Muna’s Flower Garden
Muna’s vision of her grandmother’s lessons of Natures magic faded as she found herself once again within the field of her dreams.
Muna found she was now walking towards a huge tree which outlined the horizon which was in the haze of the bright light which seemed to penetrate all and everything around her.
She looked down at the flowers they too seemed to shine their brilliance; she felt such love pouring out from all the beautiful varieties she saw. It was as if the flowers were all speaking to her as she could feel each one as she walked through them as they showed her that love was within every living thing.
She bent down to touch one of the many small daisy like flowers that lined this beautiful meadow she found herself walking in, still bare foot she could feel the grasses beneath her feet and the warmth of the earth, as the love from this place oozed through the soles of her feet.
As she touched the flower she noticed too how her hands glistened with the same luminescence which the flowers and grasses exuded, like millions of glistening dewdrops upon her skin. The moment Muna touched the flower it was as if she instantly knew the thoughts of every flower as if they had somehow become one and Muna could read the flowers thoughts..
“ Please pick me, you won’t harm me, Please pick me” she looked at its perfect bloom and looked deep into its centre as she studied the stamens and saw how delicate and intricate was its construction with each petal perfectly formed. She turned to look at the flower next to it and she reached to touch its petals which were a delicate shade of pink and again she was aware again of the flowers thoughts wanting to be picked.
Memories of Aponi her Grandmother came back to Muna, as she heard within her mind her beloved Grandmother’s voice saying, “ Take nothing your do not need girl, nature gives us everything, we only take that which we need” she could see her Grandmother as she had been on that day as they had so often gone into the woods together collecting for her store cupboard. Bending over the fungi, and picking the mushrooms and blackberries, digging deep in the soil for the root herbs. “ Never waste a Life, For remember Muna, all things are living, even the rocks, so only take that which you need”..
Looking at the Flower now, Muna touched it gently and held it to her cheek and she smiled at the memory… Thanking it silently within her mind for giving its beauty for her to share..
It was then as she saw as if by magic, all the flowers bow in unison within the field as if in acknowledgement to her thought.. She smelt the heady fragrance of the flowers as they gave off their beautiful perfume… She closed her eyes to the brightness of the place and she sat for a moment within the blooms as their perfume made her dizzy. She held the flower close to her face it was as if it whispered in her ear…
And so the Tale of the Flowers tumbled into her mind as the flowers spoke to her..
So as she closed her eyes Muna was told the Story of the Flowers..
She was told why the flowers came to Earth… She was told that Earth was such a drab place before the plant life came, but they were created to bring colour and Joy…
“Our purpose” said the flower “is to heal and give love, and to open your hearts to the beauty and splendour of all life and to give it colour and fragrance. We give our lives up freely for our purpose is to bloom and die, giving love to those who pick us. For upon the Earth the moment we are plucked we return to the source of all light, this field we now reside in”.
Muna looked up at all the wonderful flowers and saw the many colours and varieties that surrounded her, she sat and listened intently.
“We are with you all your lives, you turn to us for many reasons and many occasions, we come at your birth and celebrate your arrival upon the Earth Mother. We come with your first love within the petals of your first red rose. We celebrate in your birthdays and anniversaries, and we come when you just need a smile to cheer your day. We just love to populate your gardens and parks and when it’s time for your last journey we come to brighten up your sad hearts as we bring you to our field of remembrance. We come to you with every thought your love ones bring.”
“We flower in your Summer, But our joy is in your Spring
We are ever present, for our love we always bring
And even in your winter we bloom amid the snow
For flowers are part of every living thing you know”
Muna smiled as she let go of the flower, gently touching its delicate form, she said thank you for all the times she was given their gifts as they sacrificed their end of their Earth life as they were plucked and so died. And she remembered the many times she had plucked a flower or received one.
She stood up from her place within the flowers and continued to walk the Summerland in her very own field of dreams, for as she looked around at the flowers, these were the very same she had picked or had been given throughout all her life.
© Sue Dreamwalker 2010- 2015 All rights reserved.
I wrote this tale as part of a story some years ago.. I resurrected it as I read an enchanting story on Meg’s Blog Megdekorne entitled One Hundred Kisses . It made me realise I wanted to post something fanciful .
But as its Spring I wanted to bring a tribute to the Flowers and say thank you for all of their very special Gifts. As I thank each and every one of you for bringing your Gifts of love to my pages.
