Braveheart's Memorial Garden
Last summer, I came up with a fabulous idea for a memorial garden to honor our dearly missed brave boy. I drew out some rough plans, which included removing tons of rock from its location outside of our back door. It was hot, humid and we were all still so mentally and emotionally exhausted from our loss, that it wasn't long before we realized we would be unable to finish the project this year.
I resisted discouragement. Good friends pledged that they would come down in the Spring and help us to get it done. Well, we finally did it! That day was Saturday! We are not done, but the hardest part, the laying of the patio, has been accomplished by the work, sweat and love poured out by those of us that loved our boy....some dear family friends. 12 hours! I know we could not have accomplished this without them.
We are feeling so blessed right now. My hubs had to run out and get a new bird house that fit into our plan right away. Braveheart LOVED birds, as I am sure you already have heard. What a blessing this is for our family!
Here is some of the pictures from the project. My mother is going to help me with planning and planting the flowers and edging. I can't wait to get to that.
2013
This area has not had much attention of the last few years. We've been a little busy.
May 2014
The guys are starting to dig in. It's a big job.
The guys are starting to dig in. It's a big job.
Loading up the truck with the old rocks.
Hi Sweetie!
Thanks for working so hard.
We woman kept the guys watered, fed them with delicious, energy sustaining food, and ran errands as needed.
The hardest part is done. Now we beautify it in memory of our sweet boy.
I will update again as we make progress.
So thankful and excited for this project.
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