity card
making me longing for a little sweet
Ingegerd in Sweden
Dear
Special Friend,
Did
you know that January 29 is National Puzzle Day? As an avid puzzle
lover since I was very, very young, I would like to share with you some
of my favorites.
Some of the
very best puzzles come from Springbok, and can be found at Hallmark
stores, and online at www.springbok-puzzles.com
Another favorite is SunsOut. I especially love their Quilt puzzles,
which I buy online at www.sunsout.shptron.com,
and my grandkids love their cute kid puzzles, too.
But
you don’t have to spend any money at all. Every day I check out the
newest online puzzles at a fabulous site called JIGIDI, which has an
unending assortment of puzzles in all sizes that can be worked online.
You can take your time, save half-worked puzzles for another time, and
can even make your own puzzles to work yourself or share with others. I
am definitely addicted to this wonderful site! www.jigidi.com
Wishing
you a wonderful week ahead!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
GOF Special Friend
Committee
“There
are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because
he
or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself
into
the big jigsaw puzzle.” ~ Deepak Chopra
Margaret send me pics
from the fload in her place in Australia: wow
Gympie,
Queelsnad
Just wanted to say a
BIG CONGRATS to our leader Regina on
winning CL OF THE MONTH!!! She dose a great job here. Preacherman
Congratulations
Special Occasions and
all the crew on Committee of the month. and to Regina and Cissy
for leaders of the month. All very deserving.
Hugs
Jo
Congratulations
from me also, Regina and Cissy
Bessie
Congratulations
Regina and Cissy for being our CL and ACL of the month for January :)
*WTG*
Hugs,
Boomboom
Great congratulation to that
award
Cl of the
month
you really is worth
it!
Ugglemor
Hi Regina,
Congratulations
on the Special Occasions Committee, receiving the January Committee of
the Month Award, Please find attached your personal Award from the
Garden Keepers…
Hugs
from the Garden Keepers
JRR
Tolkien - Movie the Hobbit
It
took me a lot of years to start reading the Hobbit and the Lord of the
Rings. But when I finally started
to read it I rush to the bookstore to buy the books and start to read.
Every year I read it again in English
or Dutch.
Wow,
what a great story! I so love the world JRR Tolkien created long ago. I
am so glad that the wizard Peter Jackson stood up and colourized the
world of Lord of the Rings. Many, many times I watched
the movie in the cinema. What a magical story and what a great, great
world. Ofcourse
I bought
the books of the movies
and the dvd versions. So wow!
The
Hobbit - an unexpected journey is now in the cinema's and this time
Peter Jackson made 3 movies out of 1 book. Lord of the Rings is told in
3 books and has 3 movies. He has more time now to go deeper in the
things. Some say this slows
down the movie but I disagree. There is more time to discover the
worlds of the dwarves and the wizard Radagast and the magical world
creatures you meet.
A
long time ago I lost my heart to the wonderful world of Middle Earth
and again and again I still do.
What
a great movie and there is so much happening and so much possible now
with the computer effects. Still the magic exists
and I love to see it, again, again and again.
Did
you know I would
love
to live in Rivendell or in a hobbithole? Oh I love to dream about that.
It is all so wonderful and magical with a deep love for Mother Earth.
Do
you want to know what kind of Middle Earth Creature you are?Find
out:
I
am an Elf and I love that! I still have a crush on Legolas.
If
Garden of Friendship created
a committee of fantasy and the Middle Earth I would be
the one who would
immediately join!
Enjoy
looking and reading and loving the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
It
is a magical place where you love to live. I know I do!
A
star shall shine on the hour of our meeting
Elen sila lumenn omentilmo
To:Regina From: Kat Coconut Date: January 31, 2013 Sweet Received:Taste Tantalizing Chocolates Comment:
I may have been late for Chocolate Day, but your card was delicious.
Thank you so much. Here are some taste tantalizing chocoloates for you,
Every Day is Chocolate Day!
Dear
Special Friend,
This
evening millions of football fans will be
watching
the Super Bowl....some for the game,
some
for the commercials, and some just for
the
fellowship and the food!
Whether
you are a big football fan like my
son-in-law,
or whether you will more likely
be
watching “Downton Abbey” on Masterpiece
Theatre
like me, I do hope you have a lovely
evening
and a “SUPER” week ahead.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
“If, instead of
a gem, or even a flower,
we
should cast the gift of a loving
thought
into the heart of a friend,
that
would be giving as the angels
give.”
~George MacDonald
Congratulations
Regina…one year with GOF….I’m sure you’ve enjoyed every second of it
LOL!!!
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
I
got the correction….so CONGRATS ON 2 YEARS WITH GOF J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi Regina
Thankyou
for signing my guestbook for my 11 years
in the Garden.
Congratulations
to yourself as well *S*.
Margaret
C
Hi
Regina
A
small gift for you, as Most Active in our special Blossoms Committee.
Cheerio
Margaret
C
CL Blossoms
Dear
Regina,
I am thrilled to congratulate you on winning not one, not two but three
Most Actives Awards. You are so wonderful, and your
commitment
to the Garden of Friendship shows in everything you do.
Please
accept these graphic gifts on behalf of the Garden Keepers for your
recognition of being most active in the Garden. You are truly
appreciated for all your good works.
Hugs,Kat
C
Dear
Special Friend,
This
week we will celebrate Valentine’s Day, but to me
it feels as though it was yesterday....as I attended the
wedding of my granddaughter Katie.
Yes,
I have to admit a few tears were shed when I saw her
coming down the aisle on my son’s arm, looking so beautiful,
yet all I saw was a little girl that I called Katie Bear,
giggling and telling me “Grandma, I’m NOT a bear!”
And
so today I wish you a sweetheart of a week, filled
with all the love your heart can hold.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Some
quilt sharing from
Aletha. What a great job and so really beautiful!!!!!
From
Kat C:
:-)
Dear
Special Friend,
Just
sitting here on a cold winter day with a cup
of
my favorite cinnamon cocoa, thinking of you,
and
hoping you are warm and cozy in your part
of
the world....
Wishing
you a wonderful week ahead!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Special Friend,
This
will be my last special email to you for a while,
as
it is time once again for each of us in Special
Friends
to get a new list of contacts.
I
have enjoyed having you as my special Friend
these
past few weeks.
My
dear friend, I wish you many happy days and
weeks
ahead, and I’m sure our paths will cross again
soon
in this beautiful garden.
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
in
2013
Hi Regina,
My
name is Rosebud, and I have come to visit you this week.I am
one
of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and am so excited that I am
blossoming you.
Here
I am to spread joy and friendship throughout the garden with my
precious petals.I will pop in to see you several times this
week,
when you least expect it.
Hello
Regina
Yes
I am back --- sprinkling my precious petals in your email
box! Enjoy their fragrance and magnificent color.
While
I have your attention, please come along to our Blossom home
Bye
for now
Garden
of Friendship Blossom
Just
popping by to say hello and to leave this little gift for you.
Have
a wonderful day!
More
than a year ago I
finally did something great. I went to the try out of the musicschool
and you could try all kinds of musicinstruments to see if it yours. I
always like harp so I did try that. For the first time I try a simple
child song by touching the string the teacher points at. I could play!
I had once a month lesson
on this magical instrument and save for buying a harp. These are very
expensive. And you have such a great ones. I looked on the internet and
saw such a beautiful ones and I saw myself playing romantic on that
with a long dress. I bought a Camac Morgane, about 20 years old. On a
rainy day I went to the store (a ride for a couple of hours) to buy the
one. I have my own harp!
I am almost 50 years old
and unfortunally I didnt learn anything about notes and music. And then
it is hard. Sometimes I see a glimpse of musicmagic but those moments
are rare. How many times I stuggled and struggled and often I set my
harp and do all kinds of cleaning things instead of playing. It is hard
to focus and to practice and practice. My fingers often are painful. It
is such a long way to learn something. There are days I hardly play but
sometimes I see some proof and know I have taken a little step on the
long music road.
Perhaps of my age or
having my second year of harp teachings but my taste in music slowly
are growing different. I got to like classic music and sometimes I recognize
even a harp in a musicpart. I still
have a long way to go and the only way I learn is to play and practice
and practice over and over again. Then I get is slowly in my fingers.
Sometimes I lost everything again the next time. The dreams of music is
still there. Wish I started a long time ago. Wish I did it earlier! But
finally I did it. Looking back on my life I would love to have work in
the music business. It is a big ? to see if I succeed but when I hear
music or going to a concert I so enjoy it.
If
you have a dream please
try to step in this. The way of learning is often hard and there is a
lot of struggle but then the moment of magic sometimes show and then
you know more about music and are surrounded by the colors of your
dream.
And
here is a girl of
almost 50 years old, dreaming of music while the cats are running away
if they see I play my harp.
Oh
my Regina, what a wonderful surprise to have you as a Special Friend.
Of course I already considered you that already in a different sense of
the word. *smile* I want to thank you for the most gorgeous tags you
have made me. They are just beautiful and I love them.
Big Hugs
and you have
a wonderful day.
Cheri
Hello
Dear Regina,
Thank
you so much for visiting me and for the
beautiful gifts. I look forward to hearing more from you
special
friend.
Love and
hugs
Ann
Regina,
Thank you very much for the beautiful tags and for your kind letter.
Cissy
Hi Regina,
So nice to
have you as a special friend :)
Thanks so
much for the beautiful gifts!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Hi
Regina, dear,
I
am so sorry I am just now getting your email answered. I am so far
behind on my emails that I don't think I will ever catch up. Of course
it would help if I have not had to do a bunch of running the past week
and not been able to be on my computer as much. *grins*
I
love the pictures of your kitties. They are beautiful. I have a cat I
"saved" as a very small kitty whose mother had abandoned. I had to feed
him with an eye dropper for the first week I had him. Then we went to a
doll bottle and when he chewed the nipple off of it, I stuck his nose
in a bowl of milk and made him learn to lap. From that little bitty
kitty I could hold in one hand, Boots has turned into a really big
kitty. I keep him inside all the time as I don't want him to wander off
into the highway and get run over. He has snuck out a couple times and
just scared me to death until I finally got him back in the house.
Big Hugs,
Cheri
Dear Regina,
Thank you so much for the beautiful Jaquie Lawson E Card. I enjoyed it
so very much.
Happy Spring to you to my dear friend.
Love from Ann
We have had snow
flurries for the past two days but thankfully it has not settled. It is
very very cold though. Hugs
Ann
Dearest
Regina,
I have to admit, you have chosen my favorite card maker online. I have
always loved Jacquie Lawson's cards and this one is just beautiful.
We have had a beautiful day here. I have had my house wide open and
have been enjoying that fresh air. I have had a few plants come up and
actually bloomed.
Love and hugs,
Cheri
Hi
Regina, dear,
I
am so sorry I am just now getting your email answered. I am so far
behind on my emails that I don't think I will ever catch up. Of course
it would help if I have not had to do a bunch of running the past week
and not been able to be on my computer as much. *grins*
I
love the pictures of your kitties. They are beautiful. I have a cat I
"saved" as a very small kitty whose mother had abandoned. I had to feed
him with an eye dropper for the first week I had him. Then we went to a
doll bottle and when he chewed the nipple off of it, I stuck his nose
in a bowl of milk and made him learn to lap. From that little bitty
kitty I could hold in one hand, Boots has turned into a really big
kitty. I keep him inside all the time as I don't want him to wander off
into the highway and get run over. He has snuck out a couple times and
just scared me to death until I finally got him back in the house.
Big
Hugs,
Cheri
Beautiful
flower pictures!
Thanks
for the lovely e-card earlier!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Good
Morning Regina..thank you so much for the sends..not been on line much
but taking time out to let you know that you are so
sweet..was we
together in Pals?
Betty
Hello
Dear Regina,
Beautiful
photos to
remind me that spring is on the way.
It
is still very cold
here in the UK but my daffodils are almost in flower and buds are
appearing on my roses.
Love
and hugs
Ann
Regina,
Thank you for the beautiful pictures. Spring is having a hard time
breaking through here also. I have hiacins in bloom here. My tulips and
Iris are coming up. Yet, after two days of warm weather the weather is
perdicting snow for us. Cissy
Hello
Dear Regina,
Beautiful
photos to
remind me that spring is on the way.
It
is still very cold
here in the UK but my daffodils are almost in flower and buds are
appearing on my roses.
Love
and hugs
Ann
Thanks
so much for your visit Regina
Hugs
Julie
Hi
Regina, my dear Special Friend,
I was glad to see you pop into my mailbox today. These are such
beautiful flowers you grow. I really do thank you for sharing them with
me.
Friday
around noon or so I am leaving to go to my daughters for the weekend. I
am going with my son and his wife, so I am not going to have to drive.
All five of my children are going to be there together and I am so very
excited about that. This is the first time in around 15 years, I will
have all my children together at once. As you can probably tell, I am
very excited about it. It will be just a short visit as we will be
coming back home on Sunday afternoon.
Love and hugs,
Cheri
Hello
Regina,
Thank
you so much for the beautiful easter card, I really enjoyed viewing it.
I hope
your Easter is a lovely one.
Blessings
Ann
Regina
thank you ever
so much for your lovely Easter card.
It really
made my day
more than you can imagine.
I hope you
have a
lovely and blessed Easter.
hugs
Julie
Regina
goes smartphone
This
year I reach the age of 50. A milestone. And for some years I use a
nokia mobile to get around. I choose a pink design and place my
videoclips on it as well as my photo's of my animals, my friends and
from nature together with woman - romantic pictures.
Around
me slowly everyone get a smartphone but I was happy with my nokia pink
phone. I text alot and watch at lost moments my videoclips. And I was
happy at it.
But
my area turns into the smartphone and in my eyes it went easily and
without problems. I had a touchphone also but the battery went empty
when I needed it most so after replacing the battery an updating the
software, the problem was still there. One moment the battery was fully
charged and the next moment empty and dead.
But
finally I stepped over. Regina goes Smartphone.
First
the choice of the smartphone. That was hard. They cost a lot. Too much
I believe. At first I looked and choose some but when I watch the
prices I so delete my choices. Then I did my search again, trying to
get used to the things it does and how it works but to be honest I
didnt had a clue on what they talk about it. The reviews was not so
relyable also. One said that the camera was bad and the other one like
the camera the best.
Choosing
the smartphone I came in the world of apps and androids. I felt so blue
about it.
So
I made some choices and finally I went for a cheap Nokia smartphone. A
rozered colour. It is a Nokia Asha 311.
I
ordered it and got it. And there it was in my hand. A small thing with
3 inch screen and from my computer I place some pics on it and a few
video and trying to get my contacts on this one. That failed so I type
again everything in it. Lucky I dont have many friends ;-)
Somehow
I got internet working and first I looked at my homepages. So small and
not as I intended it. Please dont go to the homepages on the mobile.
That doesnt work. Please use a real computer.
And
now I am stepping in the world of apps and I dont know the meaning of
that word or what I can do. It is so strange to have a smartphone. And
this is only the cheap version. I feel so oldfashioned and so slowly I
get the things working or get what I wanted. On the internet there is
not much information about the Asha. All info goes out to the Lumia but
that is much expensive. No way I will buy that. I cant afford it.
So
Regina goes Smartphone but I wonder when the Smartphone does Regina
Please
tell me how you feel about the iphone and smartphone and mobiles. How
do you step into the world of computers and Iphone and
smartphone.
If
you have questions about computers and so please contact Preacherman or
read his articles. They are so usefull and Preacherman has a way to
explain the things in a language we all understand!
Dear Friend,
Thank you so very much for my flower, loved it so much wanted to send
you one,
Cissy
Awww...so
brave this
fine dog was.
Thanks for
sharing
Regina.
Ps: Thanks
for another
lovely e-card :)
Happy
Easter!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Thank
you so much for
sharing..I love dogs..
Betty
Hi Sweetie,
Thanks ever
so much, it
is beautiful.
Love and
hugs,
Cheri
Thank
you so
much it’s beautiful and will look great on my website.
I am
sorry
for the late reply but I have been out of town for a few days and just
got back today.
Hugs
Ann
Thank
you :)
Have
a beautiful day!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Thank
you Regina for the lovely Rose
Plaque
and
nice words :)
Hugs,
Birgitta
Name:
Regina
Capture
Date: April 13th, 2013
Captured
By: Kat Coconut
Reason: Dear
Regina, we have been friends for such a long time, and I cherish our
friendship. Everytime I see a Tulip, whether it be a design,
a
picture, or the actual fragrant bloom, I think of you. While
you
live far away, you are always close to my heart. Hope you
enjoy
your gift.
Oh,
golly, that is just beautiful, THANK YOU!! You
are
just the best!!
Love,
Lyn
Thank
you so much It so pretty -
been out of town ..just got back a few days ago.
Betty
Wow! Thank you! So
beautiful!
Hugs,
Birgitta
Thanks! I have in on
my GOF page!
Hi
Regina, WOW it’s beautiful and I will treasure it.
Text
from a song by a dutch singer Boudewijn
de Groot.
Looking
back through the crystal of colours
at the good things gone by in your life.
Don't you see that they're vague and deceptive
and you'll never return though you try.
It's easy to follow
and it's hard to make your own way.
So you think and you dream,
trying to find the missing link in your life.
As you walk through your days of confusion
and you cry because something seems lost,
you feel helpless and sad as you wonder
without knowing what fine that it costs.
It's easy to sorrow
and it's hard to live something new.
So you just wait and see,
this will never set you free in your life.
If you dream of a mountain of golden
that will shine out for what you are worth.
When you wake, don't start wasting the morning
for a mountain is part of this earth.
It's easy to linger
and it's hard to climb that old high.
So you sit and you pray
for a short and easy way in your life.
So how come you are feeling so lonely,
you've got friends taking good care of you.
And they're all so alike and they love you,
but you never can tell who is who.
It's easy not to wonder
and it's hard to think for yourself.
Where am I, who are they?
It could be the longest day in your life....
Regina:
Yesterday
I was listening to this song I so like. I sing sometimes with it but
yesterday I did only listening. This year I reach the age of 50 years
and then reflection is in my life. Looking back on my life in different
stages. The things I do and the things I didnt do. What I have. What I
miss. My good things or the ones that feels wrong or came out wrong.
Every time I see and read and hear this song it is so true.
The
world is changing. What today is, can tomorrow be gone. For me it is
changing to fast already. Often I dont like the new things. They are
going to fast for me. When I was young I thought I will find my place
and find my kind of treasure. When you are older you starting to
realize the gift of treasure will not come. You have to go on in your
work for many years and every day is a bit harder than the day before.
You start to worry if you can do your job in ten years time after now.
Maybe your job doesnt exist anymore. What then?
Am
I starting to complain? Will I be a nagging lady? I fear I am. My mind
is aging but my body to. When I am finally there? Where is there? No
one knows. So what must I do to feel and to create my own place?
Gandalf (JRR Tolkien - Lord of the Rings): "All we have to
decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
The
lyric in the song is so true. Again I listen to it. And I have my task
done for the Friendship Newsletter. I am happy with Garden of
Friendship. With a smile I eat some chocolate, typing this now. Perhaps
the meaning of life is chocolate :-) -smiling now-
Just a gift I made for you my friend
Cissy Hunt Author of A Rose Blooms among the thorns
It
has been a real pleasure
having you as my special friend. I have enjoyed all your visits and
wonderful gifts.
Thank
you so much.
Hugs
Ann
Wow!
Thanks so much Regina!
I
have signed the guestbook.
