Welcome to Inspy Romance! Today’s photos are courtesy of a visit to a friend’s beautiful greenhouse and garden in the month of May a few years ago.
Today I want to remind you to give someone in your life an extra hug and “I love you.” My family was saddened this past week by the death of my lovely niece, gone too soon. I’ve just been extra reminded of how much those hugs and words matter. We never know if we’ll have another chance.
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Valerie Comer is a USA Today bestselling author and a two-time Word Award winner who writes where food meets faith and fiction. She injects experience laced with humor into her green clean romances. Her life on a small farm in western Canada provides the seed for stories of contemporary inspirational romance. Like many of her characters, Valerie and her family grow much of their own food and are active in the local foods movement as well as their church. She only hopes her creations enjoy their happily-ever-afters as much as she does hers, shared with her husband, adult kids, and adorable granddaughters.
Sad to hear about your niece Valerie, a timely reminder to cherish each moment. What an awesome garden, my kids would love the train!
Condolences about the passing of your niece. An excellent reminder of how to live each day to the fullest and cherish the memories with out loved ones. Lovely photos. Sure wish that in SW Michigan or the Midwest, it would warm up and quit rainy on a daily basis so one can enjoy the outdoors. I will be waiting to garden till after Memorial Day weekend (in the States) and my cast for my broken wrist is removed. Blessing to you and your family.
Thanks – I’m sure your kids would wish they could ride on the train instead of admire it from a distance!
Thanks, Renate. Here we usually don’t plant out bedding plants until at least Mother’s Day or Victoria Day weekend (the Canadian long weekend a week before your Memorial Day). We don’t have our garden quite ready to plant yet. This week!
Hugs, Valerie. Thinking of you and your sister’s family. <3
What a wonderful garden your friend has!
Prayers for your family. It’s so sad to lose someone so young.
What a beautiful garden!
I neglected read the blog, until I read a comment. I just saw tht you experienced a tragedy in your family. I’m so sorry. Praying for all of you.
Praying for you and your family, Valerie.
Thank you Autumn. And yes, she has a great garden and a huge greenhouse!
Thank you Merrillee.
Thank you, Kim.
Thank you, Jill.
Sending hugs and prayers, Valerie. xox
Trying to get caught up with Inspy blog this week, I’ve missed so many days!
Valerie, sorry to hear about your niece! I’ve lost 2 family members within the last 3 years so I can certainly understand the emotions a person goes through. It’s a tremendous loss and leaves a hole in your heart. Cherish the sweet memories, give yourself time to grieve and hold each other close. Praying comfort and peace for your family.