Happiness equals spending time in a beautiful garden!

4/22/2010

Once a week I go to a local arboretum to take pictures or to draw. Years ago, when the area was farmland, the property was owned by two doctors who turned it into a wonderful garden. When one of the doctors passed away, his partner sold the property to the city and now everyone can enjoy the magical place they created. The property has beautiful trees, wonderful flowers and magnificent sculptures everywhere you look. For me this week, happiness is two-fold. The two special people in my life who are ill are getting better. And I got to spend a couple of hours in the garden on a sunny morning. A week could not get better than that.

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Gina link

4/22/2010 01:40:00 pm

As you probably know, I love flowers and gardens too. Just walking around my neighborhood and looking at everyone's Spring flowers brings me pleasure. Is that a photo from the Arboretum? Glad to hear that your dear ones are getting better. Happy weekend!

faerwillow link

4/22/2010 11:35:34 pm

~blessings indeed you have been given...i am so happy to hear your family members are healing...my thoughts will continue to remain with you and yours...and stealing time in the garden for yourself...good for you! be well and brightest blessings~

Lisa Rough link

4/23/2010 12:50:34 am

What a beautiful place to visit and nourish yourself... I agree... spending time in beautiful gardens and in the sunshine can be so healing! I hope that your loved ones continue to be on the mend!

WrightStuff link

4/23/2010 04:49:39 am

I love soaking up beautiful spring gardens too. Hope your loved ones are all better soon. x

Pamela Sweet link

4/23/2010 06:11:20 am

I'm glad to hear your loved ones are getting better and I'll pray that they're 100% soon. The gardens sound like a lovely place to visit. There is a local Japanese garden I love to visit and take photos, sit and contemplate, and just soak up the peace. I'm happy you have a place like that, too!

becky nielsen

4/23/2010 10:56:54 am

Ginny, so glad to hear that your loved ones are feeling better. What a relief for you. And I can just imagine how healing it is to go to your favorite garden spot and write or draw. What a gift to the community to have these gardens available.

Rebecca Stees link

4/28/2010 11:01:10 am

As Ginny wishes for herself, I wish for her also

Happiness equals spending time in a beautiful garden!

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