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Shadows of Love

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My husband Benjamin and I on our son’s graduation day from Fisk University

Here in the garden I am busy preparing the grounds, cleaning the garden furniture and simply allowing life to flow. My husband and my daughter passed away within 4 weeks of one another. It has been challenging at times but I keep moving forward. Ben would scrub down the furniture, press the linen and take pictures of me in the garden. He loved watching me prepare Afternoon Tea, pruning our plants and listening to me read. I miss him💕 Our daughter Suzi choose and designed our home and loved feeding the birds. I miss her laugh and silly ways. I embrace the shadows of Love and I hope you are okay with my sharing. Thank you for understanding and please be safe during these uncertain times. Keep moving in Love and Kindness…I hold each of you dear in my heart 💕🙏

O. Henry Hotel Afternoon

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A lovely afternoon was well spent in Greensboro with my beautiful daughter this weekend. Afternoon Tea is always a delight when you choose to share it with those you love!

Wisdom and her teacup
A gift of vintage lace gloves and a pale pink rose from my Aunt Carol in Seattle. I treasure these family heirlooms!