Love and Blessings for a Beautiful Happy Week
~Sue~
Trini Lind
Apr 13, 2015 @ 13:44:52
Oh, this is such a sweet and lovely and charming story!! I love it with all my heart!! ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 13, 2015 @ 13:47:03
Bless you Trini.. I am thrilled you enjoyed.. And I thank you for all the Gifts you bring here, but most especially all the beautiful gifts you share on your blog posts with us all.. Love returned 10 fold ❤
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Trini Lind
Apr 13, 2015 @ 13:48:12
❤ ❤ ❤ !!! You are supersweet!!!
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irenedesign2011
Apr 13, 2015 @ 14:24:30
Beautiful story Sue, I special like the clever wisdom with never take anything as you don’t need. This we can learn much from 😀
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 13, 2015 @ 14:37:07
We can indeed.. I often repeat this phrase when out shopping.. ” Do I really NEED this? and if I don’t then I don’t buy 😀
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irenedesign2011
Apr 13, 2015 @ 14:45:26
I use the same and if it is not working, maybe because I find a beautiful gemstone of large size, then I ask myself, where do you want to place it? And that help too 😀
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:26:12
LOL 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
Apr 13, 2015 @ 14:57:18
Whimsical, wise and touching. Thanks for the boost of fun and flowers to start my day! 🙂 to flower power!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:28:37
Brad, thank you for your lovely comment.. Yes I often love my imagination to run wild and allow the words to just flow through me… This is the result. 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:31:24
Wonderful, I only achieve that flow occasionally, but enjoy writing and editing anyway. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:21:37
Your writing is always inspiring Brad, always x
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Writing to Freedom
Apr 15, 2015 @ 02:01:05
Thanks Sue!
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litebeing
Apr 13, 2015 @ 15:11:15
lovely Sue!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:36:33
Dear Linda, thank you so much.. sending thoughts your way.. Love to you xx Sue x
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prenin
Apr 13, 2015 @ 16:32:29
You are a true talent hun – very well written!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:31:06
Prenin my friend.. I thank you.. 🙂 returning your hugs 🙂 x
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David
Apr 13, 2015 @ 16:53:54
What a beautiful story, so natural against the background that we are told never to pick the wild flowers. This is the natural way things should be so perhaps there too many of us now for the natural world to co-exist with us in harmony. I still love their beauty, fragrance however delicate and loving presence, whether indoors, outdoors in my garden or in the wild. Thank you Sue. Love, David
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:34:07
Yes, and I guess I take it one step further as you will often get to see me talking to my plants 🙂 x Many thanks David, I hope your travel home went well 🙂
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kp
Apr 13, 2015 @ 16:54:09
Sue, this is a beautiful little story; joyful and magical. Thanks for sharing. Kim
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:34:42
Kim, no thank you for taking the time to visit and comment… So pleased you enjoyed this tale. x
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dilip
Apr 13, 2015 @ 17:07:58
A wonderful read Sue. And yes we are now in the season of flowers 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:35:43
We are indeed Dilip and its a wonderful season to be sure.. I know how you bring us the delights of the flower festivals… Pure gifts xxx
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BloomLisa
Apr 13, 2015 @ 17:41:24
What an amazing post Sue. It is so eloquently written,a lyrical tale that take the reader on a journey straight to the heart. I loved every word of it.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:36:48
Thank you Lisa, I am so happy this story took you upon a journey straight to the heart.. What more could I wish for 🙂 Many thanks xx Sue
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BloomLisa
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:54:06
Hugs and big huge love💖🌸☀️
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TamrahJo
Apr 13, 2015 @ 18:41:16
Absolutely, Positively, Fantabulous! Reminded me of the book, “Heidi” and her first day on the mountain, when she, an enthusiastic 5 year old, delighted such in the wildflowers she picked them and carefully stored them in her apron to carry back to her grandfather to enjoy – and how dismayed she was when she unrolled her apron full of ‘gifts’ for him that night, and viewed the result…. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:40:19
Oh I loved Heidi Tamrahjo, one of my all time school book favourite reads, And when I think back to the many daisy chains I made as a child 🙂 x xxx Wishing you a great week. I had a ball with my granddaughter today. 🙂
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Christy Birmingham
Apr 13, 2015 @ 19:22:28
This is such a lovely tale, Sue! The words of the flower are so wonderful, showing it is indeed alive and giving, and so we must respect it in return xo ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:43:39
I think sometimes we forget as even I take flowers for granted.. As they give of themselves selflessly.. Always blooming to perfection.. just BEing the best they know how.. We can learn a lot by studying the nature of flowers.. who keep on growing no matter what we plant them in… They strive to survive and bloom even when cut and the buds are tight shut… Still they open and show us their beauty x ❤
Loved your visit Christy.. Thank you x
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D.G.Kaye
Apr 13, 2015 @ 21:36:44
A beautiful story Sue, and fitting for spring. Please visit my latest blog as I have nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award ❤ http://dgkayewriter.com/versatile-blogger-awards-nominees-smorgasbord-variety-spice-life/
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:47:46
Dear Deb so pleased you have enjoyed my Spring contribution of the tale of the flowers.. And many thanks for your lovely thought of gifting me an award…
I will be over to your post shortly 🙂 xxx Hugs Sue
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Maria F.
