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R is for REMEMBRANCE
Many of my regular visitors will remember my posts about the building of a garden in remembrance of one of the teacher's at our local primary school. Last week the garden was officially opened. I was so pleased to see blue skies as the crowds gathered.....
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and it was fitting that many ex pupils like one of my grandaughters, who owe much of their primary education to Mrs. Wimms, attended.....
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The local Mayor and members of Mrs. Wimm's family also came......
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Father Jamie dedicated the garden and the whole ceremony was very moving.....
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The garden is a Friendship Garden.......
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Chidren who are feeling lonely can sit on this bench and other children will realise that they need someone to play with.........
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I wish you could hear the children singing this........it was beautiful....
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Inside the school were many photos of us all in the process of building and planting the garden...
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And then we all had a cuppa and cake!!!
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30 comments:
Lovely, Ruth, such a lovely event, so full of solace. Mrs. Wimm must have been quite special to everyone.
Before I go, let me say that it takes an R to appreciate other Rs--thanks for that wonderful comment, RUTH.
What a lovely idea. I'm so pleased the weather held out for the occasion.
What a great notion. My favourite part was the bench denoting loneliness.
Now THAT is a great concept, for people of any age.
This is lovely Ruth. I have a lump in my throat. The bench, what a lovely idea.
Sounds like a wonderful day you had :)
'R' is for Ruth, too, one of my favorite garden bloggers.
Gardens are a good way to remember people.
God bless you.
Looks like a memorable day...
... how come ALL THREE primary schools I went to looked just like that one too!!
How lovely. I can still remember the teacher from my primary school who 'saved me'!!!!!
Wow, a wonderful post. Lovely idea.
A very worth while post, a great R post for sure... If we all could die knowing that we touched just one person enough for it to have changed them in a nice way. What more can we hope for.. what a beautiful tribute to a special teacher.
Hi, Ruth,
Mrs Wimm was obviously a very special lady who held a special place in so many people's hearts.
How very nice and I especially love the bench idea! Ruth, hope all is well with you. I miss you blogging but I understand.
What a wonderful heart-warming story, Ruth :) Wish I could hear the children singing...
Such a moving post Ruth x
Remembrance is always very special, great idea
This is a lovely idea to celebrate a friend's life. I'm sure the children will appreciate the garden and I love the idea that a child will have somewhere to go to find a friend.
How wonderful to have taken part in the garden and the dedication.
Just perfect. And I totally endorse all the other comments.
Hello Ruth, Mrs. Wimms left a wonderful legacy, I think, to have received such honor as this.
Way cool Ruth. Glad it all worked out.
Good photo essay Ruth.
~Oswegan
That is such a wonderful, nurturing project. We all need a beautiful place like that to rest in..
That is a beautiful friendship garden. Thanks so much for sharing the ceremonies through photos.
I wish our school would make a friendship garden. The idea of the children sitting on the bench when they need someone to play with is terrific. I'm going to suggest it.
Blessings,
Mary
I enjoy your post very much with a touching story with the teacher and the garden to remember the teacher, a lovely 'r' post, thank you for sharing the wonderful story with thoughtful writing and pictures.
What a lovely tribute! Thanks for sharing this.
That's a lovely garden and a lovely event too. I don't think there is any here in Malaysia.
Thats a briiliant idea, especially for a school environment.
sweet!!!! :) i remember the garden in making post......you all must be so proud, Ruth :)
very nice post. love the people pictures!
Cool post Ruth, that garden is a great idea. Funnily enough, it has occured to me before now that your beautiful garden is also a garden of remembrance for your Mick, as the two of you shared such a love for each other and the garden.
Ruth, that was an amazing album for 'R' such a pleasure to visit. I love your storyboards.
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