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Monday, April 30, 2012

For Leontien

These Agapanthus are for beloved blogging buddy, Leontien Vandelaar, who is battling cancer. The name Agapanthus is derived from the greek 'agape' which means 'love' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. They are quite beautiful and showy, making a dramatic, yet graceful appearance, kind of like Leontien herself. :) Sending many good thoughts, prayers and wishes for good health to return to you, Leontien!


A big thanks to Buttons, TexWisGirl, and A Rural Journal for coordinating and/or hosting this beautiful event!

19 comments:

  1. hootnonnyApril 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    What better for you friend than a flower of love! Truly beautiful, as is your sentiment.

    So glad to see you back!

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  2. bethApril 30, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    this photo is so beautiful. what a gift !!

    my dad just recently experienced the same thing as your hubby. he had had open heart/bypass surgery 6 years ago, and while moving to their new house, wasn't feeling well. he too had the catheterization and 2 stents were placed in one artery. he's such a trooper !!

    i'm so glad both our "boys" are doing so well !!

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  3. PearlApril 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    A beautiful name for a beautiful flower.

    Your friend will be in my prayers.

    Pearl

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  4. the wild magnoliaApril 30, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    so beautiful, dreamy and filled with hope.

    for leontien.

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsApril 30, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    This is beautiful I am so happy you took the time to explain the meaning it is just perfect. Thank you Hug B

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  6. TexWisGirlApril 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    THANK YOU, gail! this is spectacular! :)

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  7. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    what a beautiful image and gesture!

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  8. ShugApril 30, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Gail..
    What a beautiful photo of a gorgeous flower and such a lovely message to go along with it...
    Isn't it wonderful how as blogging friends, we become like a family.
    We care about what valley's our friends are traveling through...
    Glad to hear from you...hope that you have been able to find some relaxing, peaceful days through all the difficult times that you have had during the past months..
    hugs to you...
    Shug

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  9. lissaApril 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    what a beautiful image! very sweet to just see it.

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  10. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I don't believe I've seen these flowers before, but they're incredibly beautiful & like you said, dramatic & graceful! I love the softness of this shot! WoW! =)

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  11. It's meMay 1, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    O yes….Leontien need this !!!..love for all the blog girls who give her flowers today !!…glad you did this….love Ria…xxx…

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  12. Charlotte WilsonMay 1, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Gail,
    I don't think I have ever seen this flower before! It is gorgeous and I love how you edited it.

    ♥charlotte

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  13. NancyMay 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Lovely, Gail.

    Thank you so much for sharing your flowers with Leontien! xoxo

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  14. UnknownMay 1, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    What a gorgeous photo..

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  15. Elizabeth EdwardsMay 1, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    such a gorgeous flower. such a lovely color. (:

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  16. BarbaraMay 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Just beautiful, Gail. The perfect choice!

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  17. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 1, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Stunning photo! Beautiful light, colours and clarity.

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  18. Lisa GordonMay 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    This is just beautiful Gail!
    It almost looks like a painting.

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  19. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    This is a really beautiful photo, Gail.

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