tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post4217561989965502024..comments2024-01-18T23:24:27.414-07:00Comments on laughing with angels: Dandelions---what's on my mind and in my heart today.Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-69870369127011123552011-11-12T17:28:11.231-07:002011-11-12T17:28:11.231-07:00I just came across your blog and, subsequently thi...I just came across your blog and, subsequently this post.<br /><br />Dandelions are my absolute most favorite flower. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and your blog is now one my favorites.<br /><br />Mary AnnMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301159719993512500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-66219290111796755282011-10-02T17:46:52.526-06:002011-10-02T17:46:52.526-06:00Oh. Oh my. It doesn't seem sufficient to say t...Oh. Oh my. It doesn't seem sufficient to say thank you for writing this post. It seems to require much more, but I don't know what that would be. You see, we adopted a baby girl from Romania and she came home with some major problems, physical and emotional. Picking along the road nearly killed me, being picked on by the fast movers on the road nearly killed me ... taking care of my elderly parents in our home at the same time as our daughter was a toddler nearly killed me. But I'm a fighter ... I.would.not.give.up. I fought the doctors, I fought the teachers, I fought the church people, I fought the family. Because she might be broken but she was mine! My parents died and we adopted a little boy from Romania. He's had a hard time growing up with her emotional issues. But I have fought for him as well. And now, now she has gotten help for some of her emotional issues, not all, it can't all be fixed, but some. I look back, in my teens, teaching the children's Sunday school class at our tiny church. One group of boys came from a "farm" for troubled boys. One of the boys was mentally challenged. One of the other boys made fun of him in front of me. God must have looked down at me that day and saw me FIGHT for this one young helpless boy ... and many years later, many many years later, He gave us this special daughter. Yes, I prayed for a miracle, but I didn't get the one I wanted. I also got the one I needed. And I will fight for my kids til my last breath. So all I have is thank you, but you have to believe it is coming straight from my heart to yours. Thank you. <br /><br />Love,<br />MaryMary @ Redo 101http://redo101.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-24770222584853395262011-08-14T17:06:56.071-06:002011-08-14T17:06:56.071-06:00Hello June,
I have spent much time here today goi...Hello June,<br /><br />I have spent much time here today going through your beautiful pages of your blog. I must say this one really stirred my heart and made me shed some tears. How blessed you are to have such a dear child and how bless he is to have you as his mother. What a darling woman and very capable soul you are! I too can see the day when he will thank you, in his prime, in his glory! I have always loved dandelion but will look at them in a different way now. You need to write a book. You are so inspiring and have touch so many lives. I am sure your ward/stake love you to pieces!<br /><br />Thank you for touching my heart forever...now off to find a dandelion or two.<br /><br />Love,<br />MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-80958636318138854772011-07-23T12:12:51.951-06:002011-07-23T12:12:51.951-06:00I was visiting Marydon for Pink Saturday a moment ...I was visiting Marydon for Pink Saturday a moment ago, read her story post about the blue rose, then came her by a link she posted. <br /><br />Thank you. <br /><br />A great big hug your way and much love from my heart to yours. <br /><br />JennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-51715251831204338522011-07-22T17:33:34.552-06:002011-07-22T17:33:34.552-06:00very well put, and quite lovely.....
