The Last Iris .......

 ....... that was in flower in Mum's garden - picked (along with some Valerian) and put with the bought flowers from last Monday morning.

It has rained almost all day - Himself has been a gold star husband, toiling in this morning's drizzle to dig up some bulbs and flowers from Mum's and bring them home - then, in the pouring rain, planting them in our garden.  Some of Mum's happiness brought here ....... there are still more to transplant but, really, the weather is dire so it will have to wait a few more days.

All your beautiful messages and flower photos yesterday (and this morning) have made it a tearful day for me - but in a kind of good way - knowing you are out there sending the most compassionate of wishes  ...... thank you, thank you.

Those of you that have gone through something similar know it is a long journey but each forward step helps ..... 

I will not be sprinkling BikerBear Hearts this week - each one of you deserves a heart so it would not be right to single anyone out specifically - I hope that I have thanked everyone individually so far.

~ Anni ~


" Those we love don't go away, 
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; 
still loved, still missed and very dear "