On April 30, the day that my Pieter went to heaven, I came home from the funeral home and spotted this FIRST fully open blossom...
Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno'
Parked my car inside the garage and captured it as it was also very low on this huge tree and easy to access.
Its planter is no longer with us to admire this tree which he planted in 1993 but no doubt my Pieter is watching over his estate from heaven...
It really IS summer here with 38°C or 100°F
Today it was 39°C or 102°F
Related links:
UPS 2nd Day Air Delivery from Louisiana Nursery + Fight against Tuberous Roots of Greenbrier! | post of arrival of our special trees
{Our Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno'} | previous post by me
Todo te lo recuerda. Es dificíl acostumbrarse a su ausencia física, ya que mentalmente siempre lo tendrás presente.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Querida Antónia,
DeleteEso es muy cierto, ¡pero estoy tan agradecida por todos los recuerdos de un amor verdadero!
Abrazos,
Mariette
Dear Mariette, you just know Pieter is looking down on this tree from heaven. I am sure he was glad you spotted it so quickly and had the flower positioned just for you to photo. You'll remember April 30 every time you see this bloom, but with much love in your heart. Lynn and Precious XX
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteIt was indeed a very special sight to see this fully opened flower.
Hugs,
Mariette
It's gorgeous. I'd like to think that was Pieter's doing, that the blossom was fully open as you got home. ❤️
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteIt certainly looks like it and it really struck me!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful photo! Hugs, my dear.
ReplyDeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
This certainly was a heavenly sign for your comfort and reminder of the special love you shared while here on earth. Blessings, Mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteNo doubt it was and I welcome many more like that!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a pretty flower, I see it as Pieter's way of showing his love after he had passed
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and yes, it was quite remarkable that it was right there on his departure day.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, What a special gift to you that perfect flower was. Your weather looks like the kind I am escaping from in Taiwan. I just looked at Dublin's climate on Wikipedia and it seems quite sub-tropical in the summer, but pretty chilly in the winter. Do any palm trees grow near there, or is it too cold? (A few palm trees grow in Taipei, but they look unhappy and like they would rather be in Southern Taiwan, more their kind of place.)
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes, it was a perfect timing for that Magnolia to bloom just then!
Our past winter was very mild but it can be harsh in some years, like in 1983 when we were here for the first ever winter. We sure do have palm trees and they do well: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2022/07/pieter-captured-our-estate-progress-for.html
Pieter did show them to me in June of 2022 when I went solo to The Netherlands for picking up Mom & Dad's Estate items.
Hugs,
Mariette
Maggie is very beautiful and she was indeed sending smiles from Pieter.
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteLove the name Maggie for that majestic flower and no doubt it was Pieter smiling down at me!
Hugs,
Mariette
That is a beautiful flower, and I have no doubts that Pieter made sure it was waiting there for you to see.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jackie,
DeleteIt is a stunning and fragrant flower and its blooming time was magical!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lieve Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHoe mooi is dit en bijzonder op die dag.
Alle goeds en liefs,
Hilly
Lieve Hilly,
DeleteJa, héél bijzonder inderdaad en ook maar één bloem die dag...
Liefs,
Mariette
Mariette, a flower from Pieter to you, he will show you more Ive no doubt. Our loved
ReplyDeleteones always send us signs from heaven, sometimes subtle, other times not, like
in this instance with this beautiful flower. Hugs, Laura🦚🦚💖
Dearest Laura,
DeleteYes, this was a heavenly gift and a special forerunner, ahead of the other blooms for that tree.
Hugs,
Mariette
Whoa, that's HOT!
ReplyDeleteDearest Eastside Cats,
DeleteYes, it sure was a treasure to see!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteIt's the smallest things that can give us the greatest joy.
love and peace to you...........suzi/smartcat
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteYou are so right in that and overall happiness is being found in many small things.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a beautiful bloom....a sign from your beloved Pieter.
ReplyDeleteWick hot here too.
Hugs Cecilia
Dearest Cecilia,
DeleteThank you and no doubt this was a perfect timing!
It sure IS summer.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a special bloom!
ReplyDeleteDearest Jim and Barb,
DeleteYes, a very special bloom that appeared oh so timely.
Hugs,
Mariette
Very beautiful white flower.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, this is a botanical dream!
Hugs,
Mariette
So beautiful! We've had some disgusting heat too.
ReplyDeleteDearest Melissa,
DeleteThank you and yes, it really is summer, today we had 102°F
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow, what a beautiful flower. It is surely a special and loving message from your Pieter.
ReplyDeleteWe, too, have been having very high temperatures and humidity. Summer has most definitely arrived.
Dearest Kevin,
DeleteThank you and no doubt it was a loving message in a timely manner.
At least two more months of summer heat...
Hugs,
Mariette
Hai una magnolia meravigliosa che ti ricorderà sempre il tuo amato Pieter.La vita va avanti...
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteSì, ci sono molti bei ricordi del mio Pieter nella nostra tenuta e all'interno della casa. Questo è qualcosa di cui essere grati!
Abbracci,
Mariette
Like the arrangement of those white petals. Nature is great.
ReplyDeleteDearest Joe,
DeleteThose little wonders in nature sure are great!
Hugs,
Mariette
That magnolia is gorgeous. I'm so glad you can still enjoy Pieter's flowers.
ReplyDeleteIt has been crazy hot here, too, but is finally cooling down today with some much needed rain.
Dearest Danielle,
DeleteYes, it is a regal tree with humongous, double fragrant blooms.
Rain is threatening here as well and so much needed for the farmers!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful bloom. I am sure your beloved Peter is watching over you and all the land he loved. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Pilch92,
DeleteThank you and no doubt my Pieter is watching over me and his three kitties as well as the entire estate that he created with his hands.