You chose t...very well put, and quite lovely.....<br /><br />You chose the dandelion, because you think of the dandelion as a lesser flower. Most, consider the dandelion a "weed". A weed is an unwanted and intrusive plant. Most, if not all, perennials can be a weed....they can be intrusive and unwanted (in yard as well as garden). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (and sometimes people are attracted to only the beauty they see only that which they consider beautiful). To you a dandelion is a lesser flower and yet the dandelion is not only a happy sunny freely propagating flower, but it is a valuable herb with many culinary and medicinal uses. It is a rich source of vitamin A, B complex, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc. Its leaves are often used to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and teas. The roots can be found in some coffee substitutes, and the flowers are used to make certain wines. Most would pull, poison or cut out the dandelion, not giving any thought as to all they will lose in doing so. But there are those of us that appreciate the dandelion for all it’s uniqueness and beauty as much as we do the phlox (which also just so happens to be a beautiful weed). All God’s children are beautiful...and all have so very much to give. It is so very important that we all try to stay open to the beauty in all.<br />Congratulations to Landon on his graduation. And thank you for taking the time to post your story for all who pass this way.<br />Wishing you and yours a beautiful weekendRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648206888940248970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-70022124555443931352011-06-27T23:25:29.681-06:002011-06-27T23:25:29.681-06:00Dear June...
Dandelion's have always been one ...Dear June...<br />Dandelion's have always been one of my favorite flowers...they just give and give and are hardy little busts of color! I believe like you that God does prepare us and also that he puts the children He gives us in our lives for a reason. All of them. Nothing worth doing is easy...and that is most especially applied to raising children. It just always amazes me how siblings can be so different; they all come from the exact same place and yet, even if they don't have a medical name to describe their difference, they are! I'm sure you know that from all your children!<br />You are such a lovely mother... a gardener of human hearts.<br />Blessings!<br />AnnChristmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-66575392267362417122011-06-27T05:08:26.866-06:002011-06-27T05:08:26.866-06:00June what a blessing you are. I understand your w...June what a blessing you are. I understand your words as a mommy, as a teacher, as a friend and more...as a child of God. Landon indeed is the most precious flower in your garden of love and admiration. Many times people don't stop and think, they are afraid..ignorant of their behaviors and sometimes cruel. Then, there is always that one that will smile, give a pleasant nod or assist because well they are moved with compassion. Forgive us when we fall in the earlier condition and know that for some...God is giving us a clean heart and that through that clean heart...we can be better people to everyone and especially little flowers that seem "different." I have never seen Landon with my natural eye..but my spiritual eye...sees the beauty which goes beyond this realm of existence to where the Father is. That one faithful day when Landon sees Him face to face...he will receive his new body...his renewed mind...and he will glow of all that beauty that is within. And when you see him...your tears will overflow....and it will be well. Hold tight....know that I love you and Landon as your beloved son...full of mercy and grace...God is sufficient to carry you through. My heart has learned of another facet of love because of you June....UNCONDITIONAL.<br />LoveyLoveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463933389718659427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-77745556376558176672011-06-22T20:09:47.500-06:002011-06-22T20:09:47.500-06:00Dear June- You have touched all our hearts today b...Dear June- You have touched all our hearts today by sharing your life, by sharing your pain and sharing your hopes. I believe with all my heart what you envision or something very much like it will be our reality oneday. Praise God for His wisdom and write it on your heart you are a good mother and the Lord loves you and your son.<br />Love, LLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914544339852234673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-90916038448269972982011-06-20T00:02:14.500-06:002011-06-20T00:02:14.500-06:00Dearest June,
