Australian and New Zealand Gardening: TEA ROOM # 28, 0 by 77sunset

77sunset wrote:
It's very quiet in here. I hope everyone is okay . I know we all feel sad at the moment. Thank you to our overseas friends who have popped in with their sympathies and prayers.
I cant close the Tea Room and sit inside in silence because that's not me. I like to chat and find that even in the worst of times talking with friends may bring tears but it does help.
Life has to go on and all those who have suffered loss will grieve, then pick up the shreds of their lives to begin again. It's what we humans do.
Shelly (in Vic) we are so glad you are okay. Please stay safe now and let us know when you are ready to think about your garden again as there are plenty of plants that can come your way.
I know it is going to be a long time before anyone worries about their gardens in those areas but as the rebuilding of lives and homes takes place , the gardens will rise again from the ashes. It works on the mind as a therapy for sorrow, I have found.
When the time comes that we start to see the green of regeneration of lives and plants, please put aside a plant to give to someone
Plant a special one in your garden too , as a memory of a time we want to, but should never, forget.
A few nibbles in case one of those heroic men wearing the yellow or green, passes by
Chocolate Chip Cookies..
Jean.