A Memorial Garden – In Memory Of

How do you work through grief and keep a memory of someone you love ever present? By planting a memorial garden:  “In Memory Of”.

Image credits: Sheila Fitzgerald via Flickr
 
Have seen many a beautiful memorial garden, but never thought to plant one of my own. What a perfect way to work through one’s grief when you lose a loved one. Read an article written by a friend who says that when her mother died, one of the first things she did was plant a garden with transplants from her mother’s garden. 

How beautiful!! Just the thought of it is beautiful, but the manifestation of your love for the dearly departed in the form of a lovely garden created from their garden must bring indescribable comfort and help to heal the broken heart of a grieving person. 

My late mother loved to garden. She was especially particular about tending the rose bush in the center of our front yard. Alas! The home of my youth is no longer there. It was torn down and turned into a parking lot. Wish I had thought of it, at the time.

(NOTE: Sylvia Mayfield aka boutiqueshops – article is now unpublished) 

MEMORY GARDEN IDEAS

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Harry Belafonte Expressed His Joy of Life Through Entertainment, Activism, and Humanitarianism

Harry Belafonte passed away, on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96. He left an indelible mark in the history and the heart of America.

• If you were preparing a list of iconic and legendary American entertainers, then Harry Belafonte would be on that list.
• If you were making a list of notable civil rights activists in America, then Harry Belafonte would be on that list.
• If you were making a list of humanitarians worthy of double honor for their good works, then Harry Belafonte would be on that list.

Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. known to the world as Harry Belafonte is a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, actor, activist, and humanitarian. Date of Birth March 1, 1927 — Date of Death April 25, 2023. Cause of death: Congestive heart failure.

Americans from my generation (50s, 60s, and 70s) know Harry Belafonte. We know the lyrics to the Banana Boat and Matilda songs, backward and forward. Several years back (1997) there was a special program on television — “An Evening With Harry Belafonte & Friends” — where he sang many songs accompanied by fabulous singers and musicians. He performed Banana Boat and Matilda. I’m sure he knew that if he had not sung those songs, the audience would have been very disappointed.

Mr. Belafonte is known for his singing, and also for the memorable roles he has played in several films like “Carmen Jones” (1954), and “Island in the Sun” (1957). He has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.

In addition to knowing him as an extremely talented triple threat, i.e. he can sing, dance and act — we also know him to be a civil rights activist and a humanitarian, involved in many good works.

Giving honor where honor is due, one person referred to Mr. Belafonte as “living history”. While he was alive, you did not have to read historical events in a book because you could just talk to him since he was alive during the time and actively participated in history-making.

Mr. Belafonte has passed from living to legend now. He was almost a centenarian; age 96.

“If I’ve impacted on one heart, one mind, one soul, and brought to that individual a greater truth than that individual came into a relationship with me having, then I would say that I have been successful.” ~ Harry Belafonte

IN MEMORY OF: Harry Belafonte (1927–2023)

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I hope that his amazing talent, his fight for human rights, and his selfless charitable acts will be appreciated and remembered by Americans for generations to come.

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Celebrities : In Memory Of : Omar Sharif (1932 – 2015)

In 2015, we said farewell to one of my favorite actors, an unforgettable screen legend, Omar Sharif.  He may be gone but he is not forgotten.  At least not by me. 

Image credit:  Old movie poster found at wallpaperwide.org (Domain is parked.)

One of the few actors in American cinema from back in my day, who was not American or even of Western / European descent. He was Egyptian, born in Alexandria. Remembered (especially by me) for his role in Dr. Zhivago and for the fact that he was just an absolutely gorgeous man.

Honestly! You're a loyal fan and think you know all there is to know about a celebrity you admire so much. Followed his career while growing up and did not learn until after he departed that his real name was Michel Shalhoub.

Nevertheless ... Goodbye Mr. Sharif. ♥

In Memory Of: Omar Sharif (1932 – 2015)

April 10, 1932 - July 10, 2015

Image credit:  Omar Sharif by Gorup de Besanez (Own work) [ CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons

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In Memory Of: Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020) (Reblog)

Today is August 29, 2020, and I was not expecting this shocking news.  A brilliant talent has departed this life far too soon. ...

• Enjoying Some Quality ME Time With Movies, Music and Books: In Memory Of: Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020)

Reading List : "Jody's Garden" by Leah Oviedo

Some can not cope with grief because they don't know how to cope with loss and sorrow.  Look at it this way.

“Grief is a changing of seasons in our own garden.”

