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3Hotdogs

(13,476 posts)
Thu Sep 30, 2021, 11:57 AM Sep 2021

Lynn planted mint in our yard. It has spread out, since.

She died last July of kidney failure.

Today found me sitting in the yard watching birds, trees , one grandkid and passing-by neighbors.

We have workmen doing repair and I got a strong smell of mint as one of the workmen brushed against the mint.

Thanks, Lynn

😇

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Lynn planted mint in our yard. It has spread out, since. (Original Post) 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 OP
Sweet. Life is precious. Sorry for your loss. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #1
((3H)) blm Sep 2021 #2
I.plant mint in pots for that reason..enjpy the mint Demovictory9 Sep 2021 #3
Nice little memory there. calimary Sep 2021 #4
Wishing your heart healing. mahina Sep 2021 #5
Sending ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ MLAA Sep 2021 #6
Thats nice jcgoldie Sep 2021 #7
It's funny how little things that someone does... blue sky at night Sep 2021 #8
... alwaysinasnit Sep 2021 #9
Thank you for sharing this tiredtoo Sep 2021 #10
The good ones never fade from the memories of the true hearted. marble falls Sep 2021 #11
Memories are priceless... CaptainTruth Sep 2021 #12
Mint is a nice thing to have in your garden FakeNoose Oct 2021 #13

mahina

(18,971 posts)
5. Wishing your heart healing.
Thu Sep 30, 2021, 12:59 PM
Sep 2021

I’m glad she left something to make you smile. Thank you for taking time to share. Aloha.

jcgoldie

(12,046 posts)
7. Thats nice
Thu Sep 30, 2021, 01:12 PM
Sep 2021

Mint is very hearty and will spread quickly so you should be able to enjoy that memory for many years...

blue sky at night

(3,305 posts)
8. It's funny how little things that someone does...
Thu Sep 30, 2021, 01:22 PM
Sep 2021

Can change the world. We should all do some of those things so we will be remembered…amazing how well a smell can bring us back. For me a song will always take me back. I wish nothing but the best for you and yours, thanks for sharing, your post brought a tear.

tiredtoo

(2,949 posts)
10. Thank you for sharing this
Thu Sep 30, 2021, 02:00 PM
Sep 2021

My wife died almost 6 years ago and these moments are still coming. We take what we can get.

FakeNoose

(35,850 posts)
13. Mint is a nice thing to have in your garden
Fri Oct 1, 2021, 08:07 AM
Oct 2021

One caution though - it grows like a weed. Mint can take over if you aren't careful to keep cutting it back.

I love the scent of fresh mint and it does have benefits such as repelling pesky varmints and insects. It's a great thing to add on certain kinds of salads and even main dishes. But if you aren't actually harvesting it or sharing it with friends, it might act like a weed and overrun other plants.

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