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.....
and it was fitting that many ex pupils like one of my grandaughters, who owe much of their primary education to Mrs. Wimms, attended.....
The local Mayor and members of Mrs. Wimm's family also came......
Father Jamie dedicated the garden and the whole ceremony was very moving.....
The garden is a Friendship Garden.......
Chidren who are feeling lonely can sit on this bench and other children will realise that they need someone to play with.........
I wish you could hear the children singing this........it was beautiful....
Inside the school were many photos of us all in the process of building and planting the garden...
And then we all had a cuppa and cake!!!
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Lovely, Ruth, such a lovely event, so full of solace. Mrs. Wimm must have been quite special to everyone.
ReplyDeleteBefore 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great notion. My favourite part was the bench denoting loneliness.
ReplyDeleteNow 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.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day you had :)
ReplyDelete'R' is for Ruth, too, one of my favorite garden bloggers.
ReplyDeleteGardens are a good way to remember people.
God bless you.
Looks like a memorable day...
ReplyDelete... 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'!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, a wonderful post. Lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteHi, Ruth,
ReplyDeleteMrs 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful heart-warming story, Ruth :) Wish I could hear the children singing...
ReplyDeleteSuch a moving post Ruth x
ReplyDeleteRemembrance is always very special, great idea
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have taken part in the garden and the dedication.
ReplyDeleteJust 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.
ReplyDeleteWay cool Ruth. Glad it all worked out.
ReplyDeleteGood photo essay Ruth.
ReplyDelete~Oswegan
That is such a wonderful, nurturing project. We all need a beautiful place like that to rest in..
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful friendship garden. Thanks so much for sharing the ceremonies through photos.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute! Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely garden and a lovely event too. I don't think there is any here in Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteThats a briiliant idea, especially for a school environment.
ReplyDeletesweet!!!! :) i remember the garden in making post......you all must be so proud, Ruth :)
ReplyDeletevery nice post. love the people pictures!
ReplyDeleteCool 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.
ReplyDeleteRuth, that was an amazing album for 'R' such a pleasure to visit. I love your storyboards.
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