Hugs
from Birgitta
It
is with great pleasure for me to tell you all that Poetic Expressions
now has a CL. Everyone please join me in giving huge Congratulations to
Regina as she has taken that position, the last one she can take unless
she steps down from one of the others. LOL
I
am not gonna let her out of her ACL in SOC, Don't think Tammy will let
her away from the CL of Newsletter and now I got her in PE... We gonna
truss her up and keep her right where she is. LOL
Congratulations
Regina!
Debby
Congratulations!!
I don't know how she keeps up with so many things. And she
does a great job of what she does.
Hugs
Jo
Regina
you
sure will do a good work here
You
seem to manage to be in front of many
groups
but
I hope your heart will stay at the
graphics
I
have seen none of your poetry
Love
from
Ugglemor
Regina
Breeze
Congrats
Regina!!!
Barbara
Congratulations
Regina! We are so very happy to have you in PE.
Cissy
Hunt
Yeap….no
one can afford to loose that girl….she’s awesome LOL!!! I was
thinking a short leash…you know…to keep her standing there J
She’s amazing with all she does….so hang on tight to her LOL!!
WAY TO GO REGINA J
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Congrats
Regina!
Orca
Yep!
Like you need more to do!! And congratulations on becoming the
CL
of Poetic Expressions....I may have to join it again!!
Big
Hugs, Grandma Lyn
congrats
Regina
you'll do great I know :0)
Preacher
Man
Congratulations
Regina. You'll do a great job
hugs
Julie
What
I do in Garden of
Friendship
CL
Poetry Express
CL
Friendship Newsletter
ACL2st
Special Occasion
Committee
I am
an angel - a blossom - a
Special Friend
Hello
Regina. I am thrilled to have you as my special
friend. I
see you all the time in the Garden. Thank you for the lovely
visit and gifts.
Love
& Hugs, Kat
HI
Regina
Waving
from Australia – thankyou for the lovely
tags you have sent as my Special Friend.
Margaret
C
cool
thank you Regina. I look
forward to more visits Preacherman
Hi
Regina
I will
be your Special Friend for a
little while *s*.
My home
is on 200 acres in Queensland, Australia
and I have been in the Garden of Friendship since January, 2002.
Look
forward to getting to know you in coming
months.
During the
week I will sprinkle some
of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms
love to spread our petals all over the Garden! Attached are
my
first gifts for you *s*. In friendship’s fragrant garden,
There
are flowers of every hue. Each with its own fair beauty And its gift of
joy to you. Please if you get a chance, head along to our
Committee Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit
our blossom guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/
We would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms
had
brought a smile to your face! Petal hugs
Pretty
Posie Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here
I am again sprinkling petals in your email box.
There
are always flowers for those who
want to see them.
Love
is the flower you
have got to let grow.
Please
if you get a chance, head along to our
Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms
and visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs Pretty Posie
A Blossom in
the Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
My
last visit for this week.
There's
a miracle called Friendship
That dwells
within the
heart,
And you don't
know how
it happened
Or when it
get its
start.
But the
happiness it
brings you
Always gives
a special
lift.
And you
realize that
friendshipIs God's precious gift.
Please
if you get a chance, head along
to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms
and visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs Pretty Posie Garden of Friendship Blossom
Hi
Regina
Hello once
more from your Garden
of Friendship "Special Friend".
Kindness
is tenderness.
Kindness
is love, but perhaps greater than love...
Kindness
is good will.
Kindness
says, "I want you to be happy."
Sincerely
Margaret
C
Special Friend Committee
Hi Regina
We
are now in
Autumn here in Australia although Winter is showing
itself a bit early today
with cold bleak
day.
The best part
of the day is early around sun-rise which I can enjoy
from the back
verandah of my home on our farm, with my early cuppa.
Just
popping into your email box with a special
gift for you.
Also
a photo on one of farm paddocks. We
call this “Little Dam”.
Tell
me about where you live *S*.
Every
good wish from your Special Friend
Margaret
C
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Your
Special Friend is calling again.
A friendship is a bond
you have with someone else.
A friendship is special just like one's gift.
A friendship is a time to share your feelings.
A friendship is something very remembering.
A friendship is something I truly have.
A friendship is something everyone should want to last.
A friend is there to be by your side.
A friend is there to tell you everything is going to be alright.
Cheerio for
now
Margaret C
Special
Friend
Committee
Hello
Regina
Another
email from your current
“Special Friend”.
"Scatter
seeds of kindness everywhere you
go;
Scatter bits of courtesy--------
watch them grow and grow.
Gather buds of friendship;
Keep them till full-blown;
You will find more happiness
than you have ever known.
- Amy R Raabe
Best
Wishes
Margaret
C
Special
Friends, Garden of Friendship
2013
From
Friendship
Newsletter:
About
what I learned of Guinea Pigs
As
a child I fought to buy a Guinea Pig. It became my friend. I took a
female and she was big and black and because of that I call her Miss
Donna (from Donna Summer) And this was an animal who knew what she
wants. I learned so much from her. She knew what she wants. She gets
what she wants. I learned life because of this great small guinea pig.
As a child I had not a good childhood and till the day of today I feel
the basic of who I am is unsecure and unloved. You know when you
treated like a useless glass you never feel a jewel.
But
back to the guinea pig story. After Miss Donna a lot followed. Some
abused or not wanted and I travel a lot of miles to took them from a
dutch shelter. Sometimes I had tragedies, guinea pigs who died too
soon, even a marten took them in a crowded place where I live. I secure
the place after that.
Now
I have them in a little wooden gardenhouse with an outrun outside. When
it is very cold in the winter I place a thick blanket inside the little
houses in the place and they have it warm and cozy. As long as the wind
not blows to them they are fine. Often when its cold they are waiting
impatiently on me when I am sitting by the heater. The neighbours gives
parts of the fruits to us so we can feed the guinea pigs. And I buy
them salad or give them dandelion they so like.
Right
now we move the gardenhouse a bit and my spouse will arrange the
indoors better and more practical. My guinea pigs dont care. As long as
they have their green food and they go outside everything is okay. They
are so full of live and healty. I watch their nails and teeth but
walking outside and the food takes care of growing too long. They are
so funny. I can watch them for hours, never bored. I can even hear when
the neighbours placing the foodplate cause they are squeak so nicely.
Then they search the melon peel at first and run inside to hide it from
another or eating it and run for the next delicious thing. I always
wonder if their mouth must hurt because they eat so fast and many.
Sometimes I hide food but they are running straight on it. The guinea
pigs arent afraid of the cats who use their shelter to cross over to
another area of the garden.
If
you want to know everything about life, watch guinea pigs. They learn
you everything big in their small worlds.
Regina
love Guinea Pigs 2013 story
Poetry
Expression:
A woman sitting alone
on her own
in a grey chair
Time passing by, deeply in despair
Forgotton and Lost and so old.
Inside so very cold
Her life is almost over
Her lifebook; almost a closure
Only memories remain
Nothing more obtain
Fading away
Hoping her end is humane
Closing the day
passing memoirs
When night comes with the stars
Regina
2013
Hi,
Regina,
I
just had to write and tell you how glad I am that your poem won first
place!! It was the one I voted for, and by far my
favorite....it
evoked so much feeling, which is what I look for in a poem, and I loved
the writing style as well, which made it very readable.
WONDERFUL
JOB!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Isn't
it funny how we are our own worst crittic? I thought all the poems were
great! I didn't vote however as I couldn't choose one and I also knew
who wrote what. LOL Regina, it did not surprise me at all that you took
1st place. -Cheri (and I have a lot to learn from this in a
good
way and a lot of learn way!
~ CL
Special
Friends ~
I
am happy to be able to tell you that Regina is now the CL of Special
Friends. I do know she will do a fabulous job there. So everyone please
join me in giving her the Congratulations she deserves.
On
the other hand, the SOC leadership team is very sad in losing her.
Regina you will be missed in the leadership team of Special Occasions,
but at least you are still in the Committee.
Big Hugs,
Cheri
Regina,
I am so happy that you have taken on this job, because I know you
will
put the “special” in Special Friends!! Best of luck and let
me know if
there
is anything you need.
Big
Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
You will do
a wonderful job in Special Friends, Regina.
Cheerio
Margaret C
Congrats
Regina!!!
Love & Blessings,
Lady
Irish
Congrats Regina!
hugs
Julie
Congratulations
REGINA WTG
Debby
So
good you have taken up this challenge to be CL for Special Friends
Do
you skip some more of your other duties?
You
seem to have just a great lot of tasks here in GOF
Ingegerd/Ugglemor
ugglemor@gmail.com
when life gives you a hundred reasons to cry
show life a thousand reasons to smile
Congrats
Regina - Preacherman
Yay
and Big Congratulations
Regina. You will be awesome in this position.
You
shine in everything you
do. Have fun, and congratulations again.
KatC
Regina…congratulations
on being CL of
Special Friends….I know you’ll be an excellent CL and you already are a
special friend J
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Congratulations Regina,
My you are a busy lady, but very good at what ever you do.
Hugs
Jo
Regina,
Congrats on becoming CL of Special Friends. I know you will do a
wonderful job because you truly know what being a
special
friend is all about. I wish you only the best as CL of Special Friends.
Cissy
To:Regina From: Cally Date: June 16th, 2013 Sweet Received:Banana Split Comment:This is because you are always
so sweet and are always getting
sweets for others and not yourself! Hugs to a great Newsletter Leader!
I
am just thrilled and delighted to say that Regina has joined our TLC
Committee!! Will everyone please give her a great big welcome?
Regina,
we’re so happy to have you with us! Your welcome letter and
plaque are on their way to you, and you are free to begin sending TLC
whenever you want. We have two names on our TLC Board at the
moment who need some extra hugs, and I will let everyone know when we
have new additions.
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
CL,
TLC
Welcome to
the TLC
group Regina. Happy to have you with us.
Huggers............Edwina
Hey Regina,
Welcome to
TLC... we
are just thrilled to have you join us.
Big Hugs,
Cheri
Hi
Regina
True friendship is a plant
of slow growth
and
it takes a long time to
grow an old
friend.
Hope you are having a
wonderful week.
Your Special Friend
Margaret C
Dear
Regina
This will be
my last email to you as your
Garden Special Friend.
I have
enjoyed sending you greetings as a
Special Friend these past few months, and I
hope you
enjoyed hearing from me.
You will
soon have a new Special Friend.
Wishing you
happy days and weeks ahead in our
lovely Garden of Friendship.
Please, if
you can, could you leave a message
in our Special Friend guestbook.
To:Regina From: Mysty Date: June 23, 2013 Sweet Received:Cherry Supreme Comment:Thank you for all the wonderful
treats! You make days very special!!
Congrats on
the
double award, Kiddo
Hugs and loves
MM
Copngratulations
Regina!! (Ruth)
SOTW
double congrads you deserve it Hugs
Hi
Regina:
Congratulations on winning “Site of the Month”….your site is beautiful
and is certainly deserving of the award J
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Hi
Regina;
How can you possibly win two awards for the same site…LOL!!
Only your site could do that J CONGRATS
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Congratulations
on
winning the site of the week award!
Hugs
Paula
Hi Regina,
Congratulations
on winning the site of the week and site of the month award. Your site
is beautiful.
Warm
hugs
Ann
Regina,
Congrats on winning both awards SOW and SOM! I visited your site and
just loved it, a beautiful site.
Cissy Hunt Author of A
Rose Blooms Among the Thorns
Regina you are a diligent and nice and kind woman and I send my congratulations Ingegerd ugglemor@gmail.com
WOW,
DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning both the Site of the Week and
the Dedication Site of the Month....richly deserved, of
course. I
always love visiting your site....
....and
I just visited your
dedication site and was touched to see that you included my special
friend emails there.:-)
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
:-)
Dear
Regina,
I
am thrilled to congratulate you on winning the Most Active
Award.
You are so conscientious, and your commitment to the Garden
of
Friendship shows in everything you do.
Please
accept this graphic gift on behalf of the Garden Keepers for your
recognition of being most active in the Garden. You are truly
appreciated for all your good works. J
Hugs,
KatC
Poem
3
In my Fantasy
World I have the colors that speaks to me
They show me a world that is glorious to see
Trees with leaves so gold
What a beauty to hold
They stand their like a beautiful queen
having barks showing immense green
Flowers with a silvery light
Colors so sparkling bright
Pink butterflies fluttering on a meadow
Under the sun, shining golden yellow
Even fairies with their wings so blue
where their jewels glow with the flow
Even gray is a shining color too
What a wonderful fantasy I have in my mind
every time; a spectral renew
with a smile I love the fantasy I designed
Regina
When
life is tough
Sometimes
life is easy and the weather is calm in a persons life. Sometimes it
rains to long or it is to dry and rarely the weather is wonderful.
Sometimes you get a storm and sometimes the storm will last and the
rage is enormous.
Everyone
has such a fase like that. And what you are going to do?
Sometimes
you must seek shelter or you offer something that is very dear to you.
I learned things arent go away. It calming perhaps but it doesnt go
away. Giving advice is also very difficult. What can you say? What not?
What by one person helps will make it worse by another person. You must
deal with the problems. The easiest way is to run away or leave it as
it is but the struggle to get your teeth into it takes a lot of courage
and power that you dont always have.
Sometimes
I am brave. Not always. I am a coward too. I worry a lot and when I
look after that I laugh and thinks "was that all?"
Time
let us the bad things forgotten also. It smooths memories to a glad
surfance. It let you forgot things like how hard it was.
No,
I cant tell any solutions. Many books are written how to deal problems.
Sometimes it will help you but it can bring you down. Often I be
chewing on something but I am good at running away either. I can take
things from good books to gather strenght. That helps a bit.
On
a mysty road it is difficult to see where you going. Are you take the
right way? How do you know what the right way is? Please dont look to
much forward. Then you can easily trip and fall. Take one step at the
time.
Often
we make it to hard for ourselfs. That is one thing we are good at it.
Much rules and things make it more complicated that we need and want.
And how many times you made the same mistake? I do!
And
finally when you have overcome the storm in your life you can perhaps
for a short time easily sit back in a rocking chair in the sun with a
cup of tea and then you see the next storm making the clouds dark and
the sun hide.
But that
is life
To:Poetic Expressions From: Cissy Date: July, 2, 2013 Sweet Received:Triple Layer Birthday Cake Comment:Happy 13th Birthday to all you
wonderful Poets!
You are AWWWSOME and it has been wonderful being in this group with
you!
To:Regina From: Cheri Date: July 2, 2013 Sweet Received: Banana Split Comment:To a wonderful gal
who can make me laugh and forget my woes.
Regina also jumps in to help in any place she sees she is needed.
I think she deserve this banana split very much.
To:Regina From: Arthur Date: July, 2, 2013 Sweet Received: Birthday Roses Comment:For a special GOF friend.
To:Newsletter Committee From: Preacher Man Date: July 3, 2013 Sweet Received: Cotton Candy Comment:Happy 13th Birthday Newsletter
Committee.
I hope you have enjoyed reading all my "Nerd Articles"
as much as I enjoy writing them!
It's not easy to put our newsletter
together but we have a great team!!!
Name:
Regina
Capture
Date: July 3rd,
2013
Captured
By: Cissy
Reason:Regina,
You truly inspire confidence with all your kind words and You are
always putting others before yourself. You are a true friend.
I
love Jacquie Lawson cards, this made my day. Have a great summer as
well and stay cool if it gets hot like it is and does here (110F-118F).
Deborah
Thank
you dear Regina, here is Winter but is not cold, the sun is shnnnning
and is pretty warm, almost 25 şC. Thanks for your card I love it, have
a gerat Summer with your familly.
Kissesss from Rio, Brazil
Criccia
Hi
Regina
My
name is “
Dolly Hollyhock “
and
I am a
Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms love to spread our petals all over the Garden!
Attached
are my first gifts for you *s*. In friendship’s fragrant
garden,
There are flowers of every hue. Each with its own fair beauty And its
gift of joy to you. Please if you get a chance, head along
to
our Committee Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and
visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs Dolly Hollyhock Garden of
Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here I am
again sprinkling petals in your email box.
One
morning, very early, before the sun was up,
I
rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup.
Be
they buttercups, sweetpeas, or hollyhocks, each blossom
greets the day with glowing morning dew.
Please
if you get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs Dolly Hollyhock A Blossom in
the Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
The
Hollyhocks I planted Have grown so very tall That now, on tiptoe, they
can look Over the garden wall. Please if you get a chance,
head
along to our Committee Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms
and visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs Dolly Hollyhock Garden of Friendship Blossom
!
Thanks
so much Regina. I have been enjoying your visits to me. I really need
prayers right now, so if you say them, please, say them for me.
God bless,
Deborah
Hi there,
Thanks ever so much
for the card!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs!
Cally!
You are the sixth person to have found the pug....but that doesn't mean you don't get something
Love and hugs Lady Care
Working
in my garden
I
so love nature and flowers and in the time of rain we have the weed
grow and my plants are everywhere I dont want them and in a short time
a lot of them starts to bloom. Time to do some gardening.
The
second I am in my garden with my wooden shoes and pulling some weed,
one of my cats are sitting at the edge and looks on what I trying to
do. Put some order in the garden. She looks at me and sit right in
front of me where I just start so delete some weed.
"Buffy
I try to do
something here." The black and white cat sits and stare at me. Mm, ok,
then I start on a different corner.
When
I remove some
plants and accendently remove a flower with it that I hadnt pick it up
I go to the kitchen and put the Meadow
Cranesbill on the vase and remove its wild brother with the lovely pink
little flowers that has its roots as a spider just above the ground. I
just look at my clothes that isnt fit for my dirty job. I did just a
little and already I am dirty and my clothes too. Mm, ok, that is why
the washing machine is invented.
Eager
to get started I try again and this time Buffy needs a lot of stokes
and hugs. She bumps to me and doesnt leave me alone. I stretch my back
and feeling the age on me. Soon I hit my age at 50! Bending over I give
Buffy her treat and go the garden and remove grass in the flowerbed.
That is for my guineapigs and they are screaming for it. They love to
get the dandolins in the garden too. Would they never get tired to eat
so much? Their mouths are eating fast all the green away, stretching
for more. Some bloomed parts of the red rose I remove. You know that is
the trick to let the bush blooms again. This year the bush has again a
lot of roses.
Ok,
back to the garden. Some hands full are removed and I see the lily's
are blooming in a few weeks. They are so great. My garden is too small
for all the flowers I have. They are growing and what in the winter
looks deserted, in the summer they take everything they could get. I so
wish I had a bigger garden. That plant I took with me, now 10 years
ago.. with me when I was starting to live here in the house with my
spouce. And the Rhus
typhina barely survive the movement back then and it is now a big tree,
sheltering a part of the garden. Everywhere I had to move the little
ones from the mother tree, the roots are everywhere.
For
ten minutes I work hard and then Buffy decided to do nice again so she
rolls at my feet and show how bendy she is. When Sita the white and
black cat comes in the garden to see what I am doing or dont believe I
so hard work now, Buffy jumps up and runs after the cat. They dont like
each other but the managed most of the time. On a empty spot I plant
the little sunflowers I breed from seed from the guineapig food and
knows that the plants are growing. Even the seed from some years back
has life in it. Most of the plants will grow out to big sunflowers. I
give them water and my hands are very muddy. Sitting down on the ground
I wipe my hands to Buffy when she comes back and steps almost on the
sunflowers. Then I am getting up and store the gardentools. Hopefully
next time I do some more.
When
I am washing my hands I look again to the garden. It is still messy but
he, this is my garden and I love weed as much I do for other flowers.
The problem is that my garden too small is for all my plants.
Sita
runs inside and Buffy sits on the chair in the garden and look at the
work I did. Guess she dont give me a high number for the job I did. I
smile and wash my hands again to remove the sand. I so deserve the
shower with the rose parfum!