"Jody's Garden" by Leah Oviedo is about using nature to heal grief.

  

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Obituary for Charles Nathaniel Fox (1951 - 2019)

Charles Nathaniel Fox was called to return to his Creator on December 1, 2019.

Born October 27, 1951, in Nassau, Bahamas. He was the only child of Cecil and Edna Fox. His father has passed on but his mother still lives in the Bahamas. From his tender years, he was attentive to the scriptures and at age 10, he was baptized and added to the Lord's body. He worshipped with the saints at Highbury Park Church of Christ until he became a young adult.

In his early twenties he decided to leave the country of his birth and come to America. At this point in his life, there were 2 decisions he had made which he never regretted. The first decision was to become a baptized believer. The second decision was to come to America because that's where he met his wife.

Married December 30, 1976. He was a loving and devoted husband and father for forty-three years. The husband of one wife, his surviving spouse, Treathyl Vandie Fox. Their union was blessed with 11 children: Isaaiel Fox; Charniel Fox; Gabriel Fox; Michael Fox; Daniel Fox; Michel Fox-Kennell; Kahmeel Fox; Samuel Fox; Sherrel Fox; Raquel Fox; and Janel Fox. He is survived by all of his children, along with several grandchildren, and a great grandchild.

In his life, he strived to use the talents and skills that God gave him to accomplish good. He was content with whatever blessings he received, and was more than happy to assist others if he was able to. He tried as best he could to instill his faith in his children, so that they would know The Way and how to find their way. He honored his marriage vows and faithfully loved and cherished his wife in sickness and in health, through difficult times and joyful times. He humbly acknowledged his failures and shortcomings, confessed his faults, and always sought his healing and guidance from God's Word. This was his approach to dealing with anything and everything in this life. These particular scriptures kept him anchored:

“And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water ... assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” (Matthew 10: 42)

“See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.” (1 Thessalonians 5: 15)

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12: 2)

He will be missed.

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Celebration of Life Service
December 7, 2019
Cameron Road Church of Christ
Austin, Texas
https://www.beckchapels.com/obituary/charles-fox

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My husband's mother departed this life March 14, 2021. This is my tribute to her.

This hymn is to honor the memory of my mother-in-law, Edna L. Fox, who passed away Sunday March 14,2021, in The Bahamas. She was 91 years young. Her husband and only son have already gone ahead of her. I am unable to attend her celebration of life services because of the miles between us. This is my way of bidding her farewell to this life. Dear mother: I hope to see you again “where the charming roses bloom forever”. 3 hearts. One for you, one for Cecil, and one for Charles. You all now live in my heart.

“If We Never Meet Again This Side of Heaven”

Death Notice in the Nassau Guardian

Google Plus Community for Movie Lovers (Especially Foreign Films)

My definition of “foreign movies” means non-English speaking with English subtitles.

I heart foreign movies and am always searching for the educational and entertaining treasures to be found by viewing foreign cinema. One of the places to find some really good suggestions to add to my watch list is in a Google Plus Community for Movie Lovers. Joined this community in 2013. 

Reviewing my community contributions from 2013 to 2017 reveals an interesting variety when it comes to my taste in movies and yes ... before you say it ... some of the movies are not foreign. So glad that this community is still active, still available to the public, and currently boasts over 10,000 members. Here's a recap of some of my shares.

(Sep 2013) “'The Manchurian Candidate' with the Late Frank Sinatra is now a classic and worthy of this distinction. The remake with Denzel Washington? Yeah! I have an opinion.”

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(Oct 2014) Must reshare as we just lost this inimitable talent, actor and comedian, Jerry Lewis (1926 -2017), who I will always fondly remember as “The Nutty Professor”.

“-The remakes of this old comedy starring #EddieMurphy were not as good as the original. #myopinion”

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(Dec 2014) “Thinking of an underrated #ClintEastwood film? Into #oldmovies? This one is a 1975 action and adventure #spythriller. ...”

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(Feb 2015) “'New Jack City' (1991) ...  The bad guy had it coming! ...”

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(Jul 2016) “ … My take on 3 #Bollywood dramas I thought were intense!”

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(Oct 2016) “This is a #Koreandrama #TVseries. ... can't let go of the #soundtrack. ...”

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(Mar 2017) “Ever see the movie “The Falcon and the Snowman” (1985)? This is not America.”

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(Aug 2017) "Classic movies are old movies that never get old."

(You can quote me on that. :) )  ☺

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