The first Snowdrops of the year have surfaced after a couple of days of sunshine.
On the 26th January 2019 I blogged
Was a bit worried that the pup had destroyed the gardens entire snowdrop population. But at last in one corner ….
My partner will be happy.
On the 25th February 2018
Walks in February would always involve my partner stopping frequently to admire the patches of snowdrops. I must admit I never really paid much attention to them. To busy looking at the hills, birds or passing planes. That was before the world changed.
Now I stop and get as close as I can to these delicate little flowers. I’ve started to realise what my partner used to see in them.
And just maybe she is enjoying them with me as well,
So what to write about my partner on the 23rd January 2020.
It’s always good to see them. Such delicate beauty. Hopefully a sign that warmer weather is not too far a way now. They are also a gateway back to memories of my partner. Today I could see her kneeling down to get a better look at them and smiling. Then she would phone her mum to tell her she must come over at the weekend to see the return of the old friends. Today I really hope Heaven has snowdrops. That would make my partners day.
Very moving. I hope heaven has snowdrops too 🙂
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Fingers crossed
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What a beautiful memory, relived each year with such a pretty flower.
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It is a pretty little flower.
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This made my heart skip. Is that what you call them? They’re so beautiful and graceful looking. Beautiful memory. I believe she is looking down on them with a smile. Today is my dad’s anniversary 24 yrs he’s been gone and it feels like yesterday we just talked. Life is funny in that way. .Thinking of you😔
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For such delicate things they even flower through snow.
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I believe the most delicate thing is the strongest. 😊
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They are
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Yes.😊
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I’ve read about snowdrops but we dont have them. They are so pretty. I’m glad your partner taught you to appreciate them…and the promise of Spring.😍
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They are lovely and because they arrive so early they get the gardens to themselves. x
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So sweet Gary. I hope so too
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Thank you Sadje.
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You’re welcome 😉
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Touching. I would call that an experience where the memory grows to a fuller level.
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I think it does
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Such a delicate little flower – it will be several weeks before we begin to see any natural flowers at all. What a beautiful memory to treasure. Thank you for sharing your photos and your insights.
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Even more snowdrops out today.
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That’s wonderful
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❤️
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Bah! Humbug! Dandelions are still 5 months away here. You can take your damn Snowdrops and admire them for us Canadians (not counting Vancouverites.).
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Our weeds are growing as well.
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Such a beautiful post ❤️
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Thank you x
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A message to you xxxx
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Let’s hope so xx
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Oh, there are definitely snowdrops in heaven. You’re partner wasn’t the only one who admired that lovely little flower. I’m a huge fan too. This is a portion of a piece titled “Snowdrop” that I wrote in April 2018:
“His little Snowdrop is what He called her, for her skin was fair, and she was delicate and lovely, her head bowed humbly in prayer just like the flower He’d created. Her outer beauty, however, paled in comparison to her inner radiance. Her heart rivaled the body that encapsulated her soul. That’s what He truly saw when He looked at her: the heart of his beautiful and beloved child.
Of course, what I’ve written in the passage above is a work of fiction and creativity, but in essence, I imagine this is how God sees His daughters.”
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I don’t know if true snowdrops grow in heaven, but heaven is definitely filled with God’s “snowdrops.” ☺ Lovely post by the way.
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Tina, this piece you wrote is so beautiful.
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Thank you! 😊 I love to write about, and for God. Everything He creates is so beautiful.
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Agreed 100% 🙌
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That’s beautiful. x
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A very loving and lovely post.
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Thank you sir
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Beautiful post and photograph- one little bright yellow aconite surrounded by snowdrops … like the sun and stars together. These are the small moments that keep us going.
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They really do help.
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What a lovely reminder.
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Thank you
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I love snowdrops too. I admire their tenacity for pushing through that cold ground when nothing else is brave enough to show it’s face. I’m glad some remained in your garden to bring some more memories of your partner.
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Many more around today.
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Snowdrops, such a beautiful name for such beautiful flowers and they will be in heaven too. Thank you for sharing.
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I really hope they are.
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They are my favourite spring flowers a sign of hope that spring is coming and of new beginnings
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They are so hopeful.
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Seeing the first snowdrops always fills me with hope. I wish that for you too in 2020. And Im pretty sure they have snowdrops in heaven!
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Let’s really hope so. x
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We had a priest who assured my daughter that there were doughnuts in Heaven. If there are doughnuts, there must be snowdrops.
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Let’s hope so.
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Thank you
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