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When my husband Randy died in late fall,deciding what to do with his garden
was way down on the list of necessary tasks.During the first few months,I cried with
our daughters,planned a memorial,cried with my family,celebrated a quiet
Thanksgiving,and panicked over not having bought Christmas presents
As the calendar turned to a new year,the often rainy days and long nights
deepened my sorrow.I found myself exhausted at the end of February,both
physically and mentally.
Then the daffodils bloomed(开花)in the garden.
Years before,Randy had planted dozens of these lemon-yellow flowers.To him,
they served as a reminder of hope,a promise that light and warmth would soon
replace cold and dark.Looking at those daffodils,I thought about how Randy had
considered our garden a living work of art,carefully choosing plants so we'd see new
blooms every month.
Then I noticed all the weeds that had taken root and spread everywhere.The
neglect(疏于打理)showed,for Randy's illness had lasted a couple of years,a time
when he didn't have energy for yard work the way he had before.
Faced with the neglected garden,I felt overwhelmed in the beginning.My
daughters suggested I hire a service to clean everything up.I didn't respond.
Every time I sat in the garden alone,the memories of the lively garden came
flooding,like the numerous scenes in an unforgettable film.Many days Randy came
home from work,changed into old clothes,and headed out the door to mow or prune
()Orange dragonflies followed him around the yard as he worked.Honeybees
buzzed among the flowers,birds sang beautiful songs,and gentle breezes carried the
sweet smell of dirt.No matter how cold or wet it was,the fresh air and physical
activity made him energized and refreshed.For Randy,the work was quiet and
comforting,which was a relief,as well as a pleasure.
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The days grew warmer and lighter,and I started the work myself.
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Weeks later,my daugh