Apr 13, 2015 @ 22:37:07
Beautiful story Sue, I felt like Muna, harmonizing with a field of flowers, and how values must be passed along to honor earth’s gifts.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:49:56
You understood the story completely Maria.. I thank you most kindly.. And you more than anyone can I feel relate deeply to the Tale of the Flowers.. Many thanks dear Maria for adding your most welcome thoughts x Sue
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suzicate
Apr 13, 2015 @ 23:48:06
A beautiful story for spring. Oh, the beauty and joy of flowers!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:51:42
Yes, what a drab world it would be if we had no blooms, blossoms or green fields… Thank you Suzi x
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Lois
Apr 14, 2015 @ 02:36:20
“Our purpose” said the flower “is to heal and give love, and to open your hearts to the beauty and splendour of all life and to give it colour and fragrance” Sue those words had me thinking of the feelings I experience when I see flowers whether they be along the side of the road or in a garden. Flowers do bring love and healing into my life. Lovely story.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:55:36
Yes flowers bring all of those qualities, I am pleased to see a trend here now for farmers to leave a field and sow more wild flower seeds.. We do not even give wild flowers the chance to seed down on the grass verges at the side of the roads, But awareness is now much better.. As the insect population is suffering through the lack of wild flowers.. Many thanks for you most welcome visit Lois and I am so pleased you enjoyed x Sue
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aussieian2011
Apr 14, 2015 @ 04:26:40
I recall this story Sue, and it’s great to see it posted again, the scenario of a field of flowers, and the harmony Muna has with them is beautiful, their relationship is one of Spiritual birth and regrowth.
Thanks Sue, a pleasure to revisit.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:56:55
Yes Ian you were one of 7 who commented way back in 2010 🙂 I am happy you enjoyed second time around again Ian x
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Paul Handover
Apr 14, 2015 @ 05:30:34
Last thing I have read this evening before turning the light out. What precious thoughts to take into one’s dreams.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:57:21
And what a precious thing to say Paul.. Thank you 🙂
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New Bloggy Cat
Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:04:43
What a love tribute to the Flowers! I’ll never take them for granted again! \(◉‿◉)/
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:00:17
Many thanks .. so pleased you enjoyed this one 🙂 and love that little smiley face 🙂 xxx
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chicasl10
Apr 14, 2015 @ 12:18:44
The Joy to see the flowers grow. To use the things the earth gives us
Not destroy. Love the spring when flowers starts to grow
Beautiful written Sue TOP!!
Huggy from sunny Belgium
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:16:48
MJ.. always so nice to see you,,, and Mega thanks for also your TOP comment 🙂 Take care.. Hugs Sue xx
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kowkla123
Apr 14, 2015 @ 12:32:03
gefällt mir sehr, beste Grüße, Klaus
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:17:46
Danke Klaus..
