Virginia daffodils

I arrived in Virginia today with just enough light to enjoy a tour of my Mom's daffodils - they're just beginning to open, some varieties definitely more than others and boy are they beautiful.  Every now and then there is a hellebore, complimenting the daffodils beautifully.  When you turn up the drive you see hints of color - and then the color just keeps going and going.  They really are quite spectacular. 

Sometimes when I arrive back in Earlysville and come into the house, my Dad is confused and I find myself facing a reality that I can deny (to a degree) when I'm in Charleston.  Today was good however - he spent much of the day outside with one of his live-in care providers, working in the flower beds, and when I arrived he seemed happy and clear-headed.  After the care person left, he and I fixed dinner together - and there was an element of normalcy to the evening that was both a relief and much-needed.  As I type this, he is watching the end of a movie - sitting in his chair, with Stanley asleep on a blanket on the couch.

It will be a week spent in Virginia, surrounded by daffodils.
 
 
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Comments

[Les]

I hope the rest of your week continues like the start.

By the way, I was a bit taken aback last week when I saw Jenks Farmer in a John Deere commercial and wondered who would blog about it first.

[Janet]

Glad the visit is starting off well. Hope the spring days outside will continue to let you and your dad enjoy the gardens. Love the photo of the daffodils and Hellebores.

[Pam]

Les, thank you - I hope it does too. Last night actually felt...normal (I don't get too much of 'normal' these days). As for Jenks and John Deere - it surprised me too. I don't know Jenks well, but really like him - and John Deere seemed quite commercial for what I do know of him - but hey, I'm guessing he really likes his John Deere tractor. I know that Pearl Fryar does - he's always on that thing. Anyway, I thought the commercials - rather, the theme 'what will you create' was nice for a lawn equipment company - and migrates from the just the landscape/turf aspects of the whole process to something much much more. I'd be interesting in your thoughts on this.

Janet - thank you. Mom's hellebores are always gorgeous (something I haven't managed to duplicate in Charleston). I haven't had time to respond to comments of late - but did want to mention that you'll definitely need to come to Charleston soon after you move down - you'll love it.

[kate]

It must be wonderful to see your mum's daffodils and hellebores in bloom. The daffodil clumps are beautiful. Your dad
must enjoy having you visit. I hope the
trip goes well. My dad sounds to be in
the same condition as yours. There are
times when he is fine and at others, he's
totally confused.

[katherine]

Canasta!! When the dust settles (I mean, when THE LIST is complete) let's have a canasta game by the Airstream. (I need a refresher - it's been, um, 40 years?)