Bleeding Heart.
Each year when you* bloom –
my favorite flower of all –
you gift me with the pause to remember
the life to celebrate,
the grandma to honor,
the sweet memories to cherish.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
*This bleeding heart plant is over 25 years old and has lived and thrived at two different homes for me. It was a gift from my grandma that will move with me wherever I live. It is just one of several sweet special “things” I cherish because they were a part of her that lives on with me. Love you Grandma! It’s Springtime – one of your faves!
the creative life in between 
A wonderful image.
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Thank you!
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I have the white one with red tip.
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It’s those little things that touch memories and our hearts. (K)
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It really is.
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Such a loving remembrance of your grandmother. You should share this post at the Senior Salon on Wednesday.
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Thanks Bernadette!
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So pretty
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Such a beautiful photo Jodi and lovely memories for you.
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Thanks Debbie
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❤ <3!!
So awesome that its the plant has lasted that long! It is a special plant! ((HUGS))) my friend!
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Love the idea that we tend the plants our mothers and grandmothers so tenderly started…
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❤
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Love our bleeding heart in our yard. Ours was also transplanted from my husbands grandmothers garden so it holds a similar sentimental value.
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Awh! 😊❤
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It’s amazing that you’ve had that plant for so long! Such a beautiful way to remember your grandma. So sweet!
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Thanks shweta!
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😊
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Its those little things that one remembers. Such a beautiful flower Jodi and an awesome poem.
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Thanks kamal!
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Welcome Jodi
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What a wonderful way to remember your Grandma. I didn’t grow up with a Grandma. Mine past away while I was an infant and before I was born, but my children have. What a gift they are.
I’ve only seen Bleeding Hearts in nursery’s. It’s lovely to hear yours is still thriving and see how beautiful it is.
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Thanks deborah!
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We are awaiting ours to flower! 🙂
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Is it already blooming!??!!? We had snow today 😦
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Spring has sprung here ilze. Wearing shorts today with windows open and sunny and green everywhere
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that’s amazing Jodi! Beautiful photo too. ❤️
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Thanks John
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What a beautiful flowering plant and remembrance of your grandma! Is that a potted plant?
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Thanks. No it is s perennial outside that dies off and grows back bigger every year. It is practically a bush!
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A beautiful flower and remembrance.
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Thanks terry!
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Amazing Jodi!
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Thanks Lynn!
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A LOVEly photo Jodi! 💕🌸 So nice to have this plant to remind you of your grandma! Have you tried painting it yet? 🎨
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I have not tried yet but the thought has crossed my mind…
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It’s gorgeous Jodi… !
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So gorgeous, but it’s so perfect I would be scared to paint it!
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❤️
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What a beautiful way to remember your beloved grandmother! We remember those we love no matter what, but when we have something tangible that reminds us of them, those memories are even stronger, I think.
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I think so too 💕
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I love this flower but for some reason I have a hard time keeping it alive..:)
I’ll have to try again.
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They do prefer shade George. I wonder if that might be it??
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I’m sure it is. Problem is, we don’t have a lot of shade.
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