(Newsletter
story)
Because
she is a pagemaker
2013
Thanks
soooooo much! - Criccia
Dearest
Regina,
Thank you for the lovely cards you have sent me this week, i really do
appreciate them and lovely them, you are
always
thinking of other
people and always there to lend a helping hand...
With much love and hugs to you from AussieWendy
Today
August
31 is a
special day in Garden Of Friendship
It is Regina's Birthday
and we have a lovely surprise made just for you
So please come on over to http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/soc/aug/Regina/index.html
and let the celebration begin.
We wish you a wonderful day.
My
family is still here from Colorado and I really haven't had time to go
thru each individual page of my birthday gifts from GOF, but the web
set you chose etc..is outstanding..
Love
ya
Mom
Happy
Birthday, Dear
Regina.
Hope
your day turns
out extra Special.
Love
and hugs,
Cheri
Happy
Birthday Regina
Margaret
C
Happy
Birthday
Regina!!!
Regina for some reason I didn't get the
notice that today was your
Birthday. Wanted to send along Birthday wishes :0) Hope this gift is ok.
Preacherman
Hi Regina,
sorry for the
delayed birthday greetings. our youngest had also her bday celebration
and we
had guests at
home.
As the saying goes better late than never.
Wishing you
all the
good things in life on your birthday and another 50 years to come.
hugs
Arthur
Awww, Regina, so
nice you are MY special friend....
I thought of you
last night as I
am planning on a shopping trip to purchase spring
bulbs..
Need to get them
planted soon.
These will be
tulips, hyacinths, crocus etc...I
remember seeing the lovely flowers of Holland and Amsterdam.
And I associate YOU
with my spring flowers.
Thank you for the
sweet gifts.
Hugs on you today...
Mom
These
are so lovely. Thank you special friend.
? I
didn’t move the email you
used over to my new
laptop. It
gets
too much spam.
I was just
on the old laptop doing maintenance
today and found this. I would love to visit your
guestbook.
Going over there right now.
Thank
you for the lovely visit,
Hugs,
Kat
Coconut
Regina,
hello from your special friend for this month. My name is Cissy and I
live in the Ozark mountains in Arkansas.
It is still summer
her in
Arkansas. I have been gathering from the garden and putting it up for
this winter.
My eldest grandson, Tyler just left for college he will be studying law
he wants to be an attorney.
Hope all is going well with you and that you like the little gifts I
made for you.
Best wishes and blessings for a wonderful day!
How rare and
wonderful is that flash in the moment when we
realize we have discovered a friend.
- William Rotsler
Cissy
Hunt Author of A Rose Blooms
Among the Thorns
Hello again,
I
hope you had a wonderful productive week. I thought I would tell you
some about myself. I'm married to a wonderful man, Ray. He is
everything I ever wanted in a husband. We have been married 11
wonderful years. He is my 3rd husband. My first 2 marriages were short
and abusive. Between us we have 4 children, I have a son &
daughter
and he has 2 daughters. Our two families get along great together.
I
have been an ordained minister since 2006. I minister mainly in women
groups on healing from domestic abuse.
I
told you we live in the Ozark mountains already. Our favorite passtime
or sport is night fishing. We have a 24 foot pontoon boat and we will
go out on a Friday evening and fish all night. It is wonderful. I have
included a couple of pictures from a fishing trip. One is of a sunset
and the other is of a sunrise.
Have
a wonderful blessed day
Your
Special Friend
Cissy
Hello again,
I hope you had a wonderful blessed week. Saturday we went to
our
2nd oldest granson's birthday party. He is Trenton and he is 11 years
old. We have 4 grandchildren all grandsons. I think I told you abou our
oldest grandson, Tyler he is in college at Russellville, Arkansas. He
is studying to be an attorney. We have 2 more grandsons, Charlie
&
Oliver. They are brothers, Charlie is 2 and Oliver is 3 months
old. He was born in June. He was born with a club foot and
has
been going back and forth to the Childrens Hospital for casts to be put
on that leg. He has surgery this wednesday to partially clip a tendon
to help stretch and strengthen his leg. If I'm not mistaken he will
have 2 more cast after the surgery and then he will be finished. Have
a wonderful blessed day Your Special
Friend Cissy
Newsletter:
About
my grandmother.....
On
a very old age she died, almost twenty years ago. My grandmother.
Sometimes I remember her when I was a child (a long time ago) She made
always pancakes for us with selfmade berry marmelade from her farm
garden. She was always busy from when she was standing up till she goes
to bed. I guess it wasnt allowed to do nothing, even when the
housekeeping was done she was busy with knitting or reparing clothes.
My grandmother was a real farm woman so she worked hard. Her life wasnt
easy cause she suffered from child losses and she had to face two world
wars, but that was things they never told about. Now it seems to me you
didnt share your problems or feelings. When I am thinking about it I
think it isnt so good cause I would love to hear the stories to learn
and to share the pain. And when you have to much unspoken things inside
they will hurt you. I wish I could talk with my grandmother to listen
to her and to learn from it.
She
was very economic, she was always hiding she uses the same teabag over
and over again. Nothing was spilled. Left overs was used again and
again and after that it went to the farmanimals. I remember she coocked
from the same pots and often they had the same (often self made) wooden
spoons and other cooking stuff. Every saterday she cleaned and polished
the old fashioned stove. I wonder what she is thinking now when she saw
how the world changed so much. Guess she couldnt take it. But if she
lives she would be 114 years old. I think that is too much. I cant
compete anymore with the new stuff so I do it old fashioned with
websets and no facebook or blogging or so.
Everytime
I was visit her I would get some money. That happend secretly. She
always give me (and her other grandchilderen) money, pushed in my hand
and dont dare to say thanks. You didnt talk about feelings and say
thanks. Everytime when the news was on the radio, the volume was turned
up so they couldnt miss anything and expectially the weatherinformation
was important.
On
the farm they had a flowergarden with old fashioned flowers and a
vegetable part where they was cultivate potatoes, stawberries, beans
and gooseberries. Oh those I still remember. When I can I helped (yes
and eat too) picked those. Here something that looks delicious.
Apple
and Gooseberry Pie Filling
Fills
one 9″ pie
Ingredients
9 Honey Crisp Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4″ slices
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1 pint of Gooseberries, de-husked and washed
2 tablespoons Salted Butter or Unsalted plus a pinch of salt
3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Apple Pie Spice
1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup King
Arthur Flour Pie Filling Enhancer
Directions
Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4″ thick slices. Place in a bowl
and sprinkle with lemon or lime juice, whatever you have on hand.
De-husk and wash gooseberries.
In
a large pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add sugar, apple pie spice,
and vanilla extract. When well combined and liquidy, add apple slices
and gooseberries. Stir well to coat the fruit, then reduce heat to low
and simmer for half an hour to an hour, until fruit is nice and soft.
In
the meantime, prepare your favorite pie crust for a 2-crust pie.
Homemade, store-bought, we’re not going to judge.
When
the fruit is nice and soft, add KAF’s Pie Filling Enhancer and stir
continuously until liquid is thickened. Immediately pour into prepared
pie crust lined dish and top with second pie crust. Make sure to vent.
Bake
at 425F until golden brown, usually about an hour. Make sure to cover
the edges until about the last 20 minutes of baking to prevent
over-browning.
This
filling can also be used in cobblers, crumbles, or crepes. Enjoy!
A
appletree was growing there also. Every apple was saved and even when
they had some worms in it they was used for making jam or applesauce.
Only
small belonings (about learning housekeeping ) lessons writing in an
old notebook I have (what a a wonderful handwriting she had) and some
selfmade photo's where she worked in the kitchen, made by a photocamera
where you have to wait for a week to pick up the photo's in the
photostore, does anyone remember that?
Sometimes
I miss her and wish I could talk with her as adults now. But her time
is gone and I am glad I have the memories.
Sending
Hugs
Regina
Thanks
for the card! I really needed it
today!
Orca
Hello
My Friend,
I hope you have had a wonderful productive week. The weather and
temperature has been just wonderful here. We have been having high
temps in the middle 70's so I have been able to turn off my A/C and
open up all my windows and enjoy this nice fresh weather. I just hate
it when I have to close up my house to run the A/C. From the way our
weatherman has been talking we may be through with the hot weather for
this year. I hope so. I have enclosed 2 picture of our road, this way
you can kinda see where I live. One was taken in the summer and the
other in the fall. My nearest neighbor is 3/4 to a mile down the road
from me.
Have a wonderful blessed week
You Special Friend
Cissy
Congratulations…for
winning Most Active Member for April to June 2013….you certainly
deserved the honor J
Love
and hugs
Lady
Care
Regina
you are so sweet thank you for thinking of me and taking the time out
to brighten my day I been pushing my self to get done what I have to
get done to make this move at the end of the month so much to do and a
lot of packing just now able to get around on my ankle to get the
packing started but I do thank you for thinking of me so glad to have
friends that can make things easy hugs Lola
Hi,
Regina,
Thanks
for sending the file....I really enjoyed my birthday pages, loved the
webset, and want to say a special thanks to you for putting it all
together so nicely....I really appreciate all the work that goes into
these pages.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Friends,
I
would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for all the lovely gifts
and emails in recognition of my 70th birthday!! Very special
thanks to Regina for the lovely page and perfect webset, I loved
it! ....and also to the Quilters for a very pretty
quilt.
This
birthday was a big one, and my kids and grandkids have made the last
couple of days very special for me as well as lots of fun.
Love and
Big Hugs from Grandma Lyn in Tennessee
Hello
My Friend,
I hope you have had a wonderful productive week. The weather and
temperature has been just wonderful here. It as even been getting a
little on the cool side here. The leaves have started to turn their
autumn colors, I'm going to give them just about another week then take
my camera and go out and start taking some pictures. I love living out
in the country like we do, my nearest neighbor is 3/4 to a mile down
the road from me. I have been doing some of my Christmas shopping, I
like to start early so it isn't a burden but a joy to do. I love
everything about Christmas, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the
decorating, the cooking and baking, and the creating.
Have a wonderful blessed week.
Hello My Friend,
I hope you have had a wonderful productive week. The weather and
temperature have taken a turn to the cold side. It is more like what we
call Indian Summer here with the cold nights and mild days. The leaves
are turning to their autumn colors, I have been taking a few pictures
around about the county. I love living out in the country like we do,
my nearest neighbor is 3/4 to a mile down the road from me. I have done
all the Christmas shopping that I am going to do, because my husband
and I have a little tradition that we do. We do the Black Friday
shopping and then go out to breakfast. It has been our tradistion since
we started dating. I only have 3 names left on our list but I love our
together time at this time of the year. I love everything about
Christmas,mainly because my husband is there with me shopping and
decorating the tree with me. I have attached some pictures of Autumn in
the Ozarks here where I live. They were taken in this county and the
surrounding counties.
Have a wonderful blessed week.
This
will be the last time I get to visit with you I have so enjoyed our
visits.
From
Margaret:
Hi Regina
My
name is
“Sweet Violet” and I am a Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the
week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we Blossoms
love
to spread our
petals all over the Garden!
Attached
are
my first gifts for you.
Down
in a
green and shady bed,
A
modest
violet grew;
Its
stalk
was bent, it hung its head
As
if to ide
from view.
And
yet it
was a lovely flower,
Its
color
bright and fair;
It
might
have graced a rosy bower,
Instead
of
hiding there.
Yet
thus it
was content to bloom,
In
modest
tints arrayed;
And
there
diffused a sweet perfume,
Within
the
silent shade.
Then
let me
to the valley go
This
pretty
flower to see;
That
I may
also learn to grow
In
sweet
humility
(by
Jane Taylor).
Please
if you get a
chance, head along to our Committee Pages
We
would
love to know you had visited and that our Blossoms had
brought a
smile to your face.
Petal hugs
Sweet
Violet
Garden of
Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here I am again sprinkling petals in your email box. Here
are
violets, beautiful violets! All bright in their purple, and fresh in
their bloom! The scent of the jasmine, the breath of the rose, Cannot
rival these sweet simple flow’rs’ perfume. Fair daughters of
shade! how fondly we love them! Contentment and peace meekly dwell in
their breast; The first when the spring comes to follow her footsteps,
The last to forget on her bosom to rest! Please
if you
get a chance, go to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs Sweet Violet A Blossom in the
Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
My
last visit for this week.
In
friendships fragrant garden,
There
are
flowers of every hue.Each with its own fair beauty
and
its gift of
you to you.
Please
if you get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs “Sweet Violet” Garden of
Friendship Blossom
Hello
Regina,
Oh
what a bonus for this year! it's a great pleasure to be seeing you in
my inbox.
I'm
so happy to have you again as my special friend and will always be.
thanks
for the gifts.
Huggies
Arthur
Love
the tags you sent to me. Such a change in the weather
now. Love it when the leaves are all a different colour.
Catch
ya later.
Huggers..............Edwina
Newsletter:
Autumn time
The Rhus typhina tree
has wonderful red leaves and wear the red plume with proud care. This
tree is so soft and I like it so much. Generous it spread the young
trees around and if I let it I get a garden full of the rhus typhina
tree. On the foot of this tree I see the red leaves already dropped
off. What a wonderful colours!
On the grass around
there is a lot of mushrooms. I never saw it that much. Yes autumn here.
It is my kind of season. Next week I have a few days off and ofcourse I
will walk into my beloved forest. Meeting my old friends; the trees.
Then problems and worries will be disappear. Then I can breath again
and smile and enjoy what I see.
Then
I shall wonder why I do this not so much. Why do I do the things I
think I must done. Why let I so often let people go first and when I
drained of energy and so tired then I think of myself. Last year I
bought two yoga books and did some extersize and they help me but for
months now the books are closed. I read a few pages in a book and fel
to sleep and later on that night dreams are making me think or I cant
sleep so well.
Autumn is a season of
cleaning and see what you think you need or tidy up things. Autumn let
you make room for other things. I so hope I do that. I so hope get my
life a bit rounder cause the last years it is getting very square.
Getting older. Getting
crazier. But this lady leaves next week everything behind and walk her
way in the forest. I hope you do something for yourself too. You
deserve it.
Hugs
Regina
Congratulations
Regina for being one of the most active members in the Blossom
Committee J
Love and
hugs
Lady Care
Congratulations on receiving the GOF’s Most Active Award!! And many
thanks for all that you do! We are so glad that you’re part of our
Garden family!
With love,
The Garden Keepers
"Autumn bowed to place a
beautiful
crown on the Queen of Morning,
and her velvet robes sway
merrily in the chilly breeze."
~Terri Guillemets~
AGENDA
When
the last months of a year starts I always look what I can use for an
AGENDA. Some years ago I made them in an empty book but I made always
mistakes with the date and day. Every year I start to make them but
when I find a wonderful looking agenda in the store I throw
away
my failure Agenda and buy the agenda. Last year I did an very expensive
now but this year I am so happy with my cheep and friendly looking
Agenda.
When
I come home I fill in the birthdays and a lot of animal information,
When the dog or cat was coming into my life or passed away or when they
was born when I know. Year after year this list grows.
Then when I was
visiting wonderful artists or really, really special dates and then I
look on what day my birthday is.
Sitting
on the cough or close to a stove and flipping to the pages, seeing the
pictures and now it is that the days of 2014 lay in front of me, empty
and blank and I wonder what they will bring....
It
seems to me when you are getting older every year will be heavier too.
When I have time I take the old Agenda that is big with all kinds of
information what I visit and sometimes a page of a newsletter or memo's
so I must be careful when nothing falls out of it. Then I flip from
month to month, from year to year and see what I did or feel or where I
stand in life. All kinds of memories are locked up in books.
I
know it is early but I wish you Good Days in 2013 and enjoy the days in
2014. We will have storm, sunshine, wind and rain and snow and we go on
with Garden of Friendship!
Hugs from Regina
(flipping to my new, beautiful and cheap Agenda of 2014)
ABC
Poem
Angel eyes Bright Sparkles Changes of
surprises Dance in circles Elves in silvery
light Fairies as
golden stars Grace as the
sprite Happy Singing
along I am singing my
song Just feeling
happy Knowing my heart
smiles Living in
wonderful styles Moving on in a
wonderful way Never a word to
say Oh I really
wrote a Poem!
Regina
What
I am doing in Gof
Newsletter-Angels-Poetry-Special
Friend-Blossoms-TLC-Special Occasion. It is too much. I cant keep up
this 7 ones.
From Cissy
Hi
regina
feel
so sad to hear that this is
your last visit. Hoping will see you soon.Again, many thanks
for
being a special friend and
for all the gifts that brightened my days.
Wishing
you and your loved ones a
Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Huggies
Arthur
Hi
Regina
Angels know that
it is unnecessary to solve life's mysteries,
but
hope that we enjoy them.
They know when
we infuse our soul with the beauty of life,
that we will
realise our dreams.
Hugs
Earth Angel
Garden of
Friendship
Below
is a poem that is very special to me and I
wanted to share it with you.
I
hope it will mean as much to you as it does to
me.
I
also have included little gifts for
you.
Angel
Blessings,
Earth
Angel
Garden
of Friendship
An
Angel's Love
When I
have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.
A
smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.
An
Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angels see us through.
You are one of my Angels.
Perhaps I am one for you.
~
Author Unknown ~
When Angels visit
us, we do not hear the rustle of wings,
nor feel the
feathery touch of the breast of a dove;
but we know their
presence by the love they create in our hearts.
Angel Blessings to
you
"Earth Angel"
Hi Regina
Angels are ever all
around us
And with their love
they do surround us.
When your heart is
sore in need
The Angels come,
your soul to feed.
They come to you
from up above
and sing in whispers
of their Love.
When in your heart
you feel a tug
you will know it’s
an Angel’s hug.
Angel hugs from
Earth Angel
Garden of Friendship
Hi Regina
May
the angels keep you till morning.
May
they guide you through the night.
May
they comfort all your sorrows.
May
they help you win the fight.
May
they keep watch on your soul.
May
they show you better ways.
May
they guard you while you’re sleeping.
May
they see you through your days.
May
they show you new hopes.
May
they still your every doubt.
May
they calm your every fear.
May
they hear you when you shout.
May
the angels keep you till morning
More
than this I cannot pray
And
if the angels ever fail you
Then
may God be there that day.
Angel
Hugs
“ Earth
Angel ‘
Garden
of Friendship
Dear Regina
The time has come
for me to spread my wings
and move on to visit another member of the Garden of
Friendship.
I hope you have
enjoyed the last few days
and that it brought you many smiles.
I enjoyed spoiling
you.
I am never far away in the Garden, and any time you need me, all you
have to do is call my name.
Please feel
free to email me any time, whether you need a friend, a shoulder to cry
on or someone to share a special moment with.
I would ask that you
visit our Angel's page
and pick up my last gift for you.
While you are there,
please take the time
to sign our guestbook so I
know you were
there. You can
visit the page at:
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this past
week or so. I wish you all the best, and may
happiness and
sunshine follow you wherever
you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on your face.
Angel Blessings,
Earth Angel
Date: January
14, 2014 Sweet Received:
Chocolates Comment:Just
wanted to make sure we didn't run out of chocolates! Gotta watch that
Regina, LOL
Hello Regina,
I want to inform you that the Guestbook Committee has chosen you to be This month's Guestbook Party Recipient! Over the next few weeks members Of our committee will visit your Guestbook, leaving you Gifts, Poems, Notes, & maybe a Chuckle or two.
We look forward to visiting you! We hope you'll like our visits too! If You would be so kind, please visit our committee pages & leave us a note in our Guestbook.
Let The Fun Begin!
