The writing community recently lost a wonderful friend, writer, and blogger, Tina Downey. I didn't know Tina as well as many, but I did get the chance to know her better through to the Tree of Life collaboration. Her comments in the feed of our little facebook group were always funny, and bright, and positive, despite her struggles with health issues. The virtual tree house will never be the same.
Her avatar was a sunflower and it's a wonderful symbol to remember her by. So today, to honor Tina's memory, many bloggers are gathering/planting sunflowers to brighten up the internet in the same way Tina brightened the world around her. 
Unfortunately, sunflowers were difficult for me to find and plant this late in the season where I live. Therefore, I planted these perennial marguerite daisies instead. They remind me of miniature sunflowers--and Tina.
Rest in peace, Tina.
It really amazes me how many people were able to plant and grow beautiful yellow flowers so quickly. It's the end of winter here. beautiful tribute to Tina.
ReplyDeleteHi Elise ... I bought my sunflowers, as it's that time of year, but I hope the seeds will get collected and then can be spread around ... I bought some for the Nursing Centre and I hope we can spread some seeds up there for next year ...
ReplyDeleteLove the use of marguerite daisies .. they have that central swirl ... lovely thoughts for Tina .. cheers Hilary
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ReplyDeleteI nearly ended up with one of those daisy things, too... but the lady at Lowes found me one sunflower in the back of the last shelf...
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Close enough, Elise!
ReplyDeleteSo cool you got to know her through those projects. That was Tina - involved in so many things because she loved people.
They do look like mini-sunflowers. I should've looked for some flowers like that.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! They look like miniature sunflowers. They are lovely, Elise!
ReplyDeleteMini sunflowers to be sure. I think all these tributes are wonderful. She was a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteTina would have loved this tribute and smiled for all the trouble people have gone to for her. She will be missed and thank you.
ReplyDeleteJeremy
They look like bright, cheery flowers so they totally count. :)
ReplyDeleteMadeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
They are the right color and shape, haha
ReplyDeleteAt least you found real flowers. I had to go with plastic and silk. Lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteYou're so cool, Elise. Perfect flowers and perfect picture! I know Tina would've smiled!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteAgree with Melissa. I went with plastic, too. But at least, I'm telling myself, this one won't wither for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThose daisies look so lovely.
There were lots of sunflowers in pictures of the downed plane over the Ukraine. I know that sounds so morbid, but I couldn't help noticing all of them. I love sunflowers. I'm so sorry for your loss. Tina must have been a wonderful person to have as a friend (I didn't know her).
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful tribute, Elise! I love the flowers you planted. They're happy, just like sunflowers :)
ReplyDeleteTina would love the flowers you planted for her!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are really nice! A fitting tribute.
ReplyDeleteThe daisies are beautiful, too, and it's the thoughtfulness that's the important thing in this remembrance of Tina.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Tina. And you pulled off a fitting, and wonderful tribute in her memory!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are great representatives. You made a lovely tribute Elise and it so sweet to see so man y come together to remember Tina today.
ReplyDeleteDaisies? Smart move.
ReplyDeleteI suffer from 'green-finger-impairment' and I didn't have enough time to get my hands on a sunflower, so I went to plan B...
It's the thought that counts.
What's interesting, Elise, is that I noticed we've suddenly had some of those daisies growing in the backyard. They do look a lot like sunflowers, and I thought it was a nice coincidence that they've suddenly sprouted around this time. Thank you for identifying them - I had no idea what they're called. These daisies and sunflowers will forever keep Tina's beautiful, bright spirit with us. Very nice tribute. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are beautiful. The green on my thumb isn't exactly bright either. I'm just lucky enough to have them grow naturally (that's basically the only thing that grows with me.) Lovely words!
ReplyDeleteThey do look like mini sunflowers! Tina would totally love them. I hope all the sunflowers and love we're sending has her smiling up in heaven. I'm sure she is. She'll be missed for sure.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty and I'm sure Tina would love them.
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
Thank you,
Heather
I didn't know Tina but all the tributes are lovely. I feel as if I knew her.
ReplyDeleteIt seems even knowing Tina a little made each of us more appreciative of what we have.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet tribute, Elise.... May Tina rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI think those flowers are simply perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like the red details of them. great green thumb :)
ReplyDeleteThey are just like miniature sunflowers, a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteYou done good Elise! Tina would be touched.
ReplyDeleteSweet tribute! We don't all have sunflowers, but we can find pics for Tina. :)
ReplyDeleteYour right. she was ALWAYS positive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tribute!!
ReplyDeleteI love those little daisies! Pretty sure Tina would have, too.
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