Saturday, April 27, 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2006. Mattie was four years old and while I was on the deck watering plants and cleaning off the space, Mattie was in tow. Minutes after this photo was taken, Mattie wanted to be sprayed with water. So I complied!

See what I mean? A very wet Mattie! The adventures of Mattie Brown. Life was never boring. 

Quote of the day: The difference between friends and pets is that friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude. ~ Robert Brault

It was a cool, damp, and raw day today! Despite the weather and the rain, I was out in it. I bundled up and put on a rain coat. I have been nurturing many of the perennials that Peter planted last year. Many came back and some needed to be pulled and replaced. But I am trying to work this garden, and naturally when out and doing this, I think of my married life and our time together. I can't tell you how many gardens we planted together over the years. 

I love fresh herbs and started planting things like basil, oregano, dill, parsley, chive, and mint.

Peter planted roses on one side of this flower bed (you can't see it), so this year, I decided that this other side needed roses to balance things out. 

Lowe's had these beautiful "sunny' hibiscus. I must admit that I was attracted to the name first. Though I do love hibiscus! 

I began planting flowers on our porch. The angel you see here was given to me by Brandon's mom (shortly after Mattie died). Brandon was Mattie's best buddy in cancer. They were diagnosed around the same time, and despite their age difference, they were great pals. This angel reminds me of my angel, but also the incredible friendship between Mattie and Brandon. 

Mattie Miracle colors!