Started 6 weeks bed rest by Dr.'s order.
Bummer!
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About Me
- Marilyn Jones
- WheelChair Gardener: In 1995, I was shot by a 14-yr old boy who had entered my home while I worked in the side yard. He wanted money to go to McDonalds and found a handgun I kept for protection. He sought me out while I rested in the courtyard and shot me. I was paralyzed from the chest down and lay there for several hours before my brother happened to come by. He was about to leave, when he noticed a yellow iris blooming on the far side of the yard. He went to take a closer look and heard me calling to him from behind the privacy board fence. The iris saved me. I went to rehab and was able to return to work. By selling my car and funds donated, I was able to get a special rampvan that I could drive while in the wheelchair. I found a wonderful home that easily adapted to being wheelchair friendly. In addition, I have 1.9 acres. It would have been too much but not long after retiring I contacted a childhood friend and after a couple of years she passed away. Her husband and I became friends and he came to live with me and married me. Ed takes great care of me and this place here in Lower Alabama at Zone 8. He loves the place and is a gardener also.
My Blog List
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Hello world! - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!8 years ago
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The heat has set in here in the south... - I always dread the sweltering heat in the summer months. Most days the humidity is terrible and leaves you soaking wet just walking into the outdoors and ...11 years ago
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Fertilizer Friday 4.26.13 - Happy Friday! I am joining Tootsie today for Fertilizer Friday. I will kick things off with a splash of color..... I'm not sure what this is to be honest w...11 years ago
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November 5, 2012 - Monday November 5, 2012 friends and invitees of Mayor Pittman and the council met at the Chickasaw City Hall to witness the "swearing in" process of Chicka...12 years ago
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Vertical Stripes Galore! - Its been so long!! I am obviously a very erratic blogger. Seems like I will go months with nothing to write about and then BAM! I have a million! I have ha...14 years ago
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers....hey, can you blog from the bed? :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always more fun to choose not to do something than it is to be told you can't do it. Take care of yourself. Sorry to hear about your stroke.
ReplyDeleteDirt Princess did an introduction to this blog with many gorgeous photos. She also included your story which is absolutely incredible, sad, and yet hopeful. You have made the best of the situation and are an inspiration to your readers, friends and family. Take care of yourself. Hope to see you back on here soon. I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteFrom Edmonton Alberta Canada
Shirley at
The Gardening Life
Hello Marilyn! Glad to know another great gardener like you through Dirt Princess. Best regards :-D
ReplyDeleteHi there Marilyn. Dirt Princess did a good story today about you and your beautiful gardens. The gardens are coming along so well. I've never seen such a beautiful shade of hydrangea. The blue and purple are gorgeous. Lilies are looking good too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well right now. I'm praying you'll be up and at it again real soon. Love ya, Becca
I'm visiting from April's blog. Your garden is gorgeous! I hope that you heal soon and are able to get back to your garden.
ReplyDeleteHope you're up and feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteHello Friend! I can't believe I found you. I should have know to start in the gardening section!
ReplyDeleteYou've never been out of mind or far from my heart. I think about you quite often. I have been scanning photos from the 90's and thought I'd try to look you up once more. And that did the trick!
Look us up on FB: Kat Hayes (Weedman), Cris Hayes - Suwanee, GA.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thinking about you Marilyn. How are you doing? Send me an email if you want - beccasgardenspot@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI hope you are better now...You have a beautiful blog
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