When I became a volunteer for Ding Darling, I had the pleasure of attending many plant walks that were taking place every Tuesdays at the Bailey Tract and this is where I got to meet Mary Elaine Jacobson.
She was very passionate about the fauna and loved to share her knowledge, she was also a fun gal, very warm and generous. She also gave her time to the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society group and I vividly remember how she would greet everyone who came in and made them feel as if they were the most important people in the room, myself included.
Since I walk the Bailey Tract on a regular basis, I can't help but remember her comments and her exuberance as I look at the wild flowers in bloom, I see now that she is within the blooms....
though I miss hearing her voice.
Just recently I read: "There is no death only a change of worlds" and I truly believe that she has found eternal blooms to tend to.
Mary Elaine - these are for you.
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| A Thistle - a temporary spot for a few critters. |
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| Climbing Butterfly-Pea | |
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| Blue Curls (Mint family) |
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| Moon Flower |
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| Mild Water-pepper |
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| Fine-Leaved White-Top Sedge |
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| Yellow Vigna (Cowpea) |
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| Blue Morning Glory |
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| Sea Daisy (Sea Oxeye) |
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| Southern Fleabane |
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| Wax Myrtle |
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| Goldenrod |
Mary Elaine, your blooms are eternal and I have been blessed from getting to know you.
So sorry you lost your friend, Mary Elaine. She would have loved the tribute.
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A very touching tribute, France; thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. This post came from the heart and it is something that I felt the need to do in order to let go and heal through the grief.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful & touching, France <3
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. Such beautiful flowers. Nature has a way of shining in so many different ways
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