tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post7335226809246054381..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: My Everyday HeroJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-47846691754193952352011-02-15T04:15:14.841-08:002011-02-15T04:15:14.841-08:00Harold deserved an extra piece of cake for this on...Harold deserved an extra piece of cake for this one. Your first paragraph reminded me so much of my grandmother who had quite the reputation as a runner from her nursing home. She could often be found in the parking lot waiting for her late parents or husband to come pick her up and take her home. Eventually her desire to run left her, along with many other capacities.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-88141863887744572492011-02-11T07:42:55.176-08:002011-02-11T07:42:55.176-08:00What a wonderful story and so glad it had such a h...What a wonderful story and so glad it had such a happy ending. Well done, Harold!! It's heartwarming to know there are those who care enough to put the needs of others ahead of their own! And, you certainly deserve a truly HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY (I'm afraid I'm a tad late with my good wishes as I'm only now catching up on Jennifer's posts!).<br /><br />If YOU took the exquisite close-ups featured in this post, may I say how absolutely captivating they are - the effect is like a painting! <br /><br />I've just read Jennifer's comment directly ahead of mine - I'm so sorry to hear your Mum has Alzheimer's!! I wish you strength and forbearance for the difficult times that will inevitably lie ahead.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-83894912462828404862011-02-11T07:06:44.127-08:002011-02-11T07:06:44.127-08:00Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I think I ch...Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I think I chose this particular story to tell because, it has an extra level of personal meaning for Harold. In the time since the evening of this story took place, Harold's own Mum has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-7202486345690485962011-02-10T18:57:01.604-08:002011-02-10T18:57:01.604-08:00Happy birthday Harold - you're a thoughtful, g...Happy birthday Harold - you're a thoughtful, generous man!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-65684938642203725162011-02-10T15:34:08.183-08:002011-02-10T15:34:08.183-08:00Beautiful photos and substance---the perfect combi...Beautiful photos and substance---the perfect combination. People who make these small (and sometimes not so small like your husband's) gestures every day are the true heroes. Sometimes I think every day kindness is a lost art.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-13428747704961144352011-02-10T15:04:53.714-08:002011-02-10T15:04:53.714-08:00That is sure special. I'm glad you could help....That is sure special. I'm glad you could help. Sorry I haven't been by to see your pictures and comment on your blog. I haven't been feeling well. Springtime is just round the corner! I can't wait. :DMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00541023570212929635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-39721145970784776442011-02-10T14:39:34.518-08:002011-02-10T14:39:34.518-08:00Poor woman, am very glad you and your lovely husba...Poor woman, am very glad you and your lovely husband were there to help her.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-29571805299001213442011-02-10T13:26:02.290-08:002011-02-10T13:26:02.290-08:00I think I love your Harold too what a heart warmin...I think I love your Harold too what a heart warming story so glad you found Helen.... Your Harold is indeed a hero and you are right to be proud.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126209675266816687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-81341921360786382652011-02-10T08:30:55.200-08:002011-02-10T08:30:55.200-08:00Jennifer, this story was both so tragic and so won...Jennifer, this story was both so tragic and so wonderful. Wish Harold a happy birthday for me.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-47788068166929269552011-02-09T17:48:25.843-08:002011-02-09T17:48:25.843-08:00Happy Birthday! Like this post.Happy Birthday! Like this post.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-88935526699282084642011-02-09T14:41:04.781-08:002011-02-09T14:41:04.781-08:00My hand is out to shake the hand of Harold for his...My hand is out to shake the hand of Harold for his concern and action taken regarding Helen. Happy Birthday Harold.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191861892726873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-38458846241465105252011-02-09T12:58:13.862-08:002011-02-09T12:58:13.862-08:00The image of the pink Lupine composition is a supe...The image of the pink Lupine composition is a superb work of artallanbecker-gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249183285802762125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-66758836623133217452011-02-09T12:03:27.539-08:002011-02-09T12:03:27.539-08:00Tears came to my eyes. Thank you so much for shari...Tears came to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this...Harold is a hero, and a very special man.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-29627405540360316532011-02-09T11:03:08.492-08:002011-02-09T11:03:08.492-08:00This touched my heart. We had a similar experienc...This touched my heart. We had a similar experience with an Alzheimer's patient coming to our house - obviously a house from her past. Thankfully we were able to keep her engaged until we tracked down where she had come from and a police officer came to take her "home". ~Alana~allisamazinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560127540410819011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-20440379361168787452011-02-09T07:55:39.803-08:002011-02-09T07:55:39.803-08:00Dear Jennifer, As you say, heroes can come in all ...Dear Jennifer, As you say, heroes can come in all shapes and sizes and often the best are those who go quietly about their heroics. A happy ending to a most beautifully told story and, of course, the hero of the hour....Harold. How wonderful that after so many years he is still your best friend. May you enjoy many more years together!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-77783273308483705492011-02-09T07:41:49.748-08:002011-02-09T07:41:49.748-08:00Wow ... what a GREAT story! Happy 50th Birthday H...Wow ... what a GREAT story! Happy 50th Birthday Harold! I hope your day is Hero Worthy!Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10119349730386156556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-2214369847211684102011-02-09T06:04:30.344-08:002011-02-09T06:04:30.344-08:00Happy Birthday, Harold!
What a story. It touched ...Happy Birthday, Harold! <br />What a story. It touched my heart. Thank you!<br />P.S. Beautiful glowers!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-69452178887164133312011-02-09T06:00:13.660-08:002011-02-09T06:00:13.660-08:00Hero indeed. That story brings tears to my eyes. ...Hero indeed. That story brings tears to my eyes. We had an uncle with Alzheimers and it is so sad. Poor Helen. <br />Happy Birthday to Harold, your kindness abounds.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.com