tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post3341481015777658950..comments2024-03-10T04:10:20.873-04:00Comments on The Rainforest Garden: The Garden is Dying and My Mother is LivingSteve Asbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-70583442952105849902011-12-20T12:23:56.630-05:002011-12-20T12:23:56.630-05:00Your paintings are beautiful! I hope everything w...Your paintings are beautiful! I hope everything works out for the best! Things usually do!Renee Lammershttp://www.reneelammers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-27998992732451032112011-07-12T16:55:26.912-04:002011-07-12T16:55:26.912-04:00Steve thank you for this beautiful share and love ...Steve thank you for this beautiful share and love for your Mother. I will keep her, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. We can all learn from her drive to enjoy the preciousness of life we have been given.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404180358664868174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-62841305814480613672011-07-06T13:19:56.339-04:002011-07-06T13:19:56.339-04:00I'm sorry I'm so late to comment; wrapped ...I'm sorry I'm so late to comment; wrapped up in so many family activities, I've been less than thorough keeping up with my friends online. That aside, it's so good to hear that your mom has pulled through; you've written a thoughtful and moving tribute. Thank you for sharing.cityslipper (home ktichen garden)http://www.homekitchengarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-51004892886570412082011-07-04T00:04:17.473-04:002011-07-04T00:04:17.473-04:00Steve,
Your Mom is an inspiration! Your dedicatio...Steve,<br /><br />Your Mom is an inspiration! Your dedication to her makes me feel ashamed that the my Mom's petty idiosyncrasies bother me. In regards to your comment that "The garden's layout wouldn't look too exciting to a trained landscape designer", I can tell you as a professional, the pleasure it brings your Mom is the only measure of success that need be considered. It sounds beautiful!<br /><br />I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy and painless recovery, and for years for you to share in the future.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />ScottScottHokunsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332531886327052745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-35299232427075592222011-07-02T23:05:57.786-04:002011-07-02T23:05:57.786-04:00Nancy,
You are a INSPIRATION to us all! Your attit...Nancy,<br />You are a INSPIRATION to us all! Your attitude and LOVE for life is incomparable! I am thankful everyday that our path's crossed and I am able to call you FRIEND! Lori and I continue to wish you all the best for a complete recovery. Sending HUGS from Connecticut, STAY STRONG! Keith!Keith & Lori Whitehttp://www.site.lupusawarenessandresearch.org/HOME.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-45364295985379622832011-07-02T04:46:23.452-04:002011-07-02T04:46:23.452-04:00Ms. Asbell --
You must be one helluva woman, beca...Ms. Asbell --<br /><br />You must be one helluva woman, because you've raised a nurturant son. I'm just a guy on the internet you've never met, but I have a pot of various epiphytic cactus and bromeliads your son sent me, so I have a little bit of your garden in San Francisco. I just wanted to wish you well and thank you for raising such a kind man. I hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />-- DerekDerekhttp://plantgasm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-6481720262584304612011-07-01T21:25:30.331-04:002011-07-01T21:25:30.331-04:00Oh Steve, you guys have been through so much! It t...Oh Steve, you guys have been through so much! It takes a great deal of courage to share such a personal story. I now know that it's been much harder than any of us can possibly imagine. But, it's wonderful to see your mother triumph over this horrible disease. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your Mom!Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-82543576491829207322011-06-30T14:12:44.809-04:002011-06-30T14:12:44.809-04:00Thank you all for your beautiful words!
I just wr...Thank you all for your beautiful words!<br /><br />I just wrote a miniature blog post worth of individual comments to your heartfelt posts... right before all of my work disappeared. AAAAHHH! <br /><br />Anyways, I'll just sum it all up in a single big comment instead since I don't have 30 minutes to start over! :( It's been 11 days since the episode at the ER and we've had our share of adventures. One night when I was sleeping on the ICU room couch my mom woke me up because she felt something wet on her side. I put in my contacts and turned on the light to see before me... my mom COVERED IN BLOOD! Don't worry, she's okay. The blood thinners just caused her to bleed a bunch in her sleep. My mother says it "happens from time to time." Can you imagine this being so routine that you would regard it in the same way you would a mosquito bite or a scratch? I pictured her as the black knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail insisting "I'm not dead yet! I feel HAPPY! It's but a flesh wound."<br /><br />My mother and I are so honored to read your beautiful comments, and we're even more convinced that hers is a story that needs to be told. I'm thinking of writing a book with a name along the lines of "Networking from the Intensive Care Unit." People need to know that tragedy and pain aren't roadblocks to success but just having to do things a little differently. <br /><br />Steve Asbell and Nancy AsbellSteve Asbellhttp://www.therainforestgarden.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-84266039619413343412011-06-29T18:19:13.470-04:002011-06-29T18:19:13.470-04:00Your has become a good friend. I am so blessed to...Your has become a good friend. I am so blessed to have met her and thrilled i got to record the album along with her, us two being the actual patients on the album. She is a wonderful woman. This is a beautiful tribute to her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792009699175318458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-46066021098092166112011-06-29T12:41:16.587-04:002011-06-29T12:41:16.587-04:00Very touching post. I had no idea how bad lupus c...Very touching post. I had no idea how bad lupus can be, and I'm impressed with your mother's attitude - I doubt I would be so determined. Thank you for sharing! Your mother inspires me to be better.NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-57802131830786560062011-06-29T12:17:06.428-04:002011-06-29T12:17:06.428-04:00Hello,
Enjoyed your post. You both sound amazing...Hello,<br /><br />Enjoyed your post. You both sound amazing.<br /><br />I'm also a garden blogger/caregiver with a separate caregiving blog, but more and more they're intertwined, as all things ultimately are, no? <br /><br />Flower power is pretty incredible for hope, healing, and solace in these situations.<br /><br />Take care!<br />MeganMeganhttp://www.hardyecogarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-56750897640718688642011-06-29T11:11:37.824-04:002011-06-29T11:11:37.824-04:00Steve, I had no idea it was like this. I've be...Steve, I had no idea it was like this. I've been praying for your mom, and after reading this, I'll step it up. What an amazing woman. As someone who deals with chronic pain (though nothing like your mother's), it's inconceivable to me how she's done what she has for so long. WOW. And what a wonderful relationship you have with her. So precious. Bless you both.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-53425542369685318102011-06-29T06:34:27.313-04:002011-06-29T06:34:27.313-04:00What a woman your Mother is!! And she is blessed ...What a woman your Mother is!! And she is blessed to have a son like you.SiestaSisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810517627451623408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-37866693615723533442011-06-29T00:41:20.591-04:002011-06-29T00:41:20.591-04:00Hang in there, guy!
