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Siwsan

(27,851 posts) Fri Jul 24, 2015, 07:29 PM Jul 2015

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We scattered my sister's ashes, today [View all]

Her husband and kids made the decision to put her in the place she loved so much - her garden. She was an avid gardener and spent some of her happiest hours tending to her plants. When she was visiting with me, she would give me the best advice on what to plant and where to plant it, and was always ready to share cuttings and starts from her own garden. She was also a very spiritual individual, and scattered throughout her gardens were lovely messages, carved in stone, about how being with nature was like being close to God. We all selected an area to put some of her ashes, and this was the spot I chose. Now, when ever I am at the house, I know where I can go to sit and remember her.

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We scattered my sister's ashes, today [View all] Siwsan Jul 2015 OP

I wish you comfort in your grief. LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #1

Thank you Siwsan Jul 2015 #6

So sorry for your loss.... haikugal Jul 2015 #2

Beautiful etherealtruth Jul 2015 #3

Lovely malaise Jul 2015 #4

I'm going to be house sitting for a week Siwsan Jul 2015 #7

One of my friends has both of her parents ashes in their garden malaise Jul 2015 #12

It is a great spot to sit and tell her future Granddaughter all about her Grandmother Siwsan Jul 2015 #14

I am so sorry sharp_stick Jul 2015 #5

Sorry for your family's loss.... Little Star Jul 2015 #8

I'm so sorry for your loss, Siwsan. Sissyk Jul 2015 #9

a lovely thing to do. My condolences to the family but I thank you for this wonderful CTyankee Jul 2015 #10

So sorry for the loss of your sister... Tom_Foolery Jul 2015 #11

I'm sorry for your loss. icymist Jul 2015 #13

I'm so sorry for your loss. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #15

What a beautiful spot! I hope you can find some peace riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #16

I don't think anyone could ask for a more beautiful place to rest. ladyVet Jul 2015 #17

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. That is a beautiful place for her ashes. LoisB Jul 2015 #18

I lost my sister in 98. I commiserate heaven05 Jul 2015 #19

This was the second sibling I've lost Siwsan Jul 2015 #21

is that a pic of the actual garden? it's pretty. wonderful place to put her ashes Liberal_in_LA Jul 2015 #20

Yes. She had a lot of angels in the garden, but that was my favorite Siwsan Jul 2015 #23

So wonderful to have a place to remember her. salib Jul 2015 #22

We have never discussed a marker. That's a great idea Siwsan Jul 2015 #26

What a beautiful place for your sister's ashes MissDeeds Jul 2015 #24

It looks like a lovely garden. I'm sure her spirit is very happy there especially knowing her Cleita Jul 2015 #25

Peace be with you. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #27

I am so sorry for your loss irisblue Jul 2015 #28

Beautiful eulogy to your sister; your words and the photo. Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2015 #29

... Mnemosyne Jul 2015 #30

so sorry for your loss rbrnmw Jul 2015 #31

I think it is wonderful that you have this beautiful memorial spot passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #32

I'm so sorry for your loss Siwsan cal04 Jul 2015 #33

My condolences to you and your family. n/t murielm99 Jul 2015 #34

Siwsan, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Unknown Beatle Jul 2015 #35

As a sister, a mother and a person who communes with nature in my gardens... herding cats Jul 2015 #36

I still have my folks ashes in the house. I would miss them otherwise roguevalley Jul 2015 #37

Peace to you and yours, Siwsan. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #38

I don't know why I was moved to post this... MoonchildCA Jul 2015 #39

That is a beautiful tribute to your sister. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #40

I'm so very sorry for your loss. City Lights Jul 2015 #41

Hugs, and condolences Demeter Jul 2015 #42