Many thanks to you xxx Sue
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kowkla123
Apr 15, 2015 @ 11:21:30
danke sehr
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cat
Apr 14, 2015 @ 13:32:46
Some years back I found a wild lady slipper flower in the woods … I knew it would be destroyed soon, because a new fence line had to build … so I dug it out, and transplanted it onto my east side shady flower bed … it’s still there … right beside the wild onion and wild day lily … smiles … Love, cat.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:19:28
Bless you Cat for rescuing a wild flower.. I am sure its happy in its new home… I still have my Dad’s for-get-me-nots, I dug them out of his garden in ’98 🙂 xxx Hugs back with love Sue x
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cat
Apr 14, 2015 @ 13:40:23
… can’t wait to see your garden pics … smiles …
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:20:32
Thank you…. I am sure there will be plenty of pics to share very soon once everything starts to grow x
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lavendermoongirlblog
Apr 14, 2015 @ 21:59:20
Such a beautiful story Sue with a very poignant message. Your imagery is so powerful, it will lull me off to sleep. Thank you and lots of hugs. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:30:21
hey LG… you know I was only just thinking of your the other night, and was thinking I had not seen a post for a while.. Unless I have missed them, which is often likely these days.. But so pleased you have dropped in.. And THANK you so much… Sweet dreams, and I will be around to see you sometime this week.. Its a busy one.. 🙂 but ALL GOOD XX
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quarteracrelifestyle
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:02:30
Very beautiful!! xx
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lavendermoongirlblog
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:45:23
I’ve been thinking of you too. I’m glad it’s going well. Renovations are affecting my health but we’re nearly there now, I can’t wait to be there and hopefully not move again. Thank you for thinking of me Sue. Hugsxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 14, 2015 @ 22:54:02
I know its taken longer than you thought.. But I hope that this Summer sees all your dreams coming to fruition.. 🙂 Love and Hugs your wayxxx Sue xxx
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kowkla123
Apr 15, 2015 @ 13:46:37
mache es gut, Klaus
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Fiestaestrella
Apr 15, 2015 @ 22:17:28
Hi Sue,
I really enjoyed this tale of Muna and her flowers, especially the all-encompassing part at the end, …”She stood up from her place within the flowers and continued to walk the Summerland in her very own field of dreams, for as she looked around at the flowers, these were the very same she had picked or had been given throughout all her life.” xxKa
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 16, 2015 @ 09:04:48
Dear Ka.. thank you so much your reading and encouraging response is all I need 🙂 ❤
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Fiestaestrella
Apr 20, 2015 @ 20:54:56
❤ It's amazing how powerful our connections are…
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PreciousRhymes
Apr 16, 2015 @ 15:49:00
Many thanks for spreading the fragrance with such a heartwarming story dear Sue. Feel nurtured and nourished 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 17, 2015 @ 11:34:41
Dear PR.. so nice to get your lovely response here upon my story.. I am so pleased you enjoyed… 🙂 Big smiles as I logged in today to find you here.. Big Hugs .. Sue xxx
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Elle
Apr 19, 2015 @ 08:07:09
what a beautiful and ethereal story! “please pick me” all of us flowers want to be picked.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 19, 2015 @ 15:39:28
Dear Elle, thank you for taking time to view my posts and leave me your foot-print… Many thanks ~ Sue
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DG MARYOGA
Apr 22, 2015 @ 17:05:18
I am not quite sure,but I think I can remember the beautiful tale of the flowers and I did enjoy it then!Wonderful emotions and touching prose reaching top levels!
Loved the visual language of the Flowers and the moral.We are so greedy.We desire everything no matter if we need it or not … Earth might be generous,but its gifts serve different purposes that we have to respect … I won’t write the story of my life,I simply leave you with my heart full of gentle feelings and admiration for your talent and your rich inner world! Enjoy your day my lovely friend;today is Earth Day and I am happy I re-read this so becoming post on this very special day.
Love & hugs to you my kindest and sweetest friend 🙂 ❤ ,Doda xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 22, 2015 @ 18:17:21
I hope you can Doda, I am pleased you remembered. Big smiles sent, I enjoyed a beautiful Earth Day, in the garden, and planting, And yes I hugged a tree, And did a little Drumming, It was a special Day made all the more special seeing you here.. 🙂 ❤ Love and Hugs Sue
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DG MARYOGA
Apr 22, 2015 @ 18:55:16
So glad to hear you had a wonderful day!While reading the “Tale of the Flowers”,I saw once again the Sweet,Elegant Flowers that grow deep in your Warm Heart … Thank you so much for appreciating my visit to your place,to your “Cosmos” 🙂 ❤ xoxoxox
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Kourtney Heintz
Apr 22, 2015 @ 23:55:21
What a beautiful story, Sue! 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 23, 2015 @ 16:56:58
So pleased you enjoyed this one.. 🙂 ❤
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Anita
Apr 24, 2015 @ 09:13:06
A beautiful story Sue. Thankyou for bringing it back for us to read. I love my garden and talk to my flowers too. To walk around in a morning is very uplifting the birds are there as well flying around and singing . I look forward to hearing the Robin who has let me go up to him and say a few words. I sit in my conservatory and watch them they will be bringing their young soon.cant wait. Take care.love to hear from you. Will be going to America next week but will still hope to get you, bye for now love and light. anita.xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 24, 2015 @ 15:02:28
Dear Anita, many thanks for adding your thoughts, and Robins have also nested in our garden.. Its lovely to sit and watch them feed.. Enjoy your trip to America Anita, and I will drop you a line.. 🙂 Love and Blessings Hugs Sue x ❤
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Anita
Apr 26, 2015 @ 08:08:00
Thankyou for replying Sue. Will look forward to hearing from you. Hope to see you again if you visit Worksop church again. Lol xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 26, 2015 @ 14:54:00
Bless you, its been a while since I was there doing my services, Give all the committee my love next time you go. 🙂 Hugs your way xx Sue
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