This morning I went to Walgreens located near my hotel. On the way, there was a flurry of activity as many workers were conferring about the planting they were doing. Michigan Ave. is populated with many planters that are bursting with color and spring flowers. The workers were busy planting summer flowers (I happen to know the difference between spring and summer flowers). I was so excited to see gardening activity, that I stopped to watch the workers as they busily set their flowers in the planters and began to dig in the dirt. I so wanted to join them in this endeavor, and know that I made a spectacle of myself by staring longingly at the flowers being placed into the soil. I think that I may have scared the workmen when I took a seat near the window of Starbucks so I could continue to watch them work on their planting. I noticed them looking at me with sideways glances and I thought "how could I be making them feel uncomfortable?" By then, I realized that I was drooling...(just a little), and smiling like a Cheshire Cat. I am so happy for SPRING to finally be here, and for the profusion of color that surrounds me. It has been a very long winter. I'm missing the spring flowers in our garden, so I am constantly looking at the beautiful planters on Michigan Ave. to soak up all the color. Finally...Spring is here and we can welcome sunshine and the re-birth of the earth's treasures.
I began thinking of Mike and the stem cell transplant and realized that there is an obvious comparison to the planting of a garden. I see Mike as the earth. The stem cells are a plant that has been placed in the soil. Now that the plant has been planted in the earth, it needs to be cared for to take root and to grow into a healthy flower. It must be fed all the nutrients that will make it thrive. Family and Friends represent the nutrients of life. YOU are making the soil rich with your love and prayers. Together, we are tending to our plant and will nuture it, protect it, and love it. Mike is like an unique plant that is about to flower. What a miracle life is...
Another flower is emerging. It is called "Jen". Both of the flowers are the beginning of a garden. I can tell that THIS will be my "all time" favorite garden.
Thanks for Caring-
Love You,
XO Cookie
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9 comments:
Dear cookie and mike,
we agree the green buds are the new life all around us. Lets celebrate the beginning together as "tenders" of a beautiful new garden.
xxxooo cathy & randy
cookie, you express your love and spirit so beautifully. you are an inspiration, and you and mike are blessed to have one another. i'd say that you are an unbeatable team! may mike (and jen) thrive with all the deep and loving care all around. jill xxx's
Cookie,
Caring about you and Mikey is the easiest thing in the world to do. Loving you both is as natural as breathing. I propose a toast to Spring and new beginnings.
Love you guys,
Marc
Hi Centers..........have been thinking about all of you....Fred is planning a trip there this summer so you will once more have to put up with us! Can't wait to walk through the gardens!!
I find myself watching flowers grow and cooking..great therapy.
Have a great day..............can't wait for you to be heading home..will be soon
LV>>>mushy and fred
Dear Cookie and MC,
It's no wonder you've always loved gardening. (more Cookie than you MC, but you always willingly helped)
You both really embody the spirituality of nature. Last night MW and I were at a party given at the Botanic Gardens. Walking through at sunset made us realize the beauty all around us. I made a silent prayer for you that the very best days were ahead of you. MW and I will be down to see you later today. Can't wait.
Lanabelle
P.S. The daffodils and tulips were beyond compare planted in large pots as you enter the main building. (Cookie, try to find time to walk through when you're next up North. I promise it will rejuvenate you)
Hi Cookie and Mike. We're all so lucky to be Cookie's "flowers" and she personally "tends" to us all. Mike, you're the luckiest one to have Cookie as your own personal gardener! Lots of love, Leslie and Norm
Dear Cookie,
I love the metaphor of Mike as a garden. And since you are the ultimate gardener, there is no doubt he will be in full bloom soon. XXOO
Mine Cookie and Mine Mikey,
We are in awe of your incredible strength and spirit. So sorry about the Bulls. Yesterday was not a good sports day for Bruce and I. Blackhawks, Ducks, Bulls, Nascar, boo-hoo. Didn't even have the strength to check the Cubs or Sox. Went to a very unusual wedding yesterday, in Vegas. At least the slot g-ds were kind to us, we won $47.00 Yippppeee Skipppeee! Almost paid to the gas. (Not ours, the car:) Take care and know you are always in our hearts.
Love,
Bonnie & Bruce
Cook and Mike, that was so profound Cook, Rick thinks you are getting some of the drugs along with Mike. (only kidding) love you so much and when you get home we can plant and plant to your hearts content. I would love to get my hands dirty along with you. miss you and wish i could be with you, B.
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