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    Forum: Article: Wide Eyed Optimists, that's what we are!Replies: 5, Views: 40
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    Bookerc1

    Bookerc1
    Mackinaw, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 7, 2009 5:41 AM

    Post #6376182

    What an inspiring story, Sharon! I think that captures perfectly the hope that is intrinsic to gardening.

    Someone sent me a gardening quote today, and I thought of you, even before I saw your article:

    "To see things in the seed, that is genius." --Lao-Tzu

    I can't claim genius, but I sure have my share of hope and faith!

    Angie
    Hemophobic
    Kannapolis, NC

    April 7, 2009 11:34 AM

    Post #6376522

    Good morning, Dear Sharon: Since the Other Angie posted here, I will follow suit. Your article seemed directed specifically at me this morning. I can tell you that it went straight to the heart of several issues that I am grappling with presently. What is faith but belief in things unseen? God in His infinite mercy has seen fit to bless us according to our needs and His wisdom is absolute.

    Like Angie, my hope and faith is founded in God's love for us. Your trees were spared because you saw in their twisted, seemingly wrecked branches some hope for redemption and future glory, just as God must see in our own mangled lives.

    Thank you for another splendid article.

    Angie
    Jan23
    Salem Cnty, NJ (Zone 7b)

    April 7, 2009 11:36 AM

    Post #6376528

    WEOs, yes, that's what we are! Looking around outside makes me pause in awe, especially this week, of all the beauty in the new life that is springing forth. This is my first spring on DG and I am even more optimistic in the things that will grow in my garden. All in part to the great info from all the wonderful people here.
    Jan
    Sharran
    (Zone 7a)

    April 7, 2009 1:56 PM

    Post #6377001


    Both Angies,
    Thank you for commenting, I needed that jolt of optimism myself today. Glad you liked the article.

    And Jan,
    Glad to have you here with us, there is a lot of information to be found on Dave's Garden..

    Thank you all so much for reading the article. I hope last night's frost did not affect your gardens.

    Sharon
    Hemophobic
    Kannapolis, NC

    April 7, 2009 4:54 PM

    Post #6377821

    Sharon: We're expecting frost tonight. Last night wasn't so bad, but watch out tonight! I've got to bring some plants inside when I get home from work. Stay warm.

    Hugs,

    Angie
    Sharran
    (Zone 7a)

    April 7, 2009 4:59 PM

    Post #6377838

    Thanks Angie,
    We might be in for the same thing...
    Good grief...

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