Central Plateau, North Island

Central Plateau, North Island
View from a friend's farm

Thursday 24 February 2022

Another week Dawns

 Thank you all SO much for your wonderful ,caring, loving ,comments and more. The flowers arrived, and so did the cards, from here in new Zealand, and across the oceans to the UK. 

These came from Jeanette, we have been  friends since 1954!!!  Our celebration had a sad tinge, as Trevor had passed away before they reached this milestone. These were such a surprise as Jeanette had sent a card the week earlier. We are so spoilt .

Lisianthus, rosebuds, hydrangea, foliage, and  all arranged   in lovely papers.


Next, this was from our son-in-law's Mum, Ann, way down in the far south. Again, she had also  lost  her husband , Russell, and this was so thoughtful, a lovely card  came in the post . Gerbera, sunflowers, hydrangea,  Lilies, ivy foliage and beautiful coloured tissue papers.





The family flowers included Lisianthus, snapdragon and white lilies,  and rosebuds, with ivy foliage. One week later, the flowers have been  put into a smaller crystal vase and still beautiful.



Next, we had a personal delivery by our local Mayor, with flowers from him and the council.

 The along came our friend Anne, with stunning Dahlias, hydrangeas in all colours from her own garden. By this time I had run out of suitable vases!!!


I knew more cards would be arriving, they did, one from our own Prime Minister Jacinda Adern, one from our Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and  Dr Richard Davies, and then one from distant shores, a beautiful one from Elizabeth R,  our Queen.




 Through all of this, I have realised that reaching this milestone is a huge privilege, so many do not arrive at 60 years of marriage for one reason or another, and each day is a treasure.I am so thankful.

Quotation of the day, from Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet;

" And think not that you can direct the course of love, 
for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course".

Greetings from Jean



















17 comments:

Kathleen said...

What beautiful bouquets to celebrate 60 wonderful years! I love that you have a note from the queen, too. It is a good reason to celebrate, so do it for as long as you can.

Millie said...

My goodness, what beautiful flowers! I would have run out of vases after the first bouquet!

Susan Heather said...

What wonderful flowers. Your house must smell like a Florist shop.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Your bouquets of flowers are all beautiful. 60 years of marriage is something to celebrate, congrats! Take care, enjoy your day!

Out To Pasture said...

Wow, what lovely tributes you two received! Wish I could send you one of my sweet pea arrangements.

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

How wonderful, such lovely flowers and a message from the Queen! Congratulations on 60 happy years.

Marie Smith said...

Sixty years together certainly deserves the flowers and so much more!

Carol Mattingly Photography said...

I've never known two more deserving people in all of my lifetime that should be given such accolades for 60 years of marriage. I only wished I could have done the same. The flowers are all gorgeous. And the Queen herself, oh my, aren't you guys special. Carol

Kate said...

A note from the Queen, how lovely! I remember a family party for a sixtieth annversary where the oldest son was reading greetings and sad he had a note from "Betty and Phil".

Jenny said...

Such beautiful flowers and even a message from the Queen and Jacinda!

Lori Skoog said...

You have reached celebrity status! The flowers are so beautiful!

QuiltGranma said...

Such wonderful memories you two have made together in all those years. Congratulations to you both for hanging in there.

Tanya said...

Beautiful flowers for an important milestone!

Our photos said...

Very nice flowers !

Mystic Quilter said...

Even though you described the flowers to me on the 'phone Jean I'm so pleased you've posted the photos here, they are glorious!!! Such a beautiful photo of the Queen and yes reaching 60yrs of marriage is most definitely a truly wonderful milestone. I have The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran on my bedside table and read often - choice of words just perfect.

Jenn Jilks said...

How wonderful!

Fundy Blue said...

What beautiful flowers, Jean, and so many well-wishes from friends and dignitaries. You and Hugh deserve it. Reaching 60 years today is an accomplishment. 💖🌺💖🌸