Last October we lost a very special member of our family. Our Daisy girl was with us for 14 years. We miss her everyday, more than I could have ever imagined. We decided to plant a garden in her honor this spring. The spot we selected was Daisy's spot. In fact, I had to fill in the hole she spent her days snoozing in over the years, the spot where she soaked up the rays each day. I know she was smiling down on the kids this afternoon as we placed the first seeds in her garden. I also know she heard my prayers as I asked her to watch over this garden and help it grow. It's my first attempt at a real garden and my fingers are crossed that it is successful. If it is, it will be a true gift from Daisy because I have been known to kill a plant or two!
In preparing for a garden with children, I've done some reading of course. All of these websites talk about the pride and ownership kids take in their gardens as they grow. Kids are eating their veggies and trying new foods, learning about caring for living things, appreciating nature, spending time outdoors, soaking up vitamin D, gosh think of all the positive effects of a garden in your own backyard. I agree, all of these things are wonderful. BUT for 1 hour in time this afternoon my children forgot that they live to drive each other crazy. They worked together, enjoyed planting their seeds and digging their holes, they laughed, James actually showed Cate how to put the seeds in and she listened, he even put his arm around her once or twice. This my friends, is all of the glory I needed in planting our garden!
Here's to you, Daisy Girl! We miss you everyday, but like Cate says, "You are right here in our hearts," and now in our garden too!
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