Miss Cindy’s rose bush
There’s a rose bush just outside Miss Cindy’s front door. It’s put on a spectacular show this year. She’s really enjoyed seeing the cheery blooms and I have too.
Miss Cindy has pointed out her blooming rose bush to me several times over the last few weeks. One day as we walked passed it she said I ought to take a picture of it. I told her I would the next time I had my phone handy.
I’m glad I remembered a couple of days later and took a few photos of the beautiful blooms. When the rose blooms next year Miss Cindy may be gone from this world.
We could never thank you enough for all the kind words, cards, and prayers you’ve given freely since Miss Cindy’s diagnosis. We truly appreciate each of you.
I believe the prayers are working, not in the healing of the cancer, but most certainly in the comfort of Miss Cindy and us during this time.
Her pain level has not increased and that’s a wonderful thing. She is tired and still confused most days but is in good spirits otherwise. She’s been spending a lot of time with us and we’re thankful she still feels like getting out to visit with us at our house or with Granny at her’s.
Last night’s video: Seeds We’re Planting in this Year’s Garden – Heirlooms, Flowers, and More & the Joy of Planting!
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Those are vibrant and beautiful. Tipper can you send me her address so I can send her a card. Or send me yours and I can send it to you and you can give it to her.
Sending prayers
I’m glad Miss Cindy is enjoying the beautiful roses. If the Lord calls her home before they bloom next year, your family will have wonderful memories of the rose bush.
To both Sallie and Gloria, I liked your comments, I wish I had the gift to write and express my thoughts like that. Truth is I have tendency to forget about the flowers and only think of the thorns. Gloria moment made me remember when my father in law was dying and him telling everyone when we all thought he was in a light comma, he was not going anywhere until God was ready to take him home. I pray for Miss Cindy and her family everyday.
May God’s Blessings continue for Miss Cindy and all her clan.
Blessings to all . . .
What a beautiful colour that rose is. I think of you and your family often and especially of Miss Cindy. Prayers to all.
Tipper, there is little to add to other comments. What comes to my mind is the beautiful flower of the rose symbolizing this stage in life for your family and Miss Cindy. I feel in times like these, although it can be a challenge, it is best to focus on the flowers in life and not the thorns. After all it is a part of the normal circle of life. The hard part is that we cannot choose this transition and for those affected by cancer or other terrible “thorns” it is difficult to see past those thorns and focus on the beauty in life and death. You are all in my daily thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Beautiful roses for a beautiful family! Miss Cindy is so blessed to have all of you surrounding her with love. She also has the love of her heavenly Father, and she knows where she is going, and may she continue to be comfortable and enjoy her family and friends until the Lord calls her home. We continue our prayers for all of you each and every day. I wish there was more we could do but just know Miss Cindy is very much loved as well as all of your family.
Beautiful flowers for Miss Cindy to take joy in seeing each day. My daily and nightly prayers are with her each day that she has comfort & peace & more good times than bad. I pray for the entire family & care takers who are watching over Miss Cindy and I’m glad she still feels like coming over & spending time with the family. She may not know the way to heaven in her confusion but the angels will take her up to the throne of God & I believe they will be singing all the way to her heavenly home.
So glad Miss Cindy has her family helping her through this most difficult time…LOVE means everything (and Roses are an additional boost)
Thinking of yall every day.
How lucky Miss Cindy is to be totally surrounded by people who love her. That, coupled with prayer, is just everything. ❤️
Prayers , Love And Hugs !!!!!! God be with you all!
Within your words and behind the picture is, I know, the struggle to find peace and reconciliation with coming change. In that very thing every soul of us is of one experience. It is one of rhe many things common to the human condition. We cannot take one another’s sorrows, we can only say, ‘We are with you and yours in spirit’ and – as Randy wrote – wish we could do more. There is a song, titled I think, “The Roses Will Bloom Again” which says in part “The roses will bloom again some morning, no matter how long the winter has been.” What sort of place shall the God who made the first garden for his created son Adam make for his redeemed children?
Love and prayers to all of you and Miss Cindy and Granny. Such beautiful roses to bring joy to all of you at this time, and in the future.
Thank you for the update on Miss Cindy’s health. Praise the Lord for keeping her pain-free! The rose bush is truly beautiful, just like its owner.
God bless Miss Cindy. May she remain pain-free.
Even on days I don’t have time to read your entire post, I still check the title and first sentence because I don’t want to miss updates on Miss Cindy.
It must be satisfying as well as comforting that you and your family have touched so many people who want to give back and support you now.