Our prayers are with you and y...Hang in there, guy!<br />Our prayers are with you and your family.<br />You're a good son and your mom is lucky, lucky, lucky to have you and vice versa.<br />I've spent my share of days in the emergency rooms as well...once when our son almost died of a brutal blood disease..but....be encouraged by all these wonderful garden friends you have out here.<br />David/ Tropical Texana/ HoustonDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-85803463723920019672011-06-28T23:51:45.202-04:002011-06-28T23:51:45.202-04:00Thanks for sharing that. It must have been a tough...Thanks for sharing that. It must have been a tough day for both of you, though it is interesting the role gardening has played. My prayers and thoughts w/ your mother and you.Desert Dweller / David C.http://desertedge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-26382254916019720512011-06-28T23:50:37.895-04:002011-06-28T23:50:37.895-04:00Steve: This is such a inspirational post! Your m...Steve: This is such a inspirational post! Your mom is truly a fighter and so brave! The garden you created for her surely has brought light into her life. Take care, and best wishes to your mom!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-43361466589626785552011-06-28T22:59:49.464-04:002011-06-28T22:59:49.464-04:00Wonderful post Steve...I send my love and prayers ...Wonderful post Steve...I send my love and prayers to you and all the familycldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-39386174132531612482011-06-28T22:51:45.457-04:002011-06-28T22:51:45.457-04:00So sorry to hear Steve that your mom has had anoth...So sorry to hear Steve that your mom has had another close call. What an inspiring woman, and how great that you brought nature to her doorstep and even closer. Your mom has inspired millions, thank you for sharing her story with us. I remember when you posted her artwork - she is a very talented lady, and she has a very talented and caring son. Praying it all goes well.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-88658420784216206652011-06-28T21:08:59.785-04:002011-06-28T21:08:59.785-04:00What a wonderful post! It is nice to hear of other...What a wonderful post! It is nice to hear of others who go through all the strange things we go through here at our house too. I am the chronically ill one, and I am lucky enough to be able to garden and when I am ill, I work on my garden blog. I have a rare swelling disease with its ups and downs and my husband is my caregiver. We do the best we can, when we can, and like your mom, my blooms give me so much joy they've become the best medicine ever! Right now our house is being eaten by weeds, but I don't let that get me down. I just dig sift through them to take pictures of the blooms I can find to post. Life is like that for all of us from time to time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-5909284003317317412011-06-28T21:06:57.769-04:002011-06-28T21:06:57.769-04:00Thank you for this post. Your mother rocks. So do ...Thank you for this post. Your mother rocks. So do you.grumblebunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13412985510272229167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-71279826028737739032011-06-28T21:06:25.074-04:002011-06-28T21:06:25.074-04:00Steve, this is a beautiful testament to your mothe...Steve, this is a beautiful testament to your mother's strength --- I am inspired. I'm thinking good thoughts for her. What an amazing woman.Colleen Vanderlindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396040906688814232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-16416288823342023192011-06-28T20:21:19.199-04:002011-06-28T20:21:19.199-04:00Oh Steve, there really aren't enough words. Bl...Oh Steve, there really aren't enough words. Bless you for taking such good care of your mom. And plants are tough. They'll bounce back. <br /><br />Thinking of you. . .Katie E-Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-40635693933155512912011-06-28T20:21:03.506-04:002011-06-28T20:21:03.506-04:00Sending hugs and best wishes for your mom's re...Sending hugs and best wishes for your mom's recovery.Lupus is insidious disease.My MIL suffered with it.Wishing you and your family all the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-57597311775372278352011-06-28T19:46:11.792-04:002011-06-28T19:46:11.792-04:00Such a courageous woman. It's a real inspirat...Such a courageous woman. It's a real inspiration to hear about wonderful people like your mother. It's always amazing to me when I hear just how resilient the human spirit can be for particular people when they're faced with agony and real pain in their lives. <br /><br />How wonderful that you've been able to lighten the load somwhat, not only with your love and care, but with the creation of a garden space that your Mum obviously enjoys. I often pop in to have a look at both the gardens you talk about on your blog - yours and your Mums - but don't often leave a comment. Today I just had to. Hang in there!BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.com