This is just a happy post.
My brother had spent some time with mom transplanting her overgrown orchid plants in June last year.
At first, two of the plants had produced blooms a few weeks ago (which we took photos of) and mom was thrilled. Then a third one was blooming. I see mom from the kitchen window always stopping to look at them and smiling.
She smiles every time she sees them. It was her 93rd birthday recently and this was a happy surprise for her. I don't think she's ever had three plants blooming at once.
And yes, we've done as she asked and bought more orchid fertilizer for her. 😄
Such a lovely, happy post, indeed! Her smile....
ReplyDeleteThe plants wanted to give her a floral surprise- there’s nothing like nature to make us feel good
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice photo of your mom with her orchids, Kay you are blessed!
ReplyDeleteShe is such a joy to both of you. She is 7 years older then I am. I hope I am such a joy to my kids when I am her age.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom, indeed a happy post
ReplyDeleteThat's nice. Orchids meet their demise in our house.
ReplyDeleteLovely orchids and lovely Mom. She is so fortunate how her children work to make sure she is taken care of and happy. I'm sure it is paybacks.
ReplyDeleteKay, your mom looks great for 93... and happy! That is itself a blessing.
ReplyDeleteMy MIL has been spending hours all summer long bringing orchards back to life successfully. Unfortunately after all that work, she is going back home to the Philippines for the winter so I suspect all the orchards will die a cold miserable death shortly. If your mom was close, I would drop them off.
ReplyDeleteIt's those small joys in life that make up a bigger life lived in this world. So glad your mother has these orchids to bring her joy each day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! What a way to help make her day.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Mom and your whole family! She is a beacon to all of us
ReplyDeleteSo happy, so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, they'd make me smile too. So does your mom's smile. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, they are beautiful! I’m happy for your mom.
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom is an amazing lady to keep going and be interested in projects.
ReplyDeleteAwww, that is such a nice photograph of your mom with her orchids.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Nice to see a happy post! Those flowers are so colorful!
ReplyDeletePretty plants
ReplyDeleteShe looks delighted and SO young for her age. I'm terrified of orchids. I would kill any of them who encountered me. :(
ReplyDeleteTHank you for sharing that happiness!
ReplyDeleteMom makes everything the best.
ReplyDeleteShe does look happy and those orchids are just gorgeous. Happy birthday to your remarkable mom! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cheerful.
ReplyDeleteYour mom looks so happy. Thank you for sharing that happiness with us, it is so contagious! Love your mom’s enthusiasm in enjoying the little things in life, which is really what contributes to her good health and long life. My mom-in-law who lives with us, shares this similar outlook towards life and hence is mentally and physically alert at 99.
ReplyDeleteAs we age it never surprises me how simple things are the reward. YOu have worked out such a lovely time with your mother as she ages. YOu are so good at this!!
ReplyDeleteYour Mom has the prettiest smile. Her orchids, and her smile, make me smile too.
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