Debby CL of Guestbook Committee
Dear Regina,
On behalf of the Garden Keepers we wish to congratulate you on your 3rd
year in the Garden of Friendship. Congratulations!
You are such an
important part of the Garden family, and we truly appreciate everything
that you do.
With love,
The Garden Keepers
"Age does not diminish the extreme
disappointment of having a scoop
of ice cream fall from the cone."
~Jim Fiebig~
Hi Regina
A three-bie –
congratulations *S*
Margaret C
Congratulatioons to being
such a true member
and a very diligent member
too
Ugglemor
Congratulations
Regina for making it 3 years with the Garden of
Friendship…and
I’m sure you’ll be celebrating many many more J
Love and
hugs
Lady Care
New beginning
Every day, every moment there is a new start
All the treasures and feelings of your heart
All the things that falls apart
A broken piece of the art
Yesterday is over and done
Today when so much went too wrong
When you get more rain than sun
When you loss more than you won
Then dont give up, hold on
Believe you are really strong
gathering your love and turn darkness to dawn
Smile till your wrinkles are gone
Tomorrow the day will be better than before
Tomorrow it is a new beginning
Tomorrow the golden sparkles are growing more and more
Tomorrow you be the one who is winning
Regina (thanks to Fanny)
Hi
Regina
My
name is “ Happy
Hyacinth ” and I am a Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms love to spread our petals all over the Garden!
Attached
are
my first gifts for you.
The
best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
(Mark
Twain).
Please
if you
get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
We
would love
to know you had visited and that our Blossoms had
brought
a smile to your
face.
Petal
hugs
Happy
Hyacinth
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here I am again sprinkling petals in your email box. A
friend is
one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you
can be ... ~Douglas Pagels ~ Flowers are the music of the
ground
From earth’s lips, spoken without sound. Please if you get a
chance, go to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs Happy Hyacinth
A
Blossom in the Garden of Friendship
My last visit for this week. Happiness often sneaks in
through a
door you did not know you have left open....... John Barrymore
In friendships fragrant garden, There are flowers of every hue.Each
with its own fair beauty and its gift of you to you. Please
if
you get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs “ Happy Hyacinth ”
Garden
of Friendship Blossom
Hi,
I am Debby your special friend for the month.
I will be keeping touch with you thru out the month.
Here is
a bit about
myself, I live in Maine with my husband Keith and our two
cats and dog.
I am the proud grandmother to two boys. The youngest lives in Florida
so I don't get to see him much at all.
The oldest on lives near me, But for unfortunate circumstances I cant
see him like I would want to.
I have many interests, I enjoy doing graphics on the computer and
chatting with friends. I also have been crocheting a lot trying to
Make gifts for birthdays and holidays instead of buying gifts. I feel
something made is so much more personnel.
I am hoping to learn about you also in the coming weeks.
Huggers
Your Special Friend
Debby
Congratulations
for winning the leader of the month
for February. You are a great and caring leader.
Cissy
Hi
regina,
just
dropping by to say a warm hello and
congratulations for being chosen Committee Leader of the month Feb.
You're
a big asset in our garden.
cheers
Arthur
I’m still
slow!
But, from all the Garden Keepers, congratulations
on your
recent recognition as a leader of the month, for Committee Leader in
the Special Friends Committee. You are appreciated!
With love,
The Garden
Keepers
Hi
Regina,
I
wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful weekend and leave you with a
gift from me to you.
My
weekend will be spent mostly getting outside in the fresh air with my
hubby and dog. We are
Finally
starting to get temps that are warming up.
Fingers
crossed maybe spring is finally getting here. This has been a really
rough winter for us.
Well
I hope your well.
Huggers
Hi
Regina,
I
hope this finds you
well. All is good here in Southern Maine.
The
weather has been a
bit strange but that's New England for you!
We
have a few nice days
to tease us for spring then had snow again right now its been real cold
at night again.
I
am so wishing for
spring to see the flowers blown and the grass turn green.
After
this winter I
don't even care about the mud! Hahaha.
I
have been busy with
my grandson Aiden he is five. He is finally back in my life again.
I
watch his during the day for his other grandparents, I also take him to
school and pick him up. Then in the afternoon I take my husband to work.
Because
we only have
one vehicle makes it kinda rough but it is well worth spending time
with Aiden.
I
would really like to
hear from you sometime. Well Aiden should be here any minute so I must
go.
Huggers
What
a beautiful card! The trees, ferns, and wildflowers remind me so much
of where I used to live out in the forest! Spring was especially
beautiful there. I'm so happy to have you as a special friend, looking
forward to hearing more from you, and thanks so much! Love and Hugs
from Grandma Lyn
Oh,
thank you so very much for the beautiful card. It reminds me a stream
below my Grandmother's house that use to visit a great deal. Beautiful
and quite. Oh, and spring! Cissy
Dreams...
Sitting
cozy on the chair with my cat next to
me and a cop of coffee I start this article and after staring long to
the screen I start with dreams. Every person has it.
Dreaming
of fame, succes and money, dreaming
of life or love...
I
guess without dreams life is colorless. I
surely needs it. Without dreams I dont survive.
There
was a time that I read travelstories.
People who walked through countries or by bycle or even a horse. People
who sail away, meeting different coasts and countries. Meeting other
people. Chasing your dreams. I always imagine and fantasize myself to
that journey. Making my life as beautiful as possible. To be an
adventure with all its glory.
Sitting
in the chair I have to smile.
Ofcourse things arent always well. When you are sitting in your
livingroom or living life outside on the road. Danger can be
everywhere. And how about sleeping while you are on the travel? And the
eating?
My
cat Buffy wants to get some attention. I
give it to her and it cross my mind that this little black and white
creature is only a small tiger. Still she perfers the life with me,
always food and wonderful spots where she can sleeps.
Do
you dream sometimes? I do.
I
want to write a book but then it has been
weeks since I write to it. Days are spending with daily things. But if
I really, really want to do it, you really find a way to make it true.
I
wanted to express myself in music. When I
visit the theather and see the stars singing their songs I wish I could
stand there even I dont have a talent or a great voice. Still I feel
the music moving my body and fears are not important when you stand
before the crowd.
I
wish I had money enough. Then I could buy
myself a house where some animals and people can find a place where
they can make their lives there. I wish I could help with my money for
others to forfill their dreams and grow something good there. My admire
goes to people who help others.
But
still here I am, taking a chocolate and
enjoying its deelight.
In
dreams there are no dark storms and bad
luck. Or when it is, you easily overcome that. In dreams there is
succes and happiness at the end of the rainbow. In dreams everything is
possible.
I
smile to myself. Perhaps I will never go
around the world and meeting what I like to meet. Unfortunally I dont
have the money for it and the years are running fast now. But still the
dreams are mine.
What
is your dream? What would you like to do?
Some
wise words at the end of this
dreamstory...
I would
say, enjoy the day
If you go
or like to stay
as long
as you walk your own way
Buffy
has her catdreams now and ofcourse I
take another chocolate by my coffee. :-)
Hello
Regina,
Just
stopping by to see how you have been doing.
I am
doing pretty good in my part of the world we are finally starting to
see spring!
My
daffodils are coming up I am so excited to see them! The birds are
singing and I even found
A
black and orange caterpillar that will be a monarch!
Today it is
raining which I have expected being it is April.
Well
send me a line and let me know how are doing.
Please
stop by our homepage
Huggers
Oh
my goodness, what a lovely gift is this sigtag!!!! You have
captured so much that is me!! The setting, the trees, a verse
from my favorite Bible chapter,
and even the dappled grey horse is what
I would wish to have if I could have a horse!!
I will use
this
sigtag proudly and will tell everyone it is from my dear friend
Regina!!
Thank
you so much!
Big
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
What
a beautiful card, thank you so much! Grandma Bunny has been coloring
over a hundred eggs today, for the grandkids to hunt tomorrow after
church....
Grandma doesn't hop as
fast as she used to, but will do her
best to get them all hidden in time. :-) Wishing you a most blessed
Easter, sweet friend,
with love from Grandma
Lyn
Oh,
my goodness, thank you, thank you, thank you, these tags are just
fabulous!! But I am so sad to know this is your last visit.
It’s
always so great to hear from you! I will go sign the
guestbook
right now because I don’t want to forget it.
Love
and Great Big Hugs to
You....
Grandma
Lyn
Before
I start writing my article I wonder
and let my thoughts drift away all kinds of directions, wondering what
I start to write about.
I
choose Love now. Cause it is a bumpy road.
It is not easy.
Today
in my lovelife my spouse and I where
talking about our relationship. We have good things here but also bad
times. Around 11 years we are together and at times he makes me very
unhappy but I met also happy times with him. I guess it is the other
way around too.
Sometimes
it feels the fuel has run out. I
guess in a way I am happier alone. Certainly more creative. But we
share a house together and selling it means a lot of trouble and we
left with a debt. Then see if you find houses for ourselfs. Something I
so fear.
But
men and women are so different. I compare
our relationship with the sitcom According to Jim. I think you see how
men are and thinking. I dont want to offend anyone. And ofcourse it is
played in a smiling way. But still women comes from Venus and man from
Mars.
We
are still together, walking on the bumpy
love road. I dont know how it ends.
Many
books and movies have the subject love.
A
lot of songs are written on love. Some are
really heartbreaking.
I
love to listen to Bon Voyage from Kim
Carnes and Its over by Level 42 but also Stay with me till dawin by
Judy Tsuke. And lately I like to read lovebooks. I start to write (in
dutch) a book to but lately I dont added lines to it.
I
want to finish positive so I close with:
Kahlil Gibran on Love
When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams
as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for
your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches
that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to
the earth.
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred
bread for God's sacred feast.
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets
of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's
pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of
love's threshing-floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your
laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I
am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds
you worthy, directs your course.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of
loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a
song of praise upon your lips.
Hello
Regina
Well
this will be my last visit with you. I
hope you have enjoyed my visits and gifts.
I
also hope you have a wonderful weekend and
next month brings you great happiness.
Also could you please visit our
guestbook
Your Special Friend
Debby
Hello
Regina
I
am PsLoveSheila and I will be your special friend for the next few
weeks.
I
will be sending you little little things to put a smile on your face I
hope :D .
Also
I hope to get to know you my friend a little better. We all
can use another friend cant we ??
I
hope that I am a friend that you will be willing to lean on and come
too if you ever need me :)
Thanks
to internet a friend Ageetha as contacting me a few months ago. Around
the year 1995 we saw each other, we where visiting Melissa Etheridge
when she came to the Netherlands. We share our pain and friendship and
lots of coffee and candles and music. We just started our lives and
talked about our dreams and expectations. The first computers (heavy
and simple) just started and the first mobile telephones.
Sometimes
we worked together for a party event
agency. We cleaned and prepare but also we paint the icecream cars
together and played as clowns or cowgirls. We talked about life and
boyfriends.
The
party event agency went broke and a lot was changing with some friends
our friendship ended. Ageetha moved away, following her husband and I
went to my search to another work. Too fast we didn't saw each other
and the other members of the event agency did go their way and we lost
each other.
Sometimes
I googled Ageetha but it was she who find me. And last week we saw each
other after trying and trying to get a meeting. Meanwhile I
live together with my spouse and his two sons and she was became mother
and got a grandchild also. Now she is in the middle of the divorce now.
But
this lady is strong. Always has. She is so strong and warm. Her trust
is as roots as a tree so deep in Mother Earth. Her love and warm is as
wide as branches of a grown tree. I never met any woman that is so
strong as she is. And after mm, it must be 25 years later, she is back
(and I am too). Our friendship starts to grow again.
Again
we have to know each other, talking about the good old times and the
people we lost contact too. Walked around the time of then, the
memories of that time and what we have from each other, some letters or
photo's and more and more memories are coming up.
Now
with mobile and what's app we stay in contact. The whole world has
changed. And we meet again of course. We even talked a bit about a
reunion of people of the event agency but that has to wait till she has
her live a bit on order.
She
is not changed. You can see I reach the age of 50 but Ageetha didn't
change much.
It
feels wonderful to see her and talk years by a few hours... Time is too
short. And when I drive to home I was thinking more to say and more and
more things are popping up in my mind. Things I thought I forgot comes
back (sometimes slowly)
It
is wonderful but yes strange too. So much time between us and I forgot
a lot what is happening then. Our friendship comes from the past but we
have to add new things to our friendship also in the future.
She
and her friendship is a gift but still it feels strange. It feels like
I dont know how this looks like. I am so aware about the time back then
and how life is now.
I
step on the path of friendship again... wondering how the journey
goes....
Hi Regina
The Miracle
Of Friendship
There is a miracle called Friendship
That dwells within the heart
And you don't know how it happens
Or when it even starts.
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift
And you realize that Friendship
Is God's most precious gift.
- Jean Kyler McManus -
Thank
you, dear Regina, for your beautiful card. I especially enjoyed the
flower arrangement game at the end. I love to buy and arrange pretty
flowers. Your caring is very much appreciated.
Hugs,
Joanne
Hi
Regina,
My
name is Whispering WildFlowerand I have come to visit you this week.
I am one of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and am so excited that I
am blossoming you.
Here I am to spread joy and friendship throughout the garden with my
precious petals.
I will drop in to see you several times this week when you least expect
it.
May
your flowers always bloom
Whispering WildFlower
Good
Evening,
On
behalf of the Site of the Week Committee, we would like to congratulate
Garden Member, Regina on being chosen as the recipient of this month's
Site of the Month award.
It will be available for one month.
Congratulations from the
Site
of the Week Committee
Congratulations
dear
friend for winning Site of the Month…..such an honor should not go
unnoticed J
The
time has come
for me to leave my petals in another member of the Garden of
Friendship.
Thank
you for
allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this week.
I
wish you all the best, and may happiness and sunshine follow you
wherever you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on your face.
I am
not to
far away I am in the Garden with the other
beautiful blossoms.
I do
have a small
request for you.
May
your flowers always bloom
Whispering
WildFlower
Awwww..
Thank
you , Regina..
I am
busy packing..leaving tomorrow (Monday) for the Pacific Ocean beaches
with a "Daughter of my Heart".
I'm
packing all kinds of goodies to munch on, books to read and camera to
take pictures.
Hugs
Mom
I love this, thank you. I am far behind
with
mail, I know you’ve sent more, and it is appreciated.
I’m
still battling the bacteria in my
lungs, and
now we’re trying a new
tactic to try to get rid of it. It’s getting old, but hopefully this
will work. One of the antibiotics I do with breathing treatments. It’s
very resistant to antibiotics. If this doesn’t work then the next step
I think is making several trips a day to the hospital for intravenous
antibiotics. I’m tired and frustrated. Thank you for letting me cry on
your shoulder. Love you much my friend. JusKuntree.
Cherished Friends
God must have known there would be times
We'd need a word of cheer,
Someone to praise a triumph
Or brush away a tear.
He must have known we'd need to share
The joy of "little things"
In order to appreciate
The happiness life brings.
I think He knew our troubled hearts
Would sometimes throb with pain,
At trials and misfortunes,
Or goals we can't attain.
He knew we'd need the comfort
Of an understanding heart
To give us strength and courage
To make a fresh, new start.
He knew we'd need companionship,
Unselfish... Lasting... True,
And so God answered the heart's great need
With cherished friends... Like you!
- Author Unknown -
Hi Regina
You remind me
of a flower,
Pretty, inside and outside.
A reason why people smile everyday,
A gift to all.
You remind me of chocolate,
Luscious and sweet.
Someone people can turn to in crisis,
Loved by all.
You remind me of a teddy,
Cute and huggable.
Someone people feel comfortable with,
Special to all.
You remind me of a balloon,
Happy and bouncy.
Someone people can have fun with,
Enjoyed by all.
You remind me of a lot of things,
But nothing can compare to the real person,
A friend I can look up to,
Cherished by me.
- Jenny Yu -
Angel
Kisses & Bear Hugs
From
PsLoveSheila
God
Bless you always!!
Regina has been a great friend.
She is always there when you need her no matter what it's for.
She has a good attitude towards things.
If you don't know something you should never
be afraid to ask her she will always tell you
if she knows the answer.
She is a GREAT part of the garden..
Hi
dear Regina
Rose
of Friendship – well done *S* and congratulations.
Hugs
to you for all you do.
Margaret C
Dear
Regina,
congratulation to receiving the Rose of Friendship Award!
You deserve it so much and I agree 100% with the words, someone wrote:
"Regina has been a great friend.
She is always there when you need her no matter what it's for.
She has a good attitude towards things.
If you don't know something you should never
be afraid to ask her she will always tell you
if she knows the answer.
She is a GREAT part of the garden.. "
Thank you for all you do!!!
Hugers from
--
Congratulations,
Sweetie
Your kindness and friendly nature certainly
deserves this award.
Much love to you
Mom
Congratulations,
my dear friend, you so deserve
this award. You give so much of yourself to the garden. Cissy
They
sure got it right this time!! You are a
wonderful
friend to each and every one of
us
in the Garden and we all love you!!
Congratulations
on receiving this great
award,
you definitely deserve to have it.
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hi
Regina,
On the Rose Of Friendship it was
well
deserved
I know who gave it to you..
It was.......
Keep going.....
ME!!!
You are always there when
someone
needs you.
You are all over the Garden and
you
have Guestbook Butterflies too..
YOU are also a great friend
too..
Yes it was me. In the email I
first
sent you.
If you kept scrolling down all
the way
to the bottom and read
as
you go it told you who it was
I am glad you had a golden day
yesterday..
We all deserve them every now
and
then.
I am glad you came into my life
also
you are a great person.
You
are a really good friend, always there to be when needed
Yiou
are well worth that appreciation
Ugglemor
Hello Regina,
Thank you for sending the blank gifts. I will use them when I can send
special support messages.
Please excuse my being MIA from the Newsletter and Special Friends
committees this past week? While we are now back to our usual routine
after our return from visiting my family in the US, since we brought
our grandson (he is four years old) along with us on the voyage,
children usually take a little longer so he has been staying with us
for a short while. Also, with the damp weather I've had some arthritis
pain in my shoulders and hands for a few days thus the reason why I
wasn't able to send in my Newsletter article. If it's still possible to
send it in I can have it ready for you later today. Today our grandson
is with us but I can take a few moments to send it to the Yahoo group.
I will also do my Special Friends list a little later today as well.
Congratulations on winning the Rose; you really
deserve it!
P.S. I am wondering if when you have a moment if
you can help me update my web site.
Thank you and best wishes for a happy midweek!
Hi Regina,
I want you to
know you are in my thoughts today.
I hope your
day is filled to sunshine..
A friend is
someone we turn to
When our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure
For our friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives
With beauty, joy, and grace.
And makes the whole world we live in
A better and happier place.
- Jean Kyler McManus -
Hello Regina
I hope your week has been
going good..
And that my little gifts
have been making you smile..
When we honestly ask
ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us
We often find
that it is those who instead of giving advice solutions or cures
Have chosen
rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender
hand.
The friend who can be
silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion
Who can stay with us in an
hour of grief and bereavement
Who can tolerate not
knowing not curing not healing and face with us the reality of our
powerlessness that is a friend who cares.
Too
bad the girl in
the tag doesn't have dark hair...I am no where near blond..just salt
and pepper colour.
(Photo
taken last
Sunday) I'll be 83 in august...Still hanging in..ha ha..
but
it is lovely with
the wolf..
Thank
you for the
gifts..
And
thank you fro
being so sweet.
Mom
Thank
you, Regina, for your very nice
note and pretty graphic gifts and tags; they are very much appreciated.