My heart breaks for Miss Cindy, Matt & your family and I pray for you all are able to find moments of peace & light.
Beautiful roses for a beautiful lady. Thankful for all the updates you give us on Miss Cindy. She is blessed to have you all so close by to help care for her. Prayers will continue for her physical comfort and God’s healing however He sees is right for her. Prayers for peace and acceptance of God’s will for all the family as you all go through this season of life with Miss Cindy.
All glory to our Father God who knows our every need, is forgiving, cares for us, loves us unconditionally and is with us at every given moment in our life.
What a beautiful rose bush! I hope it has a nice scent, as they’ve bred the smell out of the modern roses to have bigger blooms. I’m keeping Miss Cindy and your family in my prayers.
All I know to say is God bless Miss Cindy and y’all, for I know he does and will. Much love everyone.
I love what a reader wrote when she said “it’s ok to be confused for God knows the way home.” He certainly knows exactly what HE is doing, although sometimes his children wonder. I don’t have answers to sickness and suffering, but we will all understand it better by and by. The roses are certainly beautiful, plentiful and in full splendor this year at Miss Cindy’s and that is coincidence. It’s as if God is saying “this isn’t even a taste of the blooms in heaven! Just you wait and see what no eye has no seen or no ear has heard that awaits you, my sweet child!” Prayers, blessings and pure thoughts of love and protection to you and yours this day! I got 2 cards mailed to Granny’s house for our senior queen bees!!! It’s not much, but they’re sent in love and kindness at this difficult time.
I know that God answers prayer but it sure is wonderful to hear your words about Miss Cindy and your family.
Special blooms for a special lady. Does Miss Cindy have someone with her? I know you said she’s spending a lot of time with you and Granny, but with the confusion, she needs someone nearby.
Prayers continue for a painless journey into God’s kingdom. Jenifer’s post is so touching!
Angie-she does. Thank you!!
With the joyful love and happiness that Miss Cindy has brought to Matt, you and the girls (and the roses are a beautiful example,)_ she’ll never be really gone. The Louvin Brothers can certainly bring sunshine to a gloomy day. I first heard them when I was in grammar school. Enjoy
In times like these I am at a lost to know what to say or do to help, words seem so inadequate. I care and pray for Miss Cindy, and her family members and friends, but at times it seems this is not enough. I am sure God understands when we feel we need more. I am glad for the rose bush and the degree of comfort it brings to you. My daddy’s favorite flower was a yellow rose and we have two planted in his memory. I never see a bright red male red bird without thinking of my mother and Granddaddy. They both loved a red bird. One of my favorite songs and a song I want sung at my funeral is “Where The Roses Never Fade”. I wanted my sister in law to sing it at my funeral but she died in 2016 at 62 years old from a very rare brain disease. God brings comfort to us through many ways.
It’s ok if Miss Cindy is a little confused. God knows the way home.
That is such a beautiful thought. He certainly does.
I’m going to share your words with my siblings, I hope you don’t mind.
in the name of Jesus, Father in heaven, we ask Lord that you not take Ms Cindy from us ,but we know Lord , you have your reasons, may your will be done, please have mercy God, we ask healing and health for Ms Cindy, bless her Lord with love care and protection and strength to endure, bless her family God, those that love and care for her , thank you God for the blessings you give us we pray for Ms Cindy in Jesus name Amen
Cancer is so…horrible is just one word to describe it. Watching a loved one or friend or anyone that means anything to you suffer makes you feel so helpless. I had to do that twice with my Mother years ago. You want to help, console, pray, and countless other ways to ease what they are going through. God is who we pray to and who will answer those prayers. We might want to disagree and resist what He does, but He knows best and we have to honor that direction. Cherish all these days, record talks and take pictures. Those things will for sure be wonderful memories. Give my best thoughts and prayers to both Granny and Miss Cindy. God Bless you all
What beautiful blooms for y’all to enjoy!
When my daddy was dying with cancer the lilacs put on a big show that year. He knew they were one of my favorites, so we had our picture made in front of it. These sweet, small moments are so precious in our lives. May the Lord continue to display His comfort and mercy to all y’all! He is good and worthy to be praised!
I’m finding much comfort in some old Louvin Brother’s music these days. Music, hard work, and the Lord’s Word is therapy for my sad heart. The reality of my brother being gone has set in.
Lovely roses. my sisters live in the house I grew up in and they have a similar rose bush that my mom got a cutting from my grandmother’s bush years ago. prayers for strength for your whole family