Monday, April 22, 2013

Flowers of Remembrance


What a week!


With the capture and end of our lockdown came the rain as if right on cue.  The rain felt like the perfect end to a horrible week.  It washed away the anxiety of our city.  But once our own safety is taken care of, it was hard not to refocus on the others that are left hurting.

Here are some flowers for those people.


Vinca for the victims of the bombings and policemen killed and injured in the apprehension
of the terrorists.  My thoughts and prayers are with them, their families and friends.

Nothing is blooming in the garden right now so these few blooms are very precious.



Tulips for Texas whose tragedy seemed to take a back seat to the events in Boston.



White Ranunculus for Biscuit.  



I hope these flowers will be some relief or joy to anyone needing it.



Spring has come very late, like it was waiting for something.  Perhaps for our undivided attention.



And it seems especially sweet this year.

Take a moment to enjoy other spring flowers at Janes' Flowers in the House party.

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If you would like to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings:


The One Fund was set up by the governor of Massachusetts
and the Mayor of Boston to help the people must affected by
the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.

38 comments:

  1. Steve, thanks for posting The One Fund. There are so d%$(*&m many scams out there that no doubt someone is already trying to steal from good folks who want to help.

    Love the white ranunculus. It kills me that they wont grow here, and most florists dont carry them ... wtf.

    Hope you - and your fair city - have a much better week.

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  2. Beautiful flowers and words.

    Thank you for the link.

    I hope your city is recuperating and able to see the beauty beyond the brutality.

    We all mourn your losses.

    xo Jane

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  3. Beautuful, tender, inclusive, thoughtful, uplifting . . .
    Thank you . . .

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  4. Beautiful flowers and images.

    What a terrible few days for America. I can imagine the feeling you describe of needing a downpour to wash away the city's horror. And qet, as you say, for so many the victims is ongoing. Thoughts and prayers from the other side of the pond. x

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  5. Beautiful, thoughtful post. I'm glad you included Texas.
    Hope this is a good week for you.

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  6. So lovely. I hope this week affords you some renewal and beauty.

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  7. Spring came very late after the earthquake here two years ago, as if it knew showiness in times of great pain was reprehensible. This was a lovely tribute to a horrible week.
    Much love,
    Jacqueline

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  8. What a week indeed! Your flowers are lovely and we're just waiting on pins and needles for spring to arrive here.

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  9. beautiful post, steve. thinking of you all. donna

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  10. Love this post, and love that you included flowers for our sweet fur friend, Biscuit.

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  11. Hell Week, indeed.

    Flowers remind us that there is always hope, even when we can't see it.

    Hope your city and the victims who are recovering get everything they need to heal and then some. Thanks for the link.

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  12. A beautiful post. Truly lovely. It was a rough week.

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  13. Beautiful flowers! Beautiful tribute, Steve!! Thank you for sharing this post ~
    Take care,
    Loi

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  14. Great post ... thanks for sharing the info on The One Fund ... there are so many folks who will need medical and recovery help after this fiasco ...

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  15. Steve that photo of the raindrops reverberating is so poignant for the moment. Just gorgeous.

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  16. Lovely images; lovely sentiments. Be well.
    Best...Victoria

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  17. Thank you fit reminding us of thosevin Texas. It is easy to forget those equally hard hit

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  18. Beautiful flowers and thoughts. Spring has indeed been very late, I hope it doesn't pass us by. Love what you did with the vinca, hope you don't mind if I copy you since that's pretty much what I've got going too. And a quote from the President on Friday "this has been a very tough week".

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  19. this couldn't be more perfect steve. what a week.

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  20. perfect words and images.
    thank you for this post.
    my heart goes out to the victims and their families.
    and such sad news about the kitty.
    we all need some Spring right now.

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  21. Steve,
    What a wonderful and thoughtful post. It was a relief to read it...you know?
    annie

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  22. Beautiful, Steve. Let's hope this week finally brings our spring!

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  23. Steve,
    You are so thoughtful and compassionate. Thanks for such a heart felt remembrance.

    Thanks,

    Donna.

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  24. I generally boycott news these days, but I was glued to the radio and tv following this story last week. Such a horrible act results in unity and giving and love of fellow humans, and a tragedy became uplifting. Beautiful flowers, and words. Thank you.

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  25. Lovely, reflective tribute to your special city. Your photographs are stunning and your words so meaningful. Peace to you and Boston...

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  26. I hope the beautiful spring blossom helps restore hope in your community. Tragedies, even so far away, are keenly felt. My thoughts are with you x

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  27. So beautifully said.
    -Suzanne in Illinois

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  28. What a wonderful tribute and photo essay to your lovely city. May peace and normalcy return to your fair home.

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  29. Your words and your pictures are lovely - well said..... Our prayers are with you and your fair city - we stand united with you all....

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  30. What a wonderful post for the victims in this tragedy....our prayers are with them and prayers go out to stop this from happening again!

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  31. What a touching and beautiful post and flowers. And thanks so much for posting the link to the Boston One Fund. I was trying to remember what it was called. I will definitely get on that. Best wishes to you and yours.

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  32. A nice peaceful post. We needed that.

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  33. What a stunningly beautiful post, both in sentiment and image. x

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  34. What a lovely, thoughtful post. Beautiful.

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  35. So sweet Steve. We all need a little peace and beauty in times like these.

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  36. Beautiful flowers.....and I love that you are a sensitive guy :)

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