The start of something beautiful...right now these plants are small and surrounded by end of the summer plants and newly changing fall leaves but next spring they are going to fill this space with beauty and smiles. These are bleeding heart plants dropped off unexpectedly one evening by a generous, beautiful person who simply said "I read your book! And I wanted to give you these plants." "I enjoyed your stories" she went on to say. I'm not sure I even formed a complete sentence, my surprise was so complete.
I'm not sure I will ever find the space where my first reaction upon hearing someone say "I read your book!" won't be surprised shock. Since that books release I have experienced so many God Poke moments with strangers and acquaintances. It seems that those words that fill that book, which have such a deep connection to me have in ways I could never have imagined connected with others.
Miss Cross every time I see these plants bloom I will think of you and remember your beautifully spoken words. As we planted and now tend these plants before winter sets in I have shared with my children stories about you...I would guess in years to come when they see these plants in bloom they too will remember you and the beautiful gift you shared with us.
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