Wishing you a good summer weekend,
Congratulations
on winning leader of the month. You so deserve this my friend, you work
so very hard in the garden. from Cissy
Regina
Congratulations to the award - Ugglemor
To:
Regina
From: Cissy
Date: July, 1, 2014
Sweet Received:Birthday Roses
Comment:Happy 14th Birthday to my Dear chocolate loving friend! Big
chocolate hugs Cissy
Name:
Regina
Capture
Date: July 4th, 2014
Captured
By: Margaret C.
Reason:
Dear Regina - you are so generous and friendly
Hi
Regina
My
name is “ Merry Marigold ” and I am a Blossom in the Garden of
Friendship.
During
the week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as we
Blossoms
love
to spread our petals all over the Garden!
Every
second brings
A fresh Beginning
Every
hour holds
A new promise
Every
night our dreams
Can bring hope and
Every
day is what you
Choose
to make it.
Attached are my first
gifts for you.
Please
if you get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
We
would love to know you had visited and that our Blossoms had
brought
a smile to your face.
Petal
hugs
“
Merry Marigold “
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here I am again sprinkling petals in your email box. Flowers
always make people better, happier and more helpful; They are sunshine,
food and medicine to the soul. Please if you get a chance,
go to
our Committee Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and
visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs “ Merry Marigold “ A
Blossom in
the Garden of Friendship
My last visit for this week. Love is like a beautiful flower
which I may not touch But whose fragrance makes the garden a place of
delight just the same. Please if you get a chance, head
along to
our Committee Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and
visit our blossom guestbook
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We would
love to
know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a smile to your
face! Petal hugs “ Merry Marigold ” Garden of
Friendship
Blossom
My old teddybear
almost as old as I am
He is the only with the heart of gold
His golden fur is mostly gone
But his sunlight brown eyes sparkle
We are growing old
My old teddybear even has not a name
But this does not matter
We have a strong friendship that stays the same
He comfort me when I am sad.
He smiles when I am glad
We are never apart
My old tears found a way into his heart
This old, worn out teddybear is with me
And together we are free
Standing watch by my bed
is my old teddybear
Useless for anyone but priceless for me
My hearttreasure
Regina
Hi Regina,
TLC is celebrating GOF's 14th
birthday bash, hope you are enjoying it and having a lovely day!
TLC,
Vicki/Vikster
Hi Regina
Popping
into your email box with TLC hugs.
Hoping
you are enjoying the birthday celebrations for the Garden’s 14th
birthday.
Well that sure does
make me smile!! And yes, I do love
puzzles,
and the one you sent is so pretty....just finished
working
it. Thanks for being my special friend!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Hi
Regina,
thank you for the puzzle. Yes, I like it! Thank you also for the
beautiful e-card you sent to me. How cute.
Is it great we have summer ? Yes, it is!I enjoy the warm days and you
for sure too.
Hope, everything is okay in okay in your little world.
Well, I wish PS Sheila all the best. Hope it is not serious.
Hugs, Mira
from
Joanne :-)
Hi, Regina,
I
always enjoy your visits and have loved all these extra
ones!!
And the tags are just beautiful, thank you so much! You are
always welcome in my mailbox!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Thank you Regina for
this beautiful gifts. You are very creative. Guestbook I signed already.
Seeming the summer is gone. Weather like fall here. Brr, not ready for
coldness.
Love and hugs,
Mira
Hi, Regina,
These tags are all just darling, thank you
so much!! You are the best special friend ever!!
Haven’t
been on the computer much the last few days, as it hurt just to have my
arm on the desk. I was stung on the wrist last Sunday by a
wasp,
while I was pulling some weeds in the back yard, and my whole right arm
has been swollen, red, painful, and oh, so ITCHY I could hardly stand
it! I’ve been stung a few times before and have never had
much of
a reaction, so this really surprised me.
Anyway, much better now....and going to go
sign the guestbook.
BIG HUGS to you and more thanks!!
I especially love this teapot!!
Love,
Hi
Regina,
Thanks
for visiting me. Beautiful gifts :)
Hugs,
Birgitta
To:Regina From: Cheri Date: September 1,
2014 Sweet Received:sscandystore_chocolates Comment:Oh because she can
beg for them so very sweetly...
plus I gotta stay on her good side. Oh and then she really does deserve
them. Love you, Regina!
Today August 31st is a special
day in Garden Of Friendship
It is Regina's Birthday
and we have a lovely surprise made just for you
So please come on over to Happy
Birthday
and let the celebration begin.
We wish you a wonderful day.
Your pages were created by Kat
and they will be zipped up and sent to you.
Your quilt is a gift made by the Quilters Committee Birthday
Quilt
and will also be zipped and sent to you.
Hugs, Kat & Garden Of Friendship Special Occasions Committee
Waving
to Regina.
Happy
Birthday for August 31st.
Margaret
Wishing
you a very happy birthday,
hoping
you have a wonderful day
filled
with the things you love
and
the people who love you!
Big
Hugs from Grandma Lyn
Thank you,
Regina..
Happy belated Birthday to
you, too.
I just returned home from
Colorado last night. (been gone most of August)
Lots of catching up to do.
Hugs and loves MM
Thank
you, I love the card. I have 2 cats so loves. My oldest one will be 17
yrs old
Thank you
Big hugs
Cissy
Thanks
so much for the darling card....made me wish I was walking along that
street filled with so many pretty flowers! Love and Hugs, Grandma Lyn
Dag lieverd,
Wat
een ontzettend leuke kaart heb je gestuurd.
Dank
je wel.
Echt
een hele leuke verrassing voor een kattenfan als ik .
lieve
groet
Helen
.Hope you like my little poem. Thinking of you
today. Have a great one.
Huggers........Special
Friend.........Edwina
Hi
regina,
first
of all my belated bday greetings. We were out of town and got no chance
to drop you a line.
Good
work! you made our Summer special simply at its best. I know you have
dedicated so much time in preparing
the
contents and working with Dynamic drive. A big hugs and thanks for a
job well done.
enclosed
pls. find my article for the next issues. I am now a bit confused, is
it for Sept. or October.
have
a great day,
Arthur
Hi,
Regina,
It’s
been a busy week for me, then no school today so I had some of the
grandkids last night and today, for a sleepover. Lots of fun
but
I am a bit tired tonight and just now getting to my mail, as the kids
have been on my computer a good part of the day.
Love
the photos from Moon and Back. It’s been a long time since I
visited their site, I used to go there for websets and loved their
work, but I don’t make many webpages any more. Maybe I should
go
take another look around.
Also
just love your tag of the daisies and the curtains blowing, that is so
pretty!
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
from
Edwina
Hi
Regina
My name is Earth Angel, and I am an Angel in the Garden of Friendship.
During the coming week, you will be hearing from me at
random, as
I shower you with Angel Hugs and spread some sunshine
& Angel
Blessings on your day. Please visit the following page and you will
learn a little more about the Garden's Angels.
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/angels/ Attached is my 1st
gift *s* and I hope your day is filled with rich blessings. Please
visit our guestbook, we would love to hear from you
http://pub38.bravenet.com/guestbook/show.php?usernum=3207179482
Angel Blessings & Hugs "Earth Angel" Garden of Friendship
Make
yourself familiar with the angels,
And
behold them frequently in spirit; For, without being seen,
They
are present within you. (St Francise Sales) Please
visit
our guestbook, we would love to hear from you
http://pub38.bravenet.com/guestbook/show.php?usernum=3207179482
Angel Hugs Earth Angel
Hi Regina
Angels trust that we each have our own runway and will take off on
schedule.
Below is a poem to share it with
you. I also have included little gifts for you.
Come fly with me beyond the stars where
angels are, beyond our fears.
Where Angels are and there together sit
beside, the hands of God.
We watch the day approach when we will fly.
We’ll see our many wishes touch the sky and
happiness become a dream that lives in peace and harmony and doesn’t
die.
Angel Blessings, Earth Angel Garden of
Friendship
The
river of life flows with angels upstream, blending bliss and sadness
with the knowledge that you’ll meet happiness around the bend.
Remember the rustle of the wind reminds us an angel is near.
Angel Blessings to you "Earth Angel"
The
time has come for me to spread my wings and move on to visit another
member of the Garden of Friendship. I hope you have enjoyed
the
last few days and that it brought you many smiles. I enjoyed
spoiling you. I am never far away in the Garden, and any time
you
need me, all you have to do is call my name. Please feel free
to
email me any time, whether you need a friend, a shoulder to cry on or
someone to share a special moment with. I am always here for you, for I
am your Garden Angel. My address is:
earthangel@gardenoffriendship.org You may hear from me again
from
time to time *s*. I do have a small request for you. I would
ask
that you visit our Angel's page and pick up my last gift for
you.
While you are there, please take the time to sign our guestbook so I
know you were there. You can visit the page
at:http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/angels/gifts.htm Thank
you
for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this past week or
so. I wish you all the best, and may happiness and sunshine
follow you wherever you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on
your face.
My name is .. Rosebud, and I have come to visit you this week.
I am one of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and am so excited that I
am blossoming you.
Here I am to spread joy and friendship throughout the garden with my
precious petals.
I will come to to visit you a few times this week, when you least expect
it.
If you would like to learn more about how we Blossoms came to life,
look at our pages on http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/~blossoms
Until next time, have a fantastic week and I'll see you again real soon
Love, Rosebud
Hello
again my dear sweet friend,
Here
I am again, it is me Rosebud and I have come into your inbox once again
to shower you with my beautiful and fragrant rose petals. I
have
made you a little gift along with a special poem, I hope you like
it. Please enjoy what is left of this week and stay well and
safe
until I come visiting again. If you have not yet done so I
would
love for you to sign our guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ Take care my friend.
Hugs, Your Garden
Blossom
Rosebud
Roses,
so soft and trully beautiful
the flower of my heart
never growing apart
Roses are so truthful, youngful
Captured by its smooth embrace
Asmile in my face
Now as the
sun gazes at the rose
Its love for it waxes strong
Never wanting to lose sight of it
For its beauty, it continues to long
Such
a strong and gentle flower
Roses, so full of grace
Be captured
by its smooth embrace
Be captured
by its smooth embrace
Journey
of Rosecolors;
Amazon, a lovely soft butterfly coloration
Ballerina, small and single soft pink roses
Blossomtime; double blossoms of soft pink decoration
Earth Song has fragrant double flowers, so bright
Golden Celebration, sunshining yellow scent
Moonlight so angelic silverwhite
Rose a Parfum de lHay with cherry red blossoms, velvet
Winter sunset. Orange Golden beauty! The one you chose
My love of the rose
My heart as of the rose that only grows
Regina Carolina Jansen
Regina
Carolina Jansen
Rich, mocca or vanilla coffee, it doesnt matter what
Chocolate, the food for the soul and heart
Just a golden moment for me
Rough and tender, chocolate
Comfortableness
Just like an angel song.
Thanks
for everything you do for GOF your page is full of your gifts from
friends
Ugglemor
Hi
dear friend….I’m here wishing you a big CONGRATULATIONS for winning
“Dedication Site of the Month”. Your site is beautiful and is
certainly deserving of this award J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
So
happy to see you have won the Dedication Site of the Month
award!
I just finished going through every single page of it and enjoyed it so
much! (Can’t believe you saved all of my special friend
emails!) Congratulations, sweet friend, you definitely
deserve
this award!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Of
course I am not surprised - your site is so beautiful. Vintage
Autumn
is my favorite
season also, and oh, goodness, a BAKING card, what could be more
perfect? Of course I had to look at it three times to see all the
recipes! The plum tart was tempting, and I love apple dumplings, but
it's the crumble that stole my heart and that I'm most likely to be
making soon, yummy!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Hugs from
Grandma Lyn
Its been a little
while since I sent out my
messages to my Special Friends..........so here I am sending one to
you. It is raining here today, not nice weather here at all.
What is it like where you live?.............Have a great day.
Wow! So many beautiful
gifts! Thanks so much for your visit Regina!
I shall go and sign the
guestbook now.
Hugs,
Birgitta
Oh,
goodness, you really have spoiled me today....the tags are just
fabulous!!!!!! I love them all but especially the country
road
one, and the little blue house. You are just the
best!! I
know it’s going to be great working with you in SF....looking forward
to my first care list next week. Going to go sign the
guestbook
right now!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear Regina, I
LOVE to be spoiled!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't stop. All my love,
Hannah!
My
name is “ Hippy Hibiscus ” and I am
a Blossom in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the week I will sprinkle some
of my petals in your email box as we Blossoms
love to spread our petals all over the
Garden!
Hibiscus
flower, beauty so
bright & fragrant
bringing hummingbirds from afar
Bees cannot resist colors so
enticing
blossoms so large they overwhelm
causing creatures to give a
stare
I wish you lasted every season
I would put you in my daily
view
Hibiscus flower, beauty so bright & fragrant
Attached are my
first gifts for
you.
Please
if you get a chance, head along to our Committee Pages
Here I am again sprinkling
petals in your email box.
Flowers always make people better,
happier and more helpful; They are sunshine, food and medicine to the
soul.
Hi
Regina
My
last visit for this week. It flourishes in the tropical sun
Its
colors radiant A burst of sun. It dots the land In a
tropical
breeze Where the coconut trees Sway too and fro The scent
sways
sweetly Around you in bliss Its colors so soft It makes you think Of a
rainbow just passed In it’s beautiful wake. Vibrant the
colors
Captured in tapestry art A custom we have From a culture lost.
Its beauty sublime It’s a work of art One that was made By the creators
hand Please if you get a chance, head along to our Committee
Pages http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/blossoms and visit our blossom
guestbook http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/ We
would love to know you had visited and that our blossoms had brought a
smile to your face! Petal hugs “ Hippy Hibiscus ”
Garden
of Friendship Blossom
Harvest, A time to
collect
A heart full of love and care and dreams of bright gold
Rough fragnances of memories about protect and to hold
Victory of sweet heartwhispers unfold
Earth is magical. Harvest reflect
So it will be perfect
Twisting from young to old
Regina
Dear Regina,
thank you for the cute Halloween Card ... smiles on my face. Puzzle is
great too.
Have beautiful weekend.
Hugs and Love
Mira
Dear Regina,
thank you for the share! I enjoyed so much. So long ago I saw the North
Sea, may be 15 years. I like our old North Sea more than East Sea,
which both are in Germany.
The shopping street is interesting too.
Wish you a beautiful Sunday.
Lots of hugs Mira
Hi Regina,
Thank you for
dropping by. I love the pics and the sites are perfect for finding
inspiring pictures.
Have a lovely day
dear friend
Hugs
Ann
Dear
Regina,
thank you for this nice card. Had lots of fun playing it :-)
Have a good Advent time.
Hugs Mira
Thank you for
the lovely e card. I hope you have a lovely day.
Hugs
Ann
Dear
Regina,
Thank you so much
for being my special friend. I have loved and appreciated all the
lovely gifts and visits, Keep up the excellent work.
Hugs
Ann
Dear Regina,
thank you so much, for the wonderful poem and photo. Both touched my
heart.
I also wish you a good Christmas Time. I hope you are well my dear
friend. In any case I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.
Hugs from Mira
Regina
These
were
photographed by my daughter – they are in our back yard
between house and shed.
Mother & 3 babies.
We also have
Magpies, Kookaburras
and many other native parrot type birds nesting
in trees around
our farm house-yard.
Margaret
Dear Regina
Best Wishes
from Margaret C
Hi Regina
Thankyou for being my Special
Friend in past week.
Cheerio
Margaret C
Hi
Regina
This
hoop pine near
our cattle yards was struck by lightning in storm few nights ago.
We
lost power for 4
hours.
See
how green the
grass is after 4 inches of rain !!
Margaret
Dear
Regina, What a beautiful card. Thank you so much. I wish you and yours
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2015. Hugs Ann
In the sunset I stand alone staring at the magnificent colors of the sky All kinds of questions whispering why Feeling so much on my own
In this peaceful solitude I have my moment of reflection All the outside world subdued Inside a turmoil of action and deep affection Slowing melted to a tear This was another year When I walked the road of fear losing some hearttreasures so dear milestones of cheer all in a single tear
Regina
I
am so happy to see that you got first place for your poem this
time!! It was the one I voted for. So much emotion,
so much
feeling in this poem....that’s what I appreciate the most in poetry.
Big
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
From Debby
I
wish everyone a safe & Happy New Year
See you all back in 2015
Love & Hugs, Kat
from Helen
Hungover
Hi
dear friend…it will be so nice to have you as a special friend…because
I love the personal gifts you make J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Ha,
ha, yes, I know who you are, and this is definitely a great start to
2015!! Those are some beautiful tags, thank you so
much!! I
guess I had better get busy on some spoiling, too. Big hugs
to
you!
Really…I
would think that everyone would respond. Someone is going out
of
their way to make someone feel special…so I always respond to each
Special Friend I get… J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
We
are starting a new care group this month, and I was so glad to find
your name on my list! I do hope this new year has started off
great for you.
On
Sunday our
family celebrated the 3rd birthday of my great-grandson
Brennon. It was an afternoon of lots of laughs and fun for
all of
us, and especially for Brennon, who entertained us all with his antics
as he plowed through the “dirt” on his construction site cake.
Wishing
you a
wonderful 2015 and a great week ahead!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear Special
Friend,
It’s
a cold winter
day here in Tennessee, with
rain,
ice, and
possible snow on the way today.
The
ducks that
live in the tiny lake next to my
house
are not
swimming today....they are
WALKING across the
ice. Soon I will call them
over and give them
a nice lunch of bread cubes.
I
hope this finds
you warm and safe, and I wish
you
a wonderful
week ahead!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
My
name is “ Miss Magnolia ” and I am a Blossom in the Garden of
Friendship.
During the
week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as
we Blossoms
love
to spread our petals all over the Garden!
She
is a delicate flower
Dressed in
white, like a blushing bride
Open
wide with possibility
She
is the epitome
Of
southern charm
And
Grace.
Her
admirers stand in aweOf such a perfect creation.
Her
fragrance is intoxicating
Her
beauty ..
Timeless
(Patricia
Neely-Dorsey)
Attached
are my first gifts for you.
We
would love to know you had visited and that our Blossoms had
brought a
smile to your face.
Petal
hugs
“
Miss Magnolia “
Garden of
Friendship
Hi Regina
Here I
am again sprinkling petals in your email box.
Oh
beautiful Magnolia, you’re blossoming again.
It’s
early Spring and there you are like you have always been.
Your
glorious Spring time beauty is wondrous to behold,
But
it is such a little while until your blossoms fold.
It
only seems a day or two from when you’re in full bloom
That
petals start to flutter down and leave with sad gloom
The
reason I feel gloomy is that just once each year
I
see your gentle beauty, then wait another year.
Upon
this wondrous earth of ours are many lovely things.
In
spring I marveled at the sights the kind your beauty brings.
Oh
beautiful magnolia, you are by Heaven blessed.
Spring
time has many wonders but you’re one of the best.
Petal
hugs
Miss
Magnolia
Hi Regina
My last visit
for this week.
In
friendships fragrant garden,
There are
flowers of every hue.
Each with
its own fair beauty
.. and
its gift of you to you.
We would love
to know you had visited and
that our blossoms had brought a smile to your face.
Petal hugs
“Miss
Magnolia”
Garden of Friendship
Blossom
Good Morning, Dear
Special Friend,
Thinking
of you
today, and hoping you
are
having a great
weekend!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
A
friend of mine
dropped by, dear God, for just a friendly chat...
We
sipped a cup of
coffee and we talked of this and that...
Our
visit was not
planned at all, but as she passed my way...
My
friend just
stopped to say “hello” and pass the time of day.
You
know how much I’m
grateful, God, for kind and thoughtful friends...
