Lending a Helping Hand

  We have been saddened by Linda's heartbreaking loss. But it was such a great show of love and friendship to have Master Gardeners show up to dig and move plants for Linda on Thursday. Who would ever have thought  that we could have moved hundreds of plants on February 2nd.  I have copied Carolyn's email....I think she summed it up perfectly!

To all -   I was almost overwhelmed by the turnout at Linda's home yesterday.  We had 16 folks who came for all or part of the day and over a dozen more who could not come either because they worked, were out of town, or had a commitment they could not get out of.  We got so much done - then had a wonderful "pot luck" lunch and sat and enjoyed the almost perfect day the Lord provided for us.  We sat and talked and laughed and enjoyed the sun on our faces.  I think that was good for Linda. 

The love and concern from the group was almost palpable.  I feel like this is the heart and soul of the Master Gardener Organization and am pleased and proud to be associated with this group of wonderful people.  I'm sure the response would be just as good for any of us that had a need. 

Thanks again to all who came out to help - and thanks to all who have offered their thoughts and prayers to Linda. 

- and my love to all,

Carolyn
***Thanks to Pam Dennison for the picture and the caption.

"Let us give thanks for loving friends, who wind around us like tendrils and hold us, despite our blights, wilts, and witherings"     Revernd Max Coots

Helping Linda Casey
Linda needs our help! Her home burned on Monday evening. Carolyn has been in contact with her and she needs help with saving all plant babies. The house is being bulldozed down early next week, so she wants to get starts of her plants saved. We are all great at digging and moving plants, sounds like a great opportunity to help a garden friend in need.



Carolyn's email

To all:OK. I spoke with Linda this evening and she is doing OK. I asked how we could help and she said the fire and heat were maintained inside the house and did not burn or scorch the plants around the house, so she would like to save as many as she can. We are planning to gather at her (house) this Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 - shovels in hand - to dig up and replant her "babies" before the bull-dozers get there next week to demolish what is left of her home. Thursday is supposed to be sunny and in the mid 50's, so it will be a good day to work. There is so little we can really do for her, but saving her plants is really important to her, so if any of you can come out to lend a hand, please do. We will try to start about 10:30, but you are welcome to come anytime you can after that. Linda has a place prepared in her garden where we can "heel" the plants in.

She can still receive mail at her address if you want to send a card or note: 3094 Woodlawn Road, Shelbyville 40065.If there is any way you can make, please come out and lend her a hand