Hugs,
Mariette
The magnolia bloom's timing seems like a beautiful sign from Pieter, watching over you and his beloved garden from heaven.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful how nature can bring comfort and remind us of cherished memories?
Sending you warm hugs during this summer heat. my dearest friend.
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThat timing indeed could not have been any better!
Nature sure brings us comfort.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a touching and beautiful moment you've shared! It's incredibly moving how nature has a way of offering comfort during difficult times. The blooming of the Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno' seems like a lovely sign from Pieter, letting you know he's still with you in spirit, watching over the garden he cherished so much. The beauty and fragrance of the magnolia blossom must be a wonderful reminder of the love and care that went into planting it. Thank you for sharing this heartwarming experience. 🌸
ReplyDeleteDearest Anna,
DeleteThank you and indeed nature has a thousand little miracles unfolding before our very eyes.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wunderschönes Foto der herrlichen Magnolie, die zu der Zeit erblühte als sie gebraucht wurde.
ReplyDeleteIch sende dir eine Umarmung und Liebe.
Und ich danke dir für deine lieben Beiträge auf meinem Blog.
Alle lieben Wünsche für dich Mariette.
Bei mir leuchten am Abend die Glühwürmchen im Garten und auch einen Igel habe ich gesichtet,
wir haben so wundervolles Wetter, viel Sonne, regelmäßig Regen. Ich habe bisher kaum den Garten bewässern müssen. Alles grünt und blüht, in diesem Jahr besonders die Rosen. Es ist eine Freude.
Liebe Grüsse Viola
Liebe Viola,
DeleteJa sie erblühte am Moment wo es viel Meinung hatte!
Es ist immer schön bei Dir zu lesen. Danke für die lieben Wünschen.
Toll das euer Garten so gut wächst mit herrlichen Rosen.
Genießt den Sommer.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Olá, querida Mariette, que atitude mais emocionante, fiquei comovida, amiga!
ReplyDeleteO amor é o sentimento mais lindo, não morre jamais, isso que li aqui hoje é um grande amor!
Sim, a flor abriu para receber você!
Um bom domingo, querida
Forte abraço! 🙏 🌹
Prezada Taís,
DeleteObrigado e sim, o amor verdadeiro nunca ACABA e haverá inúmeras fichas dele.
Assim como a Fé profunda – ela está lá!
Abraços,
Mariette
That sure is a special bloom! Exquisite!
ReplyDeleteAnd in your previous post all your window bloomers are gorgeous!
Sometimes I can get an Amaryllis to rebloom, for a year or two, but this year I had no luck...This house has no windowsills, so all my plants are either under lights or in a south facing area on shelving. I have a shade to filter the light there, else they would cook.
I am sorry that you have to endure all that pain.
(And I just got back from my work!)
Dearest Ingrid,
DeleteThank you and as for the windowsills, we had the home built that way as here in the US there usually is only a narrow ledge.
That is a typical Dutch thing and having plants to enjoy is such a bliss.
Will try to go back to bed and sleep but when the pain attacks it is impossible...
Hugs,
Mariette
Droga Marietta. Piter zostawił Tobie pięknie kwitnący kwiat. Zawsze będzie z Tobą w sercu. Ściskam Cię mocno i pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteNajdroższa Małgorzato,
DeleteTak, jest zawsze ze mną, gdziekolwiek się zwrócę. Zostawił tak wiele rzeczy, ponieważ był tak produktywny swoimi rękami...
Uściski,
Mariette
That's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest J–Cats,
DeleteThank you and it sure is!
Hugs,
Mariette
Looks like Angel Pieter is giving you signs, Mariette✨ She's beautiful💗 Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteDearest Marlene,
DeleteHe certainly does and I only can welcome them into my life.
Hugs,
Mariette
This is a special bloom to you two.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteYes, a very special bloom!
Hugs,
Mariette
How special to see a magnolia blossom on the day of Pieter's funeral, Mariette. I've always loved this flower. There used to be a tree at my old house with BIG white blossoms that had the prettiest scent. Stay cool these summer days, and wishing you pleasant July days.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteNo, not on the day of Pieter's funeral but on the day of his passing...
This is a different variety as the ones you see here usually, we got also a Southern Magnolia Grandiflora.
Hugs,
Mariette
I Love Magnolias. I couldn't seem to find the name of the photographer for the picture as they came off the website . I didn't want to take credit for the photos being mine. Maybe, I should look around a little more to see if I can find the photographers name.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kelleyn,
DeleteMagnolias are such regal flowers!
You just enjoy your time together and don't worry as you credited someone else already 😉
Hugs,
Mariette
I have read because of their perseverance; Magnolias are a symbol of everlasting love and connections. Beautiful flower and it's scent. Hugs, Betsy
ReplyDeleteDearest Betsy,
DeleteThank you for writing this—had not even thought about it!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a gorgeous flower! And I am sure it was Pieter who sent it to you on that day, to say hello from Heaven.
ReplyDeleteMy Nicolas is suffering from his knee and he is going to surgery on Thursday. I pray he will be feeling better soon and recover well!
Take care of you, dear Mariette!
Many hugs!
Dearest Marie–Anne,
DeleteThank you and it sure looks like a true sign from Heaven.
Wishing your Nicolas all the best on Thursday as a hurting knee is tough to live with.
Hugs,
Mariette
I'm sure there's nothing on your property that doesn't have your Pieter's touch. He watches over you, wherever he is.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Cristina,
DeleteYou are so right—my Pieter is everywhere and always will remain on our property and in the home—his soul is here.
Hugs,
Mariette