It’s
folks like these
that bring my life its richest dividends...
Because
they bring a
friendly word, they share a smile or two...
And skies
that had a tinge of gray become a brighter blue.
A Diary
All alone in my own home
Slowly my hand touch the new diary
2015, a new year
2015 will bring fear and cheer
All kinds of thoughts and dreams I will wrote in my new diary
Words with fiery oratory
Adventures full of bravery
Meetings with priory
I will write it down in my diary
Now the pages are empty
Soon I write plenty
Now I sam sitting with a pen in my hand
Let time passing by
Touching the new diary with a smile
I so feel that I give 2015 a try
A dairy a year, that is my lifestyle
Regina
My
first story in 2015. I wonder what I shall write about. This morning I
so knew I took a book I am reading and discuss that with you. And later
on I wanted to share more about the childeren in my taxibus. Soon I was
thinking I do a talk about fashion but my first writing is that about
the drawing. Last week I bought pencils and a few coloringbooks for
adults. With some hesitation I paid for that. When I was home I store
it but at a lost moment I picked up the stuff and color the first page.
It felt strange. My first choice was just a try. I was thinking I hadnt
color anything when I was young and believe me that is very long ago.
Coloring is just for kids, I thought. But it was great. There is some
peace to do that. Drawing make you silent and just just pick a color
and a part of the drawing and start filling in without thinking. And
suddenly you are satisfy when you fill in some colors and it looks
good! You are drawing wonderful pictures; flowers, streetscenes,
butterflies, doodles, castles, animals, leaves. It is fun to do and you
cant stop if you give it a try.
Your
thoughts are drifting to nowhere's land when you choose a pencil and
start to drawing. And the white and black pages turns into wonderful
colourful drawings.
You
are just soooooo sweet J I’ve added it to my main home page
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Thank
you so much, Regina, for sending me the flower graphic and
for
the butterfly graphic.one
at the top of the page and the other on
the bottom. A beautiful graphic to start the page out and one to finish
it.
Love and hugs,
Cheri
Hi regina,
It's a great
pleasure to hear you again and I thank
for dropping some wonderful gifts in my inbox.
It's very much
appreciated.
Stay safe and
keep warm and above all have a
wonderful & sunny weekend.
Hugs
Arthur
aww
thank you they bare wonderful
Blackvelvet
Thank
you so much for the beautiful card...you are the best :)
Love and hugs
Lady Care
Thank
you so much for this beautiful card and yes, my dear, it did make a big
smile spread across my face.
Love and hugs
Cheri
Oh,
this is such a cute card, I really enjoyed watching the little
hummingbird! And yes, it definitely made me smile!!:-) Thanks so much
for brightening up my day!
Love and Hugs, Grandma Lyn
Thank
you so much, Regina! I'm sorry that Cissy left but I'm glad I've got
you filling in for her! from dear Amanda
Hi Regina,
Sorry for the
delayed response. Quite busy the last few days updating our new
internet connection.
Thank
you very for the friendship card and the sweets from our sweet shop. I
really appreciate it very much for thinking of me and above all your
friendship.
Hope
all is fine with you and your family.
Rose
and I are both having some bouts of arthritis.
It's cold here and still snowing.
Hugs
Arthur
Hi Regina
Congratulation on 3
years in the Garden.
Margaret C
It cannot
be just three years?
I think
we have been here for such a long time
and you
always a very eager member
Ugglemor
Congratulations
Regina,
One
being a Threebie in our
Garden Of Friendship, Please find attached a gift from all the Garden
Keepers,
Congratulations
Again
From
The Garden Keepers
Jewels, glittering in the snow As diamonds, I let them go Nightmoon makes it magic Unwrapped, free to let them flow And laughing, kissing hot in the glow Rough crystals in the weather You and me so happy together
Regina 2015
A
Diary
All alone in my own home
Slowly my hand touch the new diary
2015, a new year
2015 will bring fear and cheer
All kinds of thoughts and dreams I will wrote in my new diary
Words with fiery oratory
Adventures full of bravery
Meetings with priory
I will write it down in my diary
Now the pages are empty
Soon I write plenty
Now I sam sitting with a pen in my hand
Let time passing by
Touching the new diary with a smile
I so feel that I give 2015 a try
A dairy a year, that is my lifestyle
home with a
new pair
of soft, velvety leopard print
lounge
pants, along
with a matching hair tie
made from
the scraps.
We had a great time
working together, and I am
always
surprised at how fast she picks everything up.
My daughter
says who
knows, some day Kennedy
may be on
Project
Runway, telling the world
that her
grandma
taught her how to sew....
Hope you
will be
“sew” happy this coming week!
Love and
Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Dear Special
Friend,
Valentine’s
Day is
coming this week,
and
I hope you
will have a very
SWEET
day filled
with the things
you
love and the
people who love you!
I’m sending a
little gift, a sigtag
that
I hope you
will enjoy using.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Great
card, thank you so much....I enjoyed playing the candy game (best time
so far is 49 seconds) and am going back to play it again. Wishing you a
Happy Valentine's Day!! Love and Hugs from Grandma Lyn
Hi there,
Thanks so much for the sweet
Valentine!!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
tyvm you are so taleted
Blackvelvet
Hoi
Regina,
Dank je wel voor deze leuke Valantijn's kaart.
Fijne dag vandaag en geniet van je weekend.
liefs Helen
Dearest Regina:
Thank you for visiting and thank you for the beautiful gifts
and
poem. The poem was nice...but I don’t view winter with any
fond
thoughts. Somewhere in my heritage...there was a bear and I
inherited it’s genes. I hibernate during winter LOL!!
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
I love this
email Regina. Dank je wel.
Enne...
Helen
Dag
lief mens,
Dank
je wel voor je bezoekjes en je mooie plaatjes.
Liefs
en tot de volgende keer
Helen
Hi
Regina,
thanks for your Valentines thoughts and for being a Special friend.
What a lovely greeting Card. Happy, happy hearts day too.
Hugs
Arthur
Thank
you so much, Regina! The poems and
gifts are wonderful! Amanda
Oh, my goodness, these
gifts are all so beautiful!! Love each one, but the lavender
rose is my favorite!! Thank you so very much!! It’s
always wonderful having you as my Special Friend, of course....but you
are ALWAYS a special friend. And now I am off with lots of
smiles to sign that guestbook....
Love and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Oh….how
I love the special gifts you send. I keep them all in a
special folder J
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Thank
you so much, Regina, you’re wonderful and I’ve enjoyed your visits very
much!
Dear Special
Friend,
This
past week I
have been working extra at our
local
antique
mall, dusting and rearranging
my
booth of
collectible glass and china, and
taking
in spring
items such as glass baskets,
bunnies,
collectible hand-painted glass eggs,
and
other items in
spring colors such as
willow
green,
misty blue, and topaz yellow.
Even
after 30
years in the glass business, it
is
still a labor
of love, working with all the
pretty
glass
colors and patterns.
Wishing
you a
wonderful week, and the joy
of
doing work that
you love.
Big
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
aka
“The Glass
Lady"
Remember
that the most valuable
antiques
are dear old friends.
~ H.
Jackson Brown, Jr.
Dear Regina,
Sadly
this will be
my last email to you as your
Special
Friend for
a while, as soon we will get our
new
list of
names. It has been great to have your
name
this time, so
that I could send back some of
the
hugs that you always give out so
generously!
And so
for now I leave you with another little
gift, and
with lots of love and
hugs for my VERY special friend.
Best
Wishes,
Grandma
Lyn
Capture
the love of my beloved heart
With a
soft drop of memories on it
They give
me so much pleasure.
Things of
love; a really treasure
Memories
feeling as wonderful fairytails
In golden
rainbow colours
Loveletters to sign
All this
are Treasures of mine
My
special memovy treasures
Everlasting
love without measures
wrapped
in a golden ribbon
and a lovely smile
My road
was rocky and hard
but sometimes the scenic was breathtaking
Just trusting on my angel guard
A journey so facinating
My life
took strange turns
Life experience that sometimes burns
But deep down inside I so know
I have my heart to follow
Regina
I
sent you messages last week but apparently you did not receive them so
U am sending again this week. I hope they come through this
time.
First Visit
Hello my Dear GOF Friend,
My name is Elegant Orchid,
and I have come to visit you this week.
I am one of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms
and am so excited that I am blossoming you.
Here I am to spread joy and friendship throughout the garden
with my precious orchid petals.
I have also attached a gift for you too.
I will come to visit you a few times this week,
when you least expect it.
Until next time, have a fantastic week and I'll see you again real soon
Love, Elegant Orchid
Hello
Dear GOF Blossom Friend,
I hope you have enjoyed my week of blossom visits,
but sadly it is my time to go.
Every flower is a soul blossoming in Nature.
Enjoy my special flower blossoms sent to you in friendship
and because garden folks have the sunniest smiles……!!
Petal Sprinkles
Elegant Orchid
My friend,
How
are you doing? I
know you have had to make some changes in life and are carrying a heavy
load here at the garden. I'm here anytime you need me.
Big
Chocolate Hugs
Cissy
you
make me feel honoured
flowers
are not yet here where i live
God
bless you!
Ingegerd
Oh,
my, this is truly a beautiful
card! Loved the music, the lyrics, and everything about it. My
daffodils are blooming now around the back yard....and Gavin was so
excited this afternoon, he saw his first robin! So I think Spring has
arrived at last.
Hugs and Thanks,
Grandma Lyn
thanks
for consideration
Hej
frĺn mej
Ingegerd
Life is an opportunity, benefit
from it.
Life
is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty,complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfil it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is life, fight for it.
Mother
Teresa
Hello Regina,
Thank you so much for your lovely card; it's very much appreciated.
Wishing you a happy Sunday and a blessed new week.
Hugs,
Joanne
Really
- this is wonderful
so enjoyable
Thank you a lot for sending it to me
Ingegerd (Ugglemor)
Dear
Regina,
Just
a note to say I’m
thinking of you,
and
to wish you a
very Happy Easter!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Bunnies are cuddly,
The
large and the
small,
But
I like chocolate
ones
The
best of them all!
~Author
Unknown
Hello,
Regina!
My name is Lily of the Valley, and I have come to visit you this week.
I am one of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and I am so excited that
I am blossoming you. I am here to spread joy and friendship throughout
the garden with my precious petals.
I
will pop in to see you several times this
week, when you least expect it.
Until next time,
Lily of the Valley
Hello,
Regina!
Every flower is a soul blossoming in Nature. Enjoy my special
flower blossoms sent to you in friendship and because garden folks have
the sunniest smiles……..!!
Petal Sprinkles
Lily of the Valley
Dear
Regina,
Just
a note to say I’m
thinking of you,
and
to wish you a very Happy Easter!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Bunnies
are cuddly,
The
large and the small,
But
I like chocolate ones
The
best of them all!
~Author
Unknown
HelloRegina,
I'm a bright and breezy Dainty Daffodil Blossom, and I have come to
visit you this week. I am one of the Garden of Friendship Blossoms and
am so happy that I am blossoming you. Here I am to spread joy and
friendship throughout the garden with my precious petals.
I will pop in to see you this week, when you least expect it.
Until next time, have a wonderful week!
DaintyDaffodil
Hello again! I
am here to sprinkle some more blossoms! I hope the sun is shining where
you are.
Do you know
this poem, by William Wordsworh?
I
wander'd lonely as a cloud That
floats on high o'er
vales and hills, When
all at once I saw a
crowd, A host
of golden daffodils, Beside
the lake, beneath
the trees Fluttering
and dancing in
the breeze.
Continuous
as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretch'd in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The
waves beside them danced, but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: -
A poet could not but be gay
In such a jocund company!
I gazed - and gazed - but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought.
For
oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils.
Have
a good day! Dainty Daffodil
From
Selena with a smile
Gifts cause we celebrate our 15 years of Garden of Friendship
From Cissy
from Helen
from Cissy
Grandma Lyn
from Annie
from Birgitta
from
Preacher Man from
Tutorials
Hi Regina
My name is Earth Angel, and I am an Angel in the Garden of
Friendship.
During the coming week, you will be hearing from me at
random, as I shower you with Angel Hugs and spread some sunshine
& Angel Blessings on your day.
Angel Blessings & Hugs
"Earth Angel"
Garden of Friendship
Hi Regina
In a moment of quiet, dark stillness, or even in the bustle of daily
life, you may occasionally feel that you are in the company of an
angel. Revel in its divine presence! Please visit our guestbook,if you
have time. Angel
Hugs Earth Angel
An Angel’s gift is a gift of love; and an Angel’s work is never done.
Hugs
Earth Angel
Garden of Friendship
To:Regina From: Helen
Date:
July 2nd, 2015 Sweet Received:ssicecreamery_AssortedIceCreamTreats Comment:Hi
Regina,
As it will be hot in Groningen too
I'll send you a nice cool icecream.
Stay cool these days hon.
Love & hugs
Helen
To:Blossoms From: Margaret
C
Date:
July 2, 2015 Sweet Received:ssbakery_FrivolousFruitFlan Comment:Birthday
goodies for the special members of the Blossoms Committee. Enjoy!
To:Regina From: Cissy
Date:
July 2, 2015 Sweet Received:Birthday
Roses & Tempting Chocolate Comment:Happy
15th Birthday to my
Dear sweet chocolate loving friend!
Big chocolate hugs Cissy
Hi
Regina
<
Today I stumbled and once again
Was lifted up by an unseen hand.
What comfort and joy that knowledge brings.
For I hear the whisper of angel wings.
The guardian angels God sends to all
To bear us up when we stumble and fall.
Trust Him, my friend and often you’ll hear
The whisper of angel wings hovering near.
Angel Blessings,
Earth Angel
Garden of Friendship
Thank you so much Regina.
How nice of you to make those gifts - and they are beautiful. Thanks
again. Vintage
Oh
boy oh boy!!!! I am so happy to have
you for my special friend again!! Big smiles here.
Thank
you for the lovely tags....I especially love
the pink heart perfume one, as I have sold several collectible Fenton
perfumes like that over my years as the “Glass Lady” selling antique
and collectible glass.
Looking
forward to your visits.
Hugs,
Hi
Regina
Carve quiet spaces in life and in the silence you will hear the angels.
Love is sent on Angel’s wings.
Angel Blessings to you
"Earth Angel"
Hi
Regina I believe in angels ...
the
ones heaven sends.
I am surrounded by angels ...
they
are my best friends.
Angel
hugs from
Earth Angel
Day
and night no matter what
Your Garden Angels
are always close by you
To
help guard you and protect you
Till
someday you have your own wings to fly.
Angel
Hugs
“
Earth
Angel “
Garden
of
Friendship
From
Selena
Dear
Regina
The
time has come for me to spread my wings and move on to visit
another member of the Garden of Friendship. I hope you have enjoyed the
last few days and that it brought you many smiles. I enjoyed spoiling
you. I am never far away in the Garden, and any time you need me, all
you have to do is call my name. Please feel free to email me any time,
whether you need a friend, a shoulder to cry on or someone to share a
special moment with. I am always here for you, for I am your Garden
Angel. You may hear
from me again from time to time *s*. I do have a small request for you.
I would ask that you visit our Angel's page and pick up my last gift
for you. While you are there, please take the time to sign our
guestbook so I know you were there. You can visit the page
at:http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/angels/gifts.htm Thank you for
allowing me the opportunity to get to know you this past week or so. I
wish you all the best, and may happiness and sunshine follow you
wherever you may go, and I hope there is always a smile on your face.
Angel Blessings,Earth Angel
Hi
Regina
Celebrating
the Garden
of Friendship’s 15th Birthday through the Garden Angels.
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
My name is “ Sunflower Girl ” and I am a Blossom in the
Garden of Friendship.
During the week I will sprinkle some of my petals in your email box as
we Blossoms
love to spread our petals all over the Garden!
If I were a flower ..
I would be a sunflower.
To always follow the sun,
Turn my back to darkness,
Stand proud, tall and straight
Even with my head full of seeds.
~ Pam Stewart ~
Attached are my first gifts for you.
We would love to know you had visited and that our Blossoms had brought
a smile to your face.
Blossomy hugs
“ Sunflower Girl “
Garden of Friendship
Hi
Regina
Here
I am again sprinkling petals in your email
box.
This is my garden
I’ll plant with care.
Here are the seeds
I’ll plant in there.
The sun will shine.
The rain will fall.
The seeds will sprout
and grow up tall.
Petal
hugs
Sunflower
Girl
Hi Regina
My last visit for this week.
The sunflowers
gleamed
in the noon day sun
their flourish of
color
couldn’t be out
done.
the sparrows flitted
above their
ravishing
visages
they were enchantged
by their dazzling
mirages
We would love to know you had
visited and
that our blossoms had brought a smile to your face.
Petal hugs
“Sunflower Girl ”
Garden of Friendship Blossom
What a cute
and fun card!! Loved the music!! Great way to start my day....thank you
so much!! Yes, 15 years, and I have been here for almost that long. :-)
The Garden is still a good place to be! Love
and
Hugs, Grandma Lyn
A gift from Margaret C
Thank
you so much Regina for all your e-mails and beautiful cards.
You make my day when I get an e-mail from you - I just know it will
be beautiful!
I
also design at night when I can't sleep. We have had a real heatwave
here with many forest fires. Some days its scary, others less so.
Vintage
With a smile:
Oh,
I love these pictures,
lovely flowers and one of my favorite swallowtail butterflies, so
pretty!! Hope you also have a good break time....you do so
much, I’ll bet you are ready for a break from all this!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Rain
falls down on me thousands
drops of water rain
touching
inside, feeling humane
it sets me free
Sunlight breaks through
Behind dark clouds
Sending magical sparkling lights
like tiny little fairies magical wishes so true
unbelievable sights
thousands drops of water sparkling
inside dark benights
outside twinkle lights
Raindrops and sunlight
so bright
Creates the most wonderful rainbow
magical
sparkling
Twinkle
overcome the universe so great
Happy Anniversary to you both! May you enjoy many, many more!!! Ladyjen
My
Anniversary Pages:
well you got
beautiful pictures even though your
butt got sore, thank you for sharing your country to me, it's looks a
lot cleaner than our country, USA, i wish my husband could live over
there, he and i will be married for 46 years this coming February.
*Elizabeth*
Hi,
Regina!
Loved the card and enjoyed the game, going to play again and see if I
can do it faster...thanks so much for thinking of me, and wishing you a
great week!
Love and Hugs from Grandma Lyn
Hi,
Regina,
I
just wanted to tell you how very much I enjoyed seeing the photos of
your bike tour! What a lovely day you must have had....I
loved the beautiful pictures of the countryside, the wildflowers, the
little church (I would love to see what it’s like inside).
Thanks so much for sharing all this with me. It’s been a few
years since I was last on a bike, but I could just imagine riding along
this way, what fun that would be for me!!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Thank
you once
again for the beautiful creations you send from this site. I have
always loved their cards. Have a great week Regina and so glad to hear
from you.
Best Vintage
Dear
Regina, thank you so much for being such a SPECIAL friend, and for all
your emails, cards, and gifts!! These new tags are all just
fabulous!! I love every single one, but especially the little
house....just perfect for me! I have been busy today making
jam but just said goodbye to my care list and am looking forward to
getting my new list sometime this week. Guess I’d better go
fill out that form!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Thank
You
Elizabeth
Wishing
you the most wonderful birthday,
and
may all of your wishes come true!
Love
and Big Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Today August
31st is a
special day in Garden Of Friendship It
is Regina's Birthday and
we have a lovely
surprise made just for you So
please come on over to
and
let the celebration
begin. We
wish you a wonderful day. Your
pages were created by
Kat and
they will be zipped up
and sent to you. Your
quilt is a gift made
by the Quilters Committee
and
will also be zipped and
sent to you. Hugs,
Kat & Garden
Of Friendship Special Occasions Committee
Greetings
from Villa Rosa,
Italy.