What a beautiful post. You might rem...Dearest June,<br />What a beautiful post. You might remember, my sister is disabled. When I think of how she was treated in school many years ago, it still upsets me. She was so hurt by the meanness of the students that she left high school in her last year before graduating. And it happened when she started working, by people completely insensitive to others with a special challenge. Thankfully, it seems different now but all that hurt is still there and I would do anything in this world if I could take it on for her. I agree with you, there are no dandelions!<br />Love,<br />Sharon :-)A Fanciful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558462876925565507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-63990670859652368222011-06-18T07:24:40.646-06:002011-06-18T07:24:40.646-06:00Everyday when I picked the kids up from kindergart...Everyday when I picked the kids up from kindergarten Lily had a dandelion for me. She loves to find me flowers & those are her favorites. <br />I love you June.<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100504828452604755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-75012727886445382942011-06-16T11:48:47.708-06:002011-06-16T11:48:47.708-06:00Ok, I want to bawl after reading this but I can...Ok, I want to bawl after reading this but I can't because maintenance is doing their bi annual smoke alarm check and I don't want to be sobbing when they come in!<br /><br />I grew up in England, Canada and here in the U.S. so I went to school in all 3 countries. In England there was a boy with, what were called "false legs". He went to the regular school and did get some teasing as other kids liked to gently kick his false legs to see if he could feel it. I remember my mom offering to help him down the curb one day and he glared at her and said NO! He was very independent!<br /><br />In Canada there were no challenged kids in my school, neither physically nor mentally. When I started high school in the U.S. I was amazed that we had Downs Syndrome kids and others amongst us and a lot of the kids I went to high school with had gone all through school with them. I think it is a really good thing because they no longer become a curiosity but just a part of everyday life!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this June! Now I'm going to NOT cry or at least try not to!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-23757607727468196052011-06-15T19:22:28.113-06:002011-06-15T19:22:28.113-06:00So I innocently meander by to check in on you and ...So I innocently meander by to check in on you and you spring profundity on me??? Now I'm sitting here blubbering all over the keyboard. June, you know you're special to me. Visiting you always feeds my soul. <br /><br />As you know, I am on a different, but still rough path. I literally DO look at people on the highway (or in the carpool line or in the car next to me) and wonder at how lives lived so close together can be so different. I am guilty of sometimes envying those on the highway, I must admit. It continues to be a struggle here right now. Not that I, my husband, and my son are not doing well, we are . . . but my daughter is not and you know that we moms can never really be "right" when someone we love and care for is not. <br /><br />Sending loads of love and comfort to you for your surgery and recovery. That's part of the path, too, you know. Perhaps, there is a reason you are presented with a resting spot at this time. Be sure and look around for the beauty. I know you will. <br /><br />With love and fondness . . .LemonyRenee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07200070770150819952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-59489186191817145892011-06-15T08:01:10.317-06:002011-06-15T08:01:10.317-06:00Just like a dandelion sends out its tiny parachute...Just like a dandelion sends out its tiny parachutes on a puff of breath, so have you by sharing your heart. Knowledge, understanding and compassion can't help but take root and flourish when sown by a mother's breath of life.<br />Beautiful. <br />Debbietrash talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508579521854913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-61441701513251856892011-06-14T20:43:00.790-06:002011-06-14T20:43:00.790-06:00This is so beautiful...made me cry. The highway a...This is so beautiful...made me cry. The highway analogy made me think of how true it is that the masses are living in the fast lane but the few find themselves on that slower path where there is so much beauty. I am thankful the LORD brought me to the slow path...yes there is suffering but the beauty exceeds and makes it so worth it. Your son will be one day in eternity embracing you for pouring out your life unto him in love and acceptance. Your heart rejoices even now because of it. But you will fully know the joy of this life you have been given to live in the heavenly realm. When I was a Sunday school teacher to K-3 graders a year ago, I had two adult students with autism. They really helped me learn how to interact with them. I always embraced them and treated them like I did all the children while being sensative to their needs. Like Todd was uncomfortable with games, so I would let him doodle or just sit and watch(whatever he was comfortable with) Isaac didn't like to do lessons, so I wouldn't make him. If he needed to get up and walk around while I taught, I let him. He was always peaceful and appreciated my kindness. They were always so nice to me and made me feel like a good teacher. It was such a joy to teach them. I miss them very much. I have always tried to kindly wave or say hello to he disabled groups in the parks or stores. I run into them more at our community park. But I learned from Todd and Isaac how to interact with them more comfortably. Thank you for sharing your heart June...you are teaching us all. And it is so valuable.Seawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-76012856855126128032011-06-14T07:49:10.755-06:002011-06-14T07:49:10.755-06:00June! There must be a lovely flower growing in you...June! There must be a lovely flower growing in your heart! What a beautiful post! I have tears in my eyes! Bless you and all that come in touch with you!