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I am a bereaved mother and wife. I began this blog to help me look for the "good things" in life after my daughter, "Babybear", died in July 2005. Three years later, her daddy, my husband, "Bear", died in November 2008. (You'll find a link to their stories on my blog) And now, as difficult as it is, I continue to look for the good things in my life as I learn my new normal with my pup, "Furrybear", at my side. And the angels on my shoulder...

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

African Violet


My African Violet has not bloomed for a very long time.

This year it finally did.



(they're actually dark purple, you know, VIOLET)

What's the secret?

I think I know....




This little Bear Fairy.


She took up residence in the flower pot only a couple weeks before it began to bud.

Yes, that must be why.

Fairies are Magical....

But when they are Bear Fairies...

why, that's even more special!

17 comments:

Oonie said...

My spine tingled (in a good way) when I saw your post. I had inherited my mother's African violets when she died and they didn't bloom for me for years. When they did, it was always a sign of good things to come. Always. May it be so for you, too.

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you.

The bear fairy is adorable!

Sandy said...

That's a gorgeous violet!

Teri said...

beautiful flowers, adorable bear & wonderful story, Ter (hey I think I'm a poet now! LOL)

Ali said...

Beautiful flowers! Love the bear fairy, so cute! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are doing alright! You are in my thoughts in prayers =)

Valerie said...

Beautiful violets. I can't make anything grow maybe I need a Bear Fairy. lol

I hope your day is beautiful!

Jeanne said...

Ter,

Those are the prettiest violets I've ever seen! The flowers are clustered together so closely. They are just gorgeous. (Personally, I think the "magic" of the Bear Fairy is LOVE). Maybe the violets sensed your loving presence when you placed Bear Fairy there? You never know. :)

Jeanne

Vickie said...

Oh wow, that is just beautiful! I gotta find me some!

Sarah Coggins said...

So pretty! I need a bear fairy. I've been able to keep 2 African Violet plants alive for 3 or so years now, but no blooms since I bought them.

kel said...

It's magic!! Love them!

ps. I'm not at girlintheglasses anymore! I've moved to
http://www.ahesitanthousewife.blogspot.com/

Controlling My Chaos said...

What a lovely sign for you!

Liz Harrell said...

Aw, this is a lovely post! :)

~~Mel~~ said...

Beautiful violets...but even more beautiful bear fairy!

Unknown said...

What beautiful flowers. I love the color. Aww look the little bear fairy -- love it.

Hildie said...

HI, I just found your blog and have spent the last two hours reading all your entries.

I had a stillborn baby boy in March of 2003. It hurts a lot less now than I ever imagined it would.

I've been so touched by your stories and just wanted to let you know that they mean a lot to me.

Stacy Uncorked said...

Those are absolutely beautiful! And I LOVE that bear fairy! :)

Country Mouse, City Mouse said...

The bear fairy is so cute. Beautiful violets