Last week, my husband visited his dad and brought home some beautiful peonies from his mother’s garden. Sadly, his mom passed away this past February. Not only was she a wonderful mother-in-law, she was one of my dearest friends. So seeing those beautiful peonies made me sad but also strangely comforted. You see, peonies are my favorite flower and these particular peonies were an exquisite color of pink and the fragrance was out-of-this-world wonderful. I really feel it was a message of love from her to me. At least once a day for a week, I would breathe in that heavenly aroma, look into the faces of these flowers, and recall Mom’s kindness, remember her love, and be grateful for her time with us. Then I would say a little prayer, and then shed a tear. I know I have someone watching over us (along with my dad) and I will always remember that fragrant message of love from heaven.
Momdeavor 
June 3, 2013 at 11:41 pm
What a beautiful flower. It sounds like the hands that tended them belonged to a beautiful person. So sorry for your loss.
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June 26, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Thank you Patti. She was.
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June 4, 2013 at 10:41 pm
These are particularly gorgeous peonies, and nice photos! I love them too. I love to bury my nose in them & feel the cool petals on my skin. Glad that worked out the way it did. I think you were smart – emotionally smart – to link the sight and smell of the peonies with your moment of private grief.
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June 26, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Thank you bluebrightly. Yes, it was a blessed moment.
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June 5, 2013 at 7:27 pm
What a thoughtful post…My mother-in-law passed away last February and now we have her flower pots. I fill them with her favorite flowers to bloom all summer long.
Lisa
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June 26, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Thank you Lisa. How lovely. Someday when the old house gets sold, my husband hopes to transplant those peonies to our garden.
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June 7, 2013 at 7:22 pm
very beautiful peonies..
having a mother in law like her, must be a blessing.. 🙂
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June 26, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Yes Lyliana, it is/was a blessing. Thank you.
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June 8, 2013 at 8:06 am
Very beautiful. My mother’s favorite flower was a gardenia, and every time I smell one no matter where I am in the world, it’s as if she is saying “hi.”
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June 10, 2013 at 9:05 pm
Yes, I think peonies will remind me of my mother-in-law from now on as well. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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June 9, 2013 at 8:09 am
Beautiful photos and flowers. I’m sorry for your loss, but what a blessing to have someone like that in your life.
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June 10, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Thank you.
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June 14, 2013 at 11:29 pm
The peonies and Mary are just beautiful. Thanks for visiting my blog and writing such a nice comment today. I like your header!
Best.
Ruth in Pittsburgh
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June 26, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Thank you Ruth! I like the header too! I’ve been looking for a different theme but very few have headers. Still looking though. Can’t be choosy when it’s free. 🙂
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June 29, 2013 at 4:07 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of your losses. Big hugs to you and yours.
I too love Peony, their fragrance is heavenly.
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July 2, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Thank you Victoria. You are so kind.
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