The joy of an unexpected bunch of flowers

[1947Mags]

Good morning, everyone. Yesterday I was feeling a little sad. My son had arrived. From his home Kendall the night before. To paint my wooden sheds. That was good. I was delighted to see him. And he did a wonderful job. But yesterday. was the 5th anniversary of my husbands death. After my son Neil went home back to Kendall. I was feeling a bit tearful. House always feels empty after a member of my family I've gone. Which I'm sure many of you know. About. And half an hour later. My next door neighbour. Knocked. With a bunch of roses. Beautiful yellow roses. His wife always remembers Reg's anniversary. They were so beautiful. And they were so kind. I managed to shed a few tears. Which always relieves the tension a little. But today is another day. And this sun is out take care everyone hope you all have a good peaceful day everybody. Mags1947

[sassy59]

What a wonderful kind gesture from your neighbour. Just at the right time too. Sorry for your loss but enjoy the roses and the sunshine today.Hugs to you xx🤗🌻💕

[1947Mags in reply to sassy59]

Thanks Mags

[Caspiana]

Hello Mags.

I understand that feeling very well. When we lose someone we sort of get used to the silence after awhile but then something jolts a memory or reminds us that they are no longer with us. It can be gut wrenching. I try to remember during these times a particularly good memory and that brings the person back to me even for a few seconds. I am very glad your neighbour brought you the roses, I think that was your husband returning, to remind you that he is not too far away.

Sending you love and a gentle hug.

Cas xx 🌹

[1947Mags in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you I hope so sometimes he feels very close. Mags

[Caspiana in reply to 1947Mags]

I promise you, he is.

[1947Mags in reply to Caspiana]

Yes I like to believe that also just hope he understands when he hears me cursing him for going😉

[Morrison10]

That’s so nice, great to have good neighbours. Best regards xx

[1947Mags in reply to Morrison10]

Thank you Mags

[CDPO16]

A lovely, caring gesture by your neighbour. Good neighbours are few nowadays.

[1947Mags in reply to CDPO16]

Yes they certainly are and I am glad for mine. Mags

[Katinka46]

What a wonderful gesture and good to have such lovely neighbours.X

[1947Mags in reply to Katinka46]

It certainly is.

[peege]

Aw that's lovely Mags, just what you needed. I know that feeling so well of the emptiness when a loved one has left. My family all live far away too. Luckily my son & family are coming over next Friday from France, they've had to cancel their last 3 planned visits so this time its special.

I'm now glad that I left some yellow roses on my friend & neighbour's doorstep along with her shopping yesterday . She's 83 and has covid bless her.

Thinking of you. P

[Petrina_gmfc]

That was really nice of your neighbor

[1947Mags in reply to Petrina_gmfc]

Thank you (this is the second time I have started to reply to you I lost the first one) don't know if I fired it off to soon or deleted it somehow. Have a lovely time with your family it must have been dreadfully the last couple of years if family live abroad. How kind of you to leave roses for your neighbour I hope she gets as much pleasure as I have from mine. Have a lovely time with your son. Mags

[Hidden in reply to 1947Mags]

Yes, peege , have a wonderful time with them all. I bet you’re excited! X

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

That's really lovely of your neighbour so kind and thoughtful. They would help to cheer up along with the sunshine. Have a lovely day and take care😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻💖

[1947Mags in reply to Damon1864]

It did I hope the sun is shining for you both. Mags

[Hidden]

What a kind neighbour you have that remembers, my late husband passed over in 1999 and 1 still shed a tear sometimes, some things are triggers then i am off , I laugh at myself sometimes, then of course then sun comes out. my late husband always said, "goodnight sun thankyou for shining" so called tough guy haha bless em all. Joan

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[1947Mags in reply to Hidden]

Yes I can have several good days or weeks then something will trigger a memory usually a good one but not always. Thank you and take care, Mags

[Patk1]

Xxx

[watergazer]

How lovely. What a kind and thoughtful neighbour x. Hope you are more upbeat today x

[1947Mags in reply to watergazer]

Yes and thank you for that Mags

[Alberta56]

That's a beautiful story, both for the kindness of your neighbours and the love that you shared with your husband. xxxx

[Hidden]

Yellow roses are my favourites, that was kind of your neighbour. Five years is no time but your husband is still with you, and always will be ❤️