<br />tot<br /><br />ps....sorry I'm late, somehow I missed this post!time worn interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355684540657164949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-69060803458550875232011-06-13T21:35:50.113-06:002011-06-13T21:35:50.113-06:00Dear June, I will be reminded of this lovely post ...Dear June, I will be reminded of this lovely post every time I see a dandelion from now on... <br /><br />Hugs, Sherri:)Sharing with Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00966672285631604242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-40527720167464158122011-06-13T17:05:48.898-06:002011-06-13T17:05:48.898-06:00Just popping in to say Hi! Thanks for coming by m...Just popping in to say Hi! Thanks for coming by my friend.Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-62715908238222385462011-06-13T10:51:34.405-06:002011-06-13T10:51:34.405-06:00June, I love your post. You have such a beautiful...June, I love your post. You have such a beautiful way with words. I hope all is well with you and yours. Have a great week.<br /><br />SandyPeonies & Magnoliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362575319386223280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-11559822129408078222011-06-12T20:10:32.370-06:002011-06-12T20:10:32.370-06:00Hey June,
Check out weirdbirdstudio this week... ...Hey June, <br />Check out weirdbirdstudio this week... do you ever feel like this???<br />xoxo<br />your friend across the county,<br />karenkarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646954588267990712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-35287844393323950642011-06-12T20:10:23.527-06:002011-06-12T20:10:23.527-06:00Hey June,
Check out weirdbirdstudio this week... ...Hey June, <br />Check out weirdbirdstudio this week... do you ever feel like this???<br />xoxo<br />your friend across the county,<br />karenkarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646954588267990712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-75793507500893398622011-06-12T10:33:27.310-06:002011-06-12T10:33:27.310-06:00Oh June, how beautiful this post is. God does not ...Oh June, how beautiful this post is. God does not make mistakes, just look at how many hearts you have touched with your story. I got lost in reading the comments too. Give Landon a kiss for me!<br />Blessings in your week June.<br />Love<br />MarcieThe Rustic Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061053386942991282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-69273561068530126812011-06-12T08:31:04.201-06:002011-06-12T08:31:04.201-06:00June,
This is absolutely beautiful. I have told y...June,<br /><br />This is absolutely beautiful. I have told you before that I work with these amazing children and I too am shocked at those who do not see their beauty. Thank you for posting this. You should consider writing a book-it would help so many as you say everything so well:).<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Kimvictorian parlor IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971672575152723360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-5892369950844608842011-06-12T06:40:50.438-06:002011-06-12T06:40:50.438-06:00You've made me look at dandelions in a whole n...You've made me look at dandelions in a whole new light - what a precious mother you are and a blessing - thank you for sharing your heart and all you do for your son and others. <br />God Bless,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-35203721069553808562011-06-11T21:14:46.281-06:002011-06-11T21:14:46.281-06:00just visited your grace gardens my dearest June......just visited your grace gardens my dearest June.... aahhhhhhh!!!!!!!<br />you make my life soooo happy....maria ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189620202682097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981415164270569467.post-14392522462073081502011-06-11T08:56:45.722-06:002011-06-11T08:56:45.722-06:00Dearest June,
I was SO cheered to receive your lov...Dearest June,<br />I was SO cheered to receive your lovely message, it makes SUCH a difference to know I have friends who send me their encouragement! I have M.E. which I think is probably know in the U.S. as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I've had it since my son was born 25 years ago, but it got worse about 12 years ago and I had to take early retirement. It's a nasty illness that is a complete mystery and encompasses a myriad different symptoms that wax and wain.<br />I'm SO glad to have met you, and to be able to gaze upon your lovely garden and flowers, and read your writing lifts my heart!<br /><br />Sending hugs,<br />JaneHalf-heard in the Stillnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01840301617199033576noreply@blogger.com