Friday's flowers - Black-eyed Susans

                                  

These black-eyed Susans are special to me because they were given to me by a sweet friend at church.  Several years ago we had a "time and talents" auction to benefit a local charity.  The items up for auction were things like homemade cakes, an hour of handyman time, and taxi service down to the airport.  I won the auction for the opportunity to dig up perennials from C's garden.   C and her husband have become our good friends since we visited their garden that first time.  So when I see these flowers bloom each year, I think of more than enduring blooms.  I also think of the enduring friendship and love of C and J.

Comments

[Stephanie]

Nice post. Black-eyed susans are my favorite flowers.

[Carole]

That's a wonderful story. My favorite flowers in my perennial garden are the ones that have come from friends, too.

[Sheri]

Aren't memories great? They are one of my favorites too.
Sheri in GA

[Sheepish Annie]

You don't see people discussing the Black-Eyed Susans all that often. But I don't know a single person who couldn't come up with a memory of someone or something once they are mentioned. For me, it's one of Mommy Sheep and Grammy Sheep and our picking them during the summer months!

[keri]

What a wonderful story, and beautiful flowers!

[Katie]

That is such a neat idea for an auction! And how did we both end up posting BESs today? Great minds think alike. =)

PS Secret Mission for you is accomplished and I am very happy with the results.

[Kristen]

I love the idea of a time & talent auction. And, I love your BESs. Views of Friday's Flowers make my day.

[marti]

I love blackeyed susans ! They remind me of my childhood. I need to plant some now that I think about it!

[Pooch]

The flowers are so cheerful and promising! God's gift to us.

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[debb]

my favorite flowers... :)