Arthur
best
wishews for your birthday
with
as good weather as we have here in the north of you
Mom
Wishing
you a very Happy Birthday Regina!!! Hope your special day is a good
one!! Hugs,Ladyjen
Regina,
thank you so much for your message and the lovely gifts! They certainly
brought a bright spot to my day. I will be looking forward to your
other visits!
Hugs,
Lady Red
Hi
there,
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
thank you
for nice gift pictures
Now we are
entering September
Autumn
month with many brigth day to
wait for!
Ingegerd
in Sweden
Oh wat
leuk joh.
Mooie
naamtags. Heb ze opgeslagen zodat ik ze kan gebruiken.
Spoil
jij me maar. Ik sta er helemaal open voor
Lief
hoor.
En ik
heb rondgedwaald op jouw websites. Wat prachtig en wat een mooie
onderwerpen.
Heb
jij dat allemaal zelf gedaan?
Ik
moet er zelf toch ook eens wat aan gaan doen, zodat ik mijn eigen
website kan maken en onderhouden.
Mijn
oude website is klaarblijkelijk verlopen en Lady Care maakt een nieuwe,
maar die is nog steeds niet up and running.
Vooralsnog
was het een hele simpele website, maar als ik die van jou zie en bvan
anderen, kan er nog veel meer.
Liefs
voor nu
Helen
Dear
Regina,
Thank you for the wonderful gifts and for being my special friend.
Thank you so very much my dear, dear special, Friend.
Big Hugs
Cissy
Hi there,
Thanks so much for
the card! Hugs!
Cally!
Ph wat
een leuke foto’s zeg. Moet een mooie fietstocht zijn geweest.
Die
eerste met dat water vind ik prachtig. Ik pik ‘m in zodat ik ‘m op mijn
facebook pagina kan zetten.
Dagdag
Helen
Hi
there,
Great
photos!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
thank you
very very much for sharing your
photos from you ride with me
This is
something I like
Have my
eyes open when I walk and often try to
put what I see in my camera
again
thanks for
sharing
Ugglemor
Ingegerd
Hi,
Regina! These are some really really beautiful pictures. I salute your
courage in riding a bicycle these distances... I haven't ridden in so
long that I wonder if I still can! LOL! Hopefully, sometime in the near
future, I can see some of these amazing sights for myself. I want to
take a cruise to come across 'the Pond', as the Brits call the
Atlantic, because I do NOT fly.Not afraid of flying, you see, just of
crashing! Anyway, cruises are not cheap, nor is getting from the West
Coast to the East Coast, where all the ships going to Europe and Africa
and the like sail out of. But I keep planning, and maybe it will happen!
Anyway, have a wonderful day, night, or whatever it is where you guys
are over there!
Hugs,
Penney (Lady Red)
Hello, Regina!
Friends are the flowers in the garden of life. And like the
flowers we love and appreciate, so must we love and appreciate all the
friends we make on the journey of life. I hope you will enjoy the
blossoms and petals of friendship that fall on you today!
Petal Sprinkles to you!
Tender
Tulip
Just popping by to say 'Hello!' and to leave this little gift for you. Have a
wonderful day! Hugs
from
Tender Tulip
Thank
you so much dear Special Friend of Mine :).
Dank je wel lieverd.
Kaarten en berichtjes via Jacqui Lawson vin ik zo leuk om te ontvangen.
En....ik stuur ze ook graag zelf.
En nu ik bij de Newsletter hoor, moest ik ook maar een hard na gaan
denken over lid worden van Special Friend.
Laat me nog een keertje in een email weten wat ik dan allemaal moet
doen.
Liefs
Helen
Hello, Dear Regina,
I
have some photos to show
you. Last Sunday my daughter took me to show me an old
cemetery she had found in the middle of our town, that we had never
known was there. It was called Magnolia Cemetery, and was
filled with huge old magnolia trees. As we walked through it,
I said to my daughter that my friend Regina would love these
trees! So my daughter took a couple photos as we looked up
into one of the largest trees. It was past blooming, but the
ground was covered with the bright red magnolia seeds. Then as
we were leaving the
cemetery, we noticed a small stone with a
Pooh bear on it, very unusual among all the other stones, most of which
were from the 1800’s. We stopped to look and my daughter
asked me what language it was, and I said I think it’s Dutch.
I tried using an online translator but they are not that reliable and
the words it gave me didn’t quite make sense. I think it says
something like “We love you sooo much” but the translator said the
second word was “hold” so I’m not sure. Would love if you can
translate it for us!
Love and Hugs,
Grandma Lyn
Jacquie
LawsonYThank you Regin
for kind sending here
Such fine views here
I think you used it fot the one with the lone tree in the field?
I love puzzles
Ingegerd
Thank
you so much for the lovely note you sent, Regina! your wonderful wishes
are returned in like measure. Have a wonderful evening, and an even
better week!
Hugs!
Penney (Lady Red)
Regina,
Thank you for the beautiful card. I loved it! You so so dear and a
wonderful friend
Thank you
Cissy
Hello,
again, Regina! I got two
notes like this, and I'm not sure if you sent two separate ones or if
my email program just decided to double up my messages! LOL! But taking
no chance that you did send two, I wanted you to know that I am pleased
that you were kind enough to think of me, and I wish you a very
pleasant day (or evening, since I really have no idea of what time it
is where you are -- it's 8:30 Sunday night here in sunny Southern
California, and I think it may already be Monday morning there!), and
an even more wonderful coming week!
Brightest blessings from Penney (Lady Red)
Hi
there,
Great
photos!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
Wishing
you all a very good
Autumn
Elizabeth
oh
you have tryed till
illustrate the blood moon
Today thick mist when
I wake up Autumn is
definitely here
thank you for kind
greeting and gifts
Ugglemor
Ingegerd
a great
thanks for sharing your
day tour with me!
So interesting.!
The other day there was an interview with a lady farmer
She had sheep. And just had had them cut
But there is no one who is buying the wool here in Sweden nowadays
what a pity that that industri seems to be finished!
Ugglemor
Ingegerd
Dank je
wel voor de mooie
naamtag. Je foto’s van je wandeling zijn ook orachtig.
Waar ben je toen geweest?
liefs en fijne zondag
Helen
Regina,
Here are some of my photos:
The first is a
ship on Lake Ontario near my home
The second is an
Island in the Georgian Bay 3 hrs outside of Toronto
The third is me
on my Birthday a few weeks ago
The fourth is the
Toronto Skyline from Toronto Harbour on Lake Ontario
The fifth is
Niagara Falls about 2 hrs from Toronto
Cally!
Regina,
These
are beautiful! I
love where I live but sometimes I wish I lived some place like you do
where I could take bike rides and run into beautiful treasures like you
do. I live 10 miles out of town in the country and my closest neighbor
is about a mile away. I'm surrounded by woods.
Big
hugs
Cissy
Hi there,
Thanks for the great card!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
Jacquie
LawsonOh yes Regina
this Jacque Lawson Card is wonderful!
I just sent it to my daughter Birgitta the other day
Thank you for thinking of me!
Ingegerd (Ugglemor)
Thank
you, that's lovely Pippa
Wat
een leuke foto’s Regina.
Als je
er ooit aan toe komt, zou je eens naar Utrecht moetre gaan naar het
Museum “Van Speelklok tot Pierement.” Is zo’n leuk museum.
Liefs
Helen
thank
you for these fine shots from your motives for the camera.
interesting!
have a nice time
Ingegerd
Hi there,
Here is some photos I took this weekend.
Cally!
Photo 1: Fall leaves in
the country
Photo 2: The biggest
Pumpkin at the fair
Photo 3 Prize winning
pony at the fair
Photo 4 Me in fronto of
the house where
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone
Photo 5: One of the
oldest churches in
Canada
I
will send you a collage from my walk yesterday on my way home from
church
Ingegerd
Ugglemor
Regina,
thank you so much for this wonderful card and sorry for taking so long
to say that. I am afraid I have been working on a Halloween scrap kit,
and have neglected my email for a few days. I do appreciate your
thoughtfulness.... and the card made me hungry! LOL!
Hugs,
Lady Red
Hi there,
Such beautiful photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cally!
Beautiful,
your cellphone takes
good pictures. Here the leaves are turning their Autumn
colors some are going straight to brown because it has been dryer this
last couple of months. The temperatures are getting alot cooler here.
Right now I just have the door open going out onto my deck no
windows.
Big Hugs
Cissy
i know
you love trees!
Thank you for these glints from your walk
Love it!
Ingegerd
Mooie
foto’s joh. Je hebt er kaas van gegeten.
De
eerste is heel bijzonder met die boerderij en die 3e met dat oen veld
erachter ook.
Dank
je wel
liefs
Helen
Hi
there,
These
photos are stunning!
Cally!
Thank
you...Lovely..
I prefer summer with the bounty from the gardens and being able to work
outside in nice weather..
Hugs
MM
Regina,
What beautiful
pictures! Some of them look like were I live. The leaves are changing
here too. I love the Autumn colors as I drive down the road and the
crisp nip of cold in the air.
Big Hugs
Cissy
Awww, Regina..
You were already my
special Friend.
This is icing on the
cake.
Thank you
Love ya
Mom
Hi
Regina,
what a lovely autumn greetings! They say autumn is the spring of
winter. It's a gift of nature and we must love & protect it.
Thank you for being my special friend.
Hugs,
Arthur
Thank
you so much for this awesome card. Jacquie Lawson has the best e-cards
on the net and I love getting them. You have a wonderful Autumn too
Regina.
Love and hugs,
Cheri
Hi
Regina, thank
you my special friend for your visit and the wonderful tags.
It means a lot. hugs Arthur
I
am a happy little Blossom called “"Bashful
Bluebells"
and I am here to sprinkle you with my beautiful blossoms,
randomly this coming week. If
you want to know more about us please call to our
Garden of Friendship Blossom pages on
www.gardenoffriendship.org/~blossoms
and while you are there please sign out guestbook *S*
http://pub46.bravenet.com/guestbook/3874708434/
Until
later Garden
of Friendship Blossom
Hi“Regina”, My
name is Bashful Bluebells and
I have come to visit you this week. I
am one of the Garden
of Friendship Blossoms and am so excited that I am blossoming
you.
Here I am to
spread joy and friendship throughout the garden with my precious petals. I
will pop in to see
you several times this week, when you least expect
it.
If you would like to
learn more about how we Blossoms came to life, look at our pages on
http://www.gardenoffriendship.org/~blossoms Until
next time
Bashful Bluebells
Regina,
I am so very sorry not to have acknowledged all of the lovely gifts and
messages you sent me during your time as my special friend; I can only
plead that I was up to my eyebrows in work and am really behind
in catching up on my mail. I appreciate everything you did for me, and
I will miss seeing your messages in my mailbox. I hope your next
special friend will show their appreciation for you a lot faster than I
have.
Hugs,
Lad Red
What
a darling card...I make
soup at least twice a week out of anything I can lay my hands on...then
I deliver to folks who need a little lovin'...it is always well
received.
Thank you for your kind gestures, Regina.
Hugs and loves
Mom
Dear
Regina,
What a wonderful card... the recipes in it look so good. Thank you for
sending this to me. You have a wonderful day!
Love and hugs,
Cheri
I love
making soup too especially my famous Texas chili :) split pea and
lentil....
Thanks Teddyangel
Dear
Regina,
I
am so sorry to be so behind in everything, but my computer went out two
weeks ago and the company has tried and failed three times now to fix
it. I finally decided this week that I would have to buy a
new computer, and I am still getting it set up and all my software
downloaded. I know I am way behind in SF contacts, and I will
try to catch up in the next day or two.
I’ve
been going through tons of emails and just got to your autumn
photos….what a treat that was!! I will be going back to look
at the pictures again and again, I know. I see there are some
cards from you that I am looking forward to opening soon,
too. Just wanted you to know why I have not been able to
reply to anything for a while, but I will get caught up as soon as I
can.
Big
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Beautiful
card....this is my
favorite season also! And I loved the bunnies!! :-)Thanks so much!
Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dearest
Regina,
Thank
you so much for this email. It has really put a smile on my face. You
will
never
know how much it means to me for you to be my friend. May God be
with
you
always.
Love
and hugs,
Cheri
Oh,
yes, a BIG smile on my face here! I read the lines and
thought oh, that sounds so familiar….then saw the copyright
underneath. Thank you so much for the gifts and the
poem!! It makes me so happy that my words are used again.
:-)
Love
and Big Hugs to you…
Grandma
Lyn
What
a nice idea..an on going friendship greeting.. I love it
Thank
you
Mikey
Mom
This is so pretty, I love the falling snow...here in southern Tennessee
we are lucky to see a small snowfall once or maybe two times in a
winter season, and it melts quickly. I grew up further north where we
had huge, lovely snowfalls, so I miss it very much.
If it does snow here, it is very exciting...schools are closed and all
the children bundle up and go outside to make snowmen and have snowball
fights...and many of their parents, too. :-)
Love and Hugs from Grandma Lyn
Thank you so much! wishing you and your loved ones a Blessed second
Sunday of Advent.
have merry heart always,
Arthur
Hi, I'm Helen
and this week I am your Special Friend.
I'd love to
tell you about my day out yesterday to the Christmas and Country Fair.
This fair was rather nearby and
was held in the gardens of Castle de Haar in Haarzuilens.
A difficult name to pronounce
but do take a look and click this link: http://www.kasteeldehaar.nl/english-version/
After days
and days of rain we finally had the brighest weather.
Only parking
and later on driving away was horrible for the car was stick in the
mud. But with help from bystanders all went well and
we finished
this lovely day with a meal at the Chinese restaurant in our village
for an Indonesian rice table.
Here are some
pictures of our day out.
Bye
for now and have a lovely day.
If
you need me, you can find me here
Love
Helen
Dear Special
Friends,
Someone
drew my attention on a great video today.
So with much pleasure I share it with you all.
We
have the great pleasure to
welcome a new member to this Fun Group!
Welcome
Regina!
REGINA
You
have been here before
and
know about the idea of this
Fun Group
Just
to love to take photos
and
to learn about other people
and areas
Ugglemor
GL
Welcome,
Regina..
Boy,
I'm sure glad to see you.
Here
is a little gift to make it official.
Love
ya
Mom
Yeahhh,
Yeahhh, Yeahhhh
Welcome back Regina. So glad you rejoined ... a beautiful surprise.
Hugs Mira
Thank you for your many
visits and the many lovely gifts...
Your are such a dear
sweet, friend, Regina...
I wish you and yours a
very Blessed Christmas
Hugs and loves
Mom
Welcome
Regina!!!!! love ya gal:)
TeddyAngel Sharon
Hi,
Regina,
Wow,
thank you so much for all the tags, and the photos are just great, I
really enjoyed them and want to show them to my daughter who loves
Christmas things…especially the Santa photo as she has a big collection
of Santas and displays them all over the house every December.
All the cookies are baked and waiting, and I am having my kids and
grandkids (and one great-grandson) over for dinner and presents
tomorrow…then we are going to the candlelight service at church
together. We usually get together on the 23rd
so that they can be with in-laws on the 24th,
and they like to be home with their own children on Christmas Day,
which I totally understand. Of course I am invited over to my
daughter’s on that day, too. :-)
I
want to wish you the merriest Christmas ever, sweet friend, and I hope
that the New Year 2016 will be a wonderful one for you!
Love,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear Regina
I am sending much love and Good Tidings
to you this Christmas Day, dear Friend..
Our candlelight church services last
night were so beautiful.
This photo (still in choir robe) was
taken afterwards.
May your day be Merry and your
blessings Many..
Affectionately
Mom
Thank
you
for the beautiful card and warm wishes. Every day in my life is full of
sunshine...:) Lady Care
Dear Regina,
my special friend,
Thank you so
much for this beautiful Card. I enjoyed very much, brings
back many memories. It looks there as it is on Lake Garda, where my
hubby and I spent lots of time. Hope you're
doing well and your world is okay so far.
Big hugs,
Mira
Dear
Special Friend,
We
are starting a new care group this month, and I was so happy
to
find your name on my list! I hope this new year has started
off
great for you. It’s been pretty busy here, never enough time
to
get
everything done it seems, probably because I am so much slower!!
The
holiday decorations are down and packed, but the boxes are
still
stacked in the kitchen, waiting for me to carry all back up
to
the attic. It seems granddaughter Kennedy, 12, and her
mom
bought a dress for a formal school dance, then found out
the
girls are not allowed to wear anything with bare shoulders.
This
has resulted in mom and grandma attempting to make a
small
bolero coverup to Kennedy’s specifications (she is a budding
designer).
Unfortunately the silver metallic fabric she chose
cannot
be stitched on a sewing machine. Since mom does not
sew
at all, grandma is now hand-sewing the entire thing.
Wish
me luck!! And I wish you a wonderful week ahead.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Special Friend,
On
Friday we had snow! Not very much, by northern
standards,
but it was enough to cover the ground and
the
rooftops, and to give the grandkids a few hours of
snowball-throwing
and attempts at building a snowman.
Sadly
it was gone by midday Saturday, but as it is so
unusual
for us to have much snow here in southern
Tennessee,
it was an occasion to celebrate!
Whether
you are celebrating winter, or summer, or
something
in between in your part of the world, I
wish
you a lovely week ahead.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Special Friend,
January
29 is one of my favorite days, and not only
because
it is my daughter’s birthday…it is also known
as
International Puzzle Day!
On
that day, puzzles of all sizes, shapes, and forms are
honored,
and we celebrate by solving one or more puzzles.
I
love all kinds of puzzles, but especially jigsaw puzzles,
whether
real or virtual. My card table is often set up
with
a puzzle in progress, and my favorite website
it
out, as I am betting you will not be able to resist
working
at least one!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear
Special Friend,
Today
I ran across a lovely (at least I think it lovely and yummie) recipe.
Hope you like it too.
As
it is todays Friday 22nd January it's also
National
Blond Brownie Day
National
Blonde Brownie Day is a special day that is set aside to bake and eat
blonde brownies. What's
a blonde brownie, you ask? Well, as
their name implies, traditional brownies are a dark brown. To make
blonde brownies, light brown sugar is used in the recipe in place of
dark brown chocolate.
On
National Blonde Brownie Day, its your right and responsibility to bake
blonde brownies, and to eat them. If you don't have time to bake today,
buy some.
Enjoy
this recipe
Love
and have an awesome weekend
Helen
Oh and we would love it if you leave a
message
in our guestbook: http://pub3.bravenet.com/guestbook/204689710/
Dear
Special Friend,
This
evening millions of football fans will be
watching
the Super Bowl....some for the game,
some
for the commercials, and some just for
the
fellowship and the food!
Whether
you are a big football fan like my
son-in-law,
or whether you will more likely
be
watching "Downton Abbey" like me, I
do
hope you have a lovely evening and a
"Super"
week ahead.
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
"If,
instead of a gem, or even a flower,
we
should cast the gift of a loving
thought
into the heart of a friend,
that
would be giving as the angels
give."
~George MacDonald
Dear
Special Friend,
Today
is Valentine’s Day, celebrated in many countries
throughout
the world. It is thought of as a romantic
holiday,
but is also a great time to let EVERYONE we
love
know how much we care, including family and
of
course our special friends.
Wishing
you a very Happy Valentine’s Day, filled with
sweets
and flowers and of course lots of chocolate!
