Had grandkids all day - hard to do much else - Had 2 surprises today - First, the very first girl who came to my gardens through Freecycle called to bring over a plant and her mother to visit the gardens. Such a great surprise. it was so much fun to have them here- Krissy had been here before, but this time we were able to take a leisurely stroll around the gardens, and I was able to surprise her with 2 more plants she didn't have!! How fun!! It was great to have a mother and daughter her together - Krissy had been here before with her dad. How wonderful that gardening is still being passed down to the younger generation.

The second surprise is an unexpected visit from a former foster daughter who is a wonderful success story - she has gone on to become the first female Army recruiter in MA!!! Yea, Lisa - what a great role model she has become for Mia!!

It is a reminder to me that the system sometimes does get it right. Lisa is due any minute. I'm very excited to see her again. --- Had a great, short visit( longer one to follow over the weekend) with Lisa - Bike and all!! She has been promoted to Staff Sergeant!!! Yea, Lisa. Such a poised, confident, compassionate, responsible and loving young lady. Being a first generation American - she is setting a great standard to be followed by others -

Speaking of the army - I have been having a continuing army of ants visiting me in my office these days!!!!!

So ends a day filled with love around the gardens!!