Love
and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear Regina,
thank
you
again for the beautiful e-card :-)
Alone
... yes
sometimes I feel so. Even thought my daughter is near to
me, what I enjoy. But otherwise I know no people in this new village
and so I can only wait for Spring to try to meet people around my age. Sorry
to hear
with my photos... I cross my fingers you will win.
Sometimes I thought I will not send photos, so other have more chances.
But caused of our small group ... we had times with only two photos and
Ugglemor begged I send some, what I understand. Do you feel good in
your new home? Have you friends there?
Bug
hugs Mira
Hi
Regina, This is beautiful.
And I enjoy your tour, pictures and visits. Hope you also have a great
day and many blessings.
Hugs,
Susan
photogroup
Dear
Regina,
thank you for sharing this beautiful place and your memories. I always
enjoy to see new areas. And yes, what a luck with this deers :-)
Huggers Mira
Hi
Regina
My
name is Earth Angel and I am an Angel in the Garden of Friendship.
During
the coming week or so, you will be hearing from me at random, as I
shower you
with
Angel Hugs and spread some sunshine and Angel Blessings on your day.
Attached
is my 1st gift and I hope your day is filled with rich blessings.
Angel
Blessings & Hugs
“Earth
Angel”
Hi
Regina
Angels
appreciate things about you that you
thought no one else even noticed.
Angels
know the trick of avoiding trouble is to
keep our minds trouble free.
Angel
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
Angels
encourage us to create a happy home to
nurture our souls.
They
encourage our best qualities and hidden
talents.
And
they enhance our lives in the gentlest
yet most powerful way.
Angel
Blessings
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
Angels
are the guardians of hope and wonder,
The
keepers of magic and dreams.
They
are miracles sent from above to provide
us with
friendship,
laughter and love.
Angel
Hugs
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
Halos
polished and straightened ...
Wings
fluffed ...
Harps
tuned ...
Heart
filled with love ...
Angel
Blessings
Earth
Angel
Hi
Regina
When
Angels visit us,we do not hear the
rustle of wings,
nor
feel the feathery touch of the breast of
a dove;
but
we know their presence by the love they
create in our hearts.
Angel
Blessings to you
“Earth
Angel”
Hi
Regina
Angels
can do anything they set their minds
to, because their hearts are set already.
Angels
can unleash hurricanes of healing
Release
tidal waves of love,
Move
whole mountains of hatred,
Melt
icebergs of jealousy
And
evaporate oceans of pain.
Angel
hugs
Earth
Angel
Garden
of Friendship
Hi
Regina
The
time has come for me to spread my wings and move on to visit another
member of the Garden of Friendship.
I
hope you have enjoyed the last few days and that it brought you many
smiles.
I
enjoyed spoiling you.
I
am never far away in the Garden, and any time you need me, all you have
to do is call my name.
Please
feel free to email me any time, whether you need a friend, a shoulder
to cry on or someone to share a special moment with.
I
am always here for you, for I am your Garden Angel.
You
may hear from me again from time to time *s*.
Hi
Regina
Just
floating by with a surprise gift for you.
Earth
Angel
On
Februari 18 the news that Garden of Friendship close. It went on throuh
GardenBuddies and Facebook started but for me it was very bad news and
I took it badly.
I
decided not (yet) to join
the things above. First I want closure. Bringing things to an
end, to full circle.
Then
we see.
feel for the most of it like you Regina GOF has been such a large part of my life nowadays a bit of what is making life worth to go on
I agree
with everything from Regina. It really came out of the blue. I
would like to know the reason. It is so sad and I will miss this group.
Hugs Mira
It is very sad !
I
have
been in GOF for over 14 years. We had over 200 members in the
early days.
It just seems many
are just not interested anymore
....
Margaret
This
is why we are keeping Garden Buddies open. It will be one small group
where you can share what you like (photos, poems, tutorials,etc)
You could put together a mailing list and still do your
blossoming. We were spread out too much and people just don't
seem to have the same interest in it anymore. This is a sad
time for everyone and the decision to close was not made in
haste even though it may have seemed so.
Who
knows what Garden Buddies will turn into in the future. Those who will
like to keep GOF alive will join. Let's hope we get a big
membership.
Tammy
We are
all having the same feelings here
Ugglemor
Hi,
Regina,
Just wondering if you are okay? Hearing that the Garden is
closing was a shock to all of us, though I guess we should have seen it
coming….but I know you were especially upset by it. You have
always put so much work and time into all of your committees!
And everyone has benefitted from having you here.
I was disappointed also because I will have been here 15 years in
March! ☹
I asked Cheri to add me to Garden Buddies, and Helen asked me to join
the Facebook group, but I am like Ugglemor, I don’t do Facebook and
don’t care much for it. Maybe I will have to look into it a
little further….
Do you know yet what you are going to do? I really hope we
can keep in touch somehow!
Love and Hugs,
Grandma
Lyn
Dear Regina,
I’ve just
sent my last special
friend emails to my list, and
yours is
the very last one, because
I knew it would be the
hardest to
write and
send. It all seems so final.
GOF has
been such a big part of so
many lives who have put
so much
time, work, and love into
making it the very special
place that
it’s been, and I know I
will miss it terribly.
Last night
I thought maybe I should
log into my old garden
email just
to be sure I hadn’t left
anything important there,
and was
surprised and happy to find
several messages from
Tree Angel
waiting for me
there! Of course I read every one,
and felt so
bad that I hadn’t
replied, but I haven’t used
that email
for quite a while
now. I loved all the great
tree
photos, of course!!
I will be
on the Garden Buddies
list and am still thinking
about the
possibility of joining
Facebook, and my email
Maybe there is
another ladies group
around? Years ago I used to be in several but they all faded
away
just like GOF now.
I have been driving
my son to a regional hospital
each day this week so he can have Lidocaine Infusions for
his Stroke caused
pain in his head and face.
It is very tiring
and a long drive each day but he
needs 24 hour supervision so I take him and get him home
then his children
and wife can take over the
supervision in case of supervision.
Cheerio for now
Margaret
Oh Regina, you just made my eyes leak. Thank you for the sig tags...love them Would you please send me your complete snail mail address?? Mickey Mom
I
guess you are
the Tree Angel ?
or
have you been
one of the other angels too?
I
never have
really understood the idea of sending lots of "gifts"
to friends
if you don't have got a letter telling the friend is in need of care
and exchange of encourage
Sometimes
a GOF
angel has come just in moments when my mood was down, but sometimes
they have come and just given a feeling of intrusive pushing
-
I
am not sure that
i am the correct person for those Butterflies but to have you as a
penfriend is maybe the best way to keep contact?
What
is WOSIB?
Don't know that word
Ugglemor
Dearest
Regina….I know it is heart breaking to watch the GOF close
down. I have written to them to ask what we as the remaining
members could do to help prevent the closing. I’m hoping
there is something we can do.
Thank you for being you…and for the wonderful friendship we have formed
over the years. 😊
You can find me on facebook if you look for Carol Walker in Ottawa,
Ontario. Send me a friend request and I will add you
immediately. 😊
Love and hugs
Lady
Care
Sorry
I
did not mean
that any gifts coming from Tree Angel has been intrusive
Ingegerd
/Ugglemor/
Dear
Regina - Thanks for your thoughts. I am very pleased you like my work.
I find your creations are beautiful
It is sad the garden will close. I feel disjointed - I stopped many
groups in the past, but the garden has always
stayed with me. I know I will miss the daily mail and the monthly
newspaper. You did a great job as editor.
It would be nice to keep in touch, so if you see anything that might be
of interest, or just to say "hello!" let me know.
Vintage
Dear Regina,,
I have to say "Thank You" because so often you lift me up in my hard times. And so many gifts I got!
See you at Facebook.
Warm hugs, Mira
Hello
regina,
my
first word is to thank you for all the wonderful gifts and for being a
special friend.
I
will always cherish the good memories we had in the Garden of
friendship and beyond.
The
end of GOF is not the end of our friendship and hope it will last
forever.
who
knows GOF might return in the coming future. Hope to see you in our FB
GOF
page.
wishing
you too all the best and again thank you for being a special friend.
Huggies
Arthur
I posted 1 of
your gift in our FB
GOF page.
from Helen
Thank
you, Regina, for your lovely email. Please excuse the long delay in
getting back to you. My husband was sick all last week; this has kept
me offline most of the time. He is feeling better now and was able to
get out of the house yesterday and today.
I really enjoyed working with you in our GoF groups and hope we can
continue to keep in touch through email messages and Facebook. Thank
you so much for the very pretty personalized graphics. I especially
love the horse graphic.
Take
care, dear friend
lease feel free to write me a line any time.
Hugs,
After
Garden of Friendship
closed in March 2016:
From
Ugglemor
Hi
Regina
Hoping
you are keeping ok *S*.
It
is now Autumn here which is a nice time of year.
I
am getting a lot of work done on my latest genealogy book so all is
good.
cheerio
Margaret
C
Thanks
a lot for kind wishes
Will
try to send e-mail
Hi
from Ingegerd (Ugglemor)
Dear
Regina,
Thank you so much for this beautiful card ... You know I love birds and
nature 😊 And luck would be great. This I wish you too. Hope you are
fine and life treats you as good as you treat your friends.
Big hugs from Mira
July
2016
The
website Garden of Friendship is gone. Occasionally there is a meeting
on facebook or email.
Birthday
Happy
Birthday Regina for 31st August.
hugs
Margaret
We don't meet in GOF any
longer
FaceBook is no replace at
all
But now it is time for
your
birthday
and
I want to say BIRTHDAY
NEWS The good
news is... It's your
birthday ! The bad
news is... It means
you're growing older. The good
news is... You'll get
some gifts ! The bad
news is... You're
still getting older. The good
news is... There's
cake and goodies ! The bad
news is... Yep, you're
getting older. The good
news is... You've got
good friends, And we're
ALL getting older !
Best wishes
from Ingegerd in Sweden
Hello
Regina
Just
touching base –
hoping you are ok.
Life
gets
busy.
Cheero
Hi Regina
Stopping by
to wish
you a
Merry Christmas.
Hoping all is
well
with
you.
Merry
Christmas
2017
After Garden of Friendship closed March 2016
Hi,
Dear Regina,
I
just wanted to stop by to wish you a Merry Christmas! I have
pretty much been out of touch with everyone since the Garden closed, as
just after that, we found out my son had an oral cancer…the surgery was
very complicated and he was in hospital for two whole months, then
radiation and chemo…but now his latest scans show him to be
cancer-free, so we are very grateful for that.
Had
my kids, grandkids, and one great-grandson at my house a couple nights
ago for our family Christmas dinner and gifts, lots of fun, and will be
at my daughter’s tomorrow (Christmas Day). We went to the
candlelight service last night at her church. It’s a huge
church, and so many candles made a beautiful sight.
My
daughter Susan finally persuaded me to sign up on Facebook about a week
ago. I’m just getting started and still learning what’s what,
but if you want to look me up, it’s Lynda Schile in Collierville,
Tennessee.
Hope
you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year 2017!
Love,
Lyn
Hi
Regina
Well
here we
are in 2017 – another year been and gone.
Let’s
hope
this year brings great things for all of us, everywhere.
Happy
New
Year, albeit a little late!
Hope
you are
keeping well and have found work.
cheerio
Margaret
Dear Regina
Have a
fabulous 31st August for your Birthday.
Hope you
enjoy the day.
Hugs
Margaret
Hello
Regina
Best wishes to you
for a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
Every
good wish
Margaret
& David Curtain in Australia
Merry
Christma and a
Hppy New Year
Best
wishes to you all from
Ingegerd in Sweden
Birthday 2019
Hoping
you are at good health
thank
you for sharing your photos
Greeting
from Ljusdal in Sweden from Ingegerd or Ugglemor
Dear Regina
Wishing you a very
Happy Birthday for 31st August.
Hope you have a
wonderful day.
cheerio
Margaret in Australia
My Birthday 2019
Greetings
from your friend in
Sweden Ingegerd
Remember
your
fine photos
with trees
"Each
moment of the
year
has
its own
beauty...
a
picture which was
never
seen before
and
which shall
never
be seen
again."
Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Best
Wishes
for a very Happy Birthday Regina
hugs
Margaret
in
Australia
My Blossom Pages:
Lovely
Lilacs
Sending you much Hugs
Thank you for your waterdrops on my leafs
It
was wonderful that Lilac popped in when she did I have had a lot of not
so good things going on. It brought a smile to my face thanks for being
there.
Lily
of the Valley
The lily
of the vale, of flowers the queen,
Puts on the robe she neither sew'd nor spun.
- Michael
Bruce, Elegy
White bud! that in meek beauty dost lean
Thy cloistered cheek as pale as moonlight snow,
Thou seem'st, beneath thy huge,
high leaf of green,
An Eremite
beneath his mountain's brow.
- George
Croly, The Lily
of the Valley
And in his left he held a basket full
Of all sweet herbs that searching eye could cull
Wild thyme, and valley-lilies
whiter still
Than Leda's
love, and cresses from the rill.
- John
Keats (1), Endymion
(bk. I, l. 155)
And the Naiad-like lily of the vale,
Whom youth makes so fair and passion so pale,
That the light of its tremulous
bells is seen,
Through
their pavilions of tender green.
- Percy
Bysshe Shelley, The
Sensitive Plant
(pt. I)
Where scattered wild the Lily of the Vale
Its balmy essence breathes.
- James
Thomson (1), Seasons--Spring
(l. 445)
And leaves of that shy plant,
(Her flowers were shed_ the lily of the vale.
That loves the ground, and from
the sun withholds
Her pensive
beauty, from the breeze her sweets.
- , Excursion
White bud! that in meek beauty dost lean
Thy cloistered cheek as pale as moonlight snow,
Thou seem’st, beneath thy huge, high leaf of green,
An Eremite beneath his mountain’s brow.
George Croly—The Lily of the Valley.
*The Lily of the Valley is also the birth flower for May.
*In the fall, the tiny flowers of the Lily of the Valley developed into
scarlet berries.
*I was just reading that inn some parts of Germany, a wine is still
prepared from the flowers, and then mixed with raisins. I wonder what
that would taste like??
Apparently the Lily of the Valley was named by monks in northern Europe
hundreds of years ago, apparently because this flower thrives in
valleys and blooms in May. When you look at plants today... you never
pause to think that they have been around for hundreds and hundreds of
years!
Blossoming
has to be a "random
and unexpected visit of kindness".
Where scattered wild the Lily of the Vale
Its balmy essence breathes.
Blossoms
TreeAngel
Treeangel
Could there be
angels waiting in the wings,
How might we call upon their ecstasy?
Rainbows are mere garnish on the days
In which we are the glory and the light.
So may we hear the songs our sunshine sings,
The words which will the wonder of our ways;
Nay we know how good it is to be
Ms we celebrate the holidays,
So much in love we weep as angels might.
( Angels By:
Jessica 11, Maryland )
Angels surround us no matter where you go
Angels are around us don't you know
Angels will be strong for you
Angels will belong to you
Angels will survive for you and protect you
no matter what you do
Angels will be there in time of need
and angels will never leave as long as you believe.
When I have
no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.
A smile
then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.
An Angel's
love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel's see us through
They smile when we are happy, and will cry when we are blue..
Thanks for
being my Angel my friend
I will be there for you until the end.
“When you
allow angels to be part of your life, miracles truly happen.”
A loving angel came to me in dreams.
She showed me life’s not always what it seems,
And brought me to a place where sweet dreams live.
She gave to me a gift that I now give,
A Dreamer’s Dream.
She whispered, “Take my hand and I will lead you through A place where
only sweet dreams can come true.
Close your eyes and open up your heart,
For then this flight of dreams so sweet can start.
Dream, Dreamer, Dream.”
She brought me through the darkness to the Light,
Where colors wrapped around me, such delight.
A patchwork quilt of beauty without seams,
Each color was a rainbow full of dreams.
Dreamer’s Dreams.
She led me through a hallway of pure sound,
With doors flung open widely all around.
And from each room a song would gently play.
I wished with all my heart that I could stay,
In this Dreamer’s Dream.
But we drifted in the fragrance of the breeze,
To savor all the flowers and the trees.
We tasted all of life that we could see,
And felt it flow as one in harmony…..
We Dreamed this Dreamer’s Dream.
Then my angel turned her eyes to me and said,
“You’re the Keeper of these Dreams inside your head.
Find sweet Dreamers, who would Dream of Love and Light, These Dreams
will lead them safely through the night.
Help these Dreamers Dream.”
And so I am the Keeper of this Dream, it’s true,
But I offer all my Dreams to each of you.
May their loving sweetness visit you each night
And fill your soul with Love and Warmth and Light.
Dream, Dreamers, Dream!
have a friend that’s an angel
But, this is what I find
She’s lots of fun and silly
Quite an unusual kind
She
makes me laugh
When I feel sad
And helps me get over it
When I get mad
Serious,
when she must be
But, lighthearted lots of the time
Her halo is a little crooked
That’s OK, so is mine
Yes,
I think you really are an angel
Angels are perfect, you see
And no matter what, from day to day
You’re always a prefect friend to me!!
Angels
are the guardians of hope and wonder
The keepers of magic and dreams
Angels watch over you .. wherever you go
Keeping each day perfect .. and promising
A bright new tomorrow
The
motto of all Angels is .. “It’s a wonderful life”
Wherever there is love .. an Angel is flying by
Angels
help you carry the ball .. carry the tune
Carry your weight .. and carry on
Your guardian Angel knows you inside .. and out
And loves you just the way you are
Angels keep the world safe for humming birds
And butterflies and rainbows in spring
Angels keep it simple .. and always travel light
Angels
love whispering secrets .. and whistling in the dark
Whenever you hear music .. an Angel is speaking to you
Remember to leave space in your relationships
So the Angels have room to play
Your guardian Angel helps you find a
Place when you feel there’s no place to go
Keep a spare Angel in your pocket
Angels
carry high-beam lights to
Help you through the darkest hours
Whenever you feel lonely
A special Angel drops in for tea
Angels know that love is only a four letter word
We are always “Angels on call” for a friend
Everytime you hear a bell
Another Angel has earned its wings
Angels
are with you every step of the way
And help you soar with amazing grace
After all, we are Angels in training
All we have to do is spread our wings .. and fly!!
Touched
by An Angel by
Maya Angelou
We,
unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.
Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.
We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.
Angels,
in the early morning by
Emily Dickinson
Angels,
in the early morning
May be seen the Dews among,
Stooping -- plucking -- smiling -- flying --
Do the Buds to them belong?
Angels, when the sun is hottest
May be seen the sands among,
Stooping -- plucking -- sighing -- flying --
Parched the flowers they bear along.
A Tree Angel
visited me
A Tree Angel
Has visited my inbox
Bringing back memories
Of blueberries and poison ivy
giant rocks and old dirt roads
She came with gifts poems
Memories and more
Reminding me
When the forest
Was my playground
My first crush
Who carved our names
Inside a heart on a tree
below our tree house
We frolicked and played
In the woods all day
The trees swishing in the wind
And forest animals all around us
The pine in my hair
One with nature
Gives peace to my soul
A Tree Angel
Has visited my inbox
Bringing back memories
Of blueberries and poison ivy
giant rocks and old dirt roads
One
year in The Garden Of Friendship
Well done!! from
Vintage
Just
a short note to say a warm hello and thank you for being a special
friend.
Hugs, Gardnbee
Vicki/Vikster
:-)
Betty
Because
she is a pagemaker
.
Love
and Hugs,
Oh,
I love these pictures,
lovely flowers and one of my favorite swallowtail butterflies, so
pretty!! Hope you also have a good break time....you do so
much, I’ll bet you are ready for a break from all this! 
