I notice that many of your subs mention their struggles with grief and suffering. I too have had many losses, the hardest being my husband. I have Cystic Fibrosis and I watch you with amazement as you do all that physical work. I am going to go out on a limb here and speak for most of us, we just like spending time with you, Marion. Friends (even TH-cam friends) share in each other’s joy and pain. We delight in your talent and our hearts ache for you when we see you hurting. Please take us along on your gardening adventure. It means so much to you and you need that place to sit and stitch and also be surrounded by all that beauty God has given you. ❤
Thank you so much for this comforting message. I really do hope I can keep going with it in the hope that the spark of being out there comes back. I do need to be in that space as much as inside with my sewing. Thank you 💐🌸🌿🌸
Beautifully said and I totally agree , I to enjoy everything Marion gets up to , we are all like distant family and it's lovely to support each other when needed , I'm fighting cancer atm moment hoping to beat with little intervention as there isn't anything, but every day is a blessing . Take care. Ella ♥️
@ellamarson3882 I’m so sorry that you are in a literal fight for your life. Praying for you that through this storm, you will have peace and of course the “interventions” will work and you will be restored to health. 🙏🙏
I doubt whether any person watching your video today would not have had tears in their eyes...I certainly did, and I bow in great respect to the courage and honesty you expressed in the sharing of the work in your beautiful garden in your season of grieving. May your every footstep walked through that precious honeysuckle arch bring you comfort and peace. I, and countless others are all the richer and better for discovering "Marion's World." A sincere, gifted, talented and beautiful soul are you, please accept my thanks for all you give of your knowledge and abilities and know that you are important, valued and so appreciated.
When I was having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for breast cancer I was not able to work on my garden. It took me a year to recover. When I finally got my strength back my garden was a very over grown. I decided to divide it up into small areas working my way from the back to the front. Now 9 years later I’m still cancer free with a lovely garden. Take your time, I have confidence in you, you’re a treasure ❤️
Oh Donna. That's sounds like it's been so hard for you. I'm pleased to hear you're cancer free and it's lovely to hear that you managed to re engage with your garden too. 💐💐💐
Everything went to pot at my house in 2020 and 2021 when I had cancer. My husband did his best but he had to cook and clean and take care of me . 2022 was just trying to get back to normal and my garden didn't look good again until 2023. We can only do what we can do and it does feel so good when we get back to normal.
Oh Marion, no worries about the lack of stitching! You have made progress in the garden! To hear you admit aloud to thousands of understanding viewers that you share some of the same feelings we have just confirms that you are genuine. I believe you have turned a corner by making the start. You are not alone! And, if you weren’t talented in so many areas, you wouldn’t have to be concerned about being behind 😄 We love you and your channel. Gardening or stitching! Take care of yourself. ♥️
Dear Marion, I'd love to go anywhere you'd like to take me - the garden, the kitchen, the sewing room, even cleaning the gutters. It's just a pleasure to listen to you as do my own stitching. You are such a natural and good soul. I'm sorry for your grief and I hope that sharing it with your TH-cam family has eased it a bit. We are all beside you in our hearts. Blessings.
I enjoyed watching you in your garden. I subscribed thinking this would be all sorts: gardening, cooking, sewing, crafting. So I’m not missing stitching just now. It’s gardening time! We’re still cold here with wintery weather, freezing overnight. I did find one sunny day to dig weeds. It was soooo relaxing. Marion, I hope you find your garden groove. Maybe on sunnier days it will be easier. 🌞🌞🌞
Marion, I think that you handle your grief extremely well & I would love to go on your, “Restore the Garden,” adventure with you. It has the same feel as, “ The Secret Garden,” to me. You have created a wonderful community here & we all want to support you xxx
Thank you so much. I get overwhelmed with everything and my default response is just to make something. I'm going to try my best to keep doing the clearing because I used to love sitting outside with my knitting etc
@@marionsworld24 We have to learn to roll with the waves of grief & the other commenters are absolutely correct. We need to be kind to ourselves & take life’s tasks in bite size pieces. I pretend that I am helping, supporting a dear friend & then follow the advice that I’ve given her. Sounds bonkers but really helps me xxx
Sometimes folks really are at a loss , not knowing how to help their friends or loved ones that are I’ll or grieving. I think if you asked or told those around you they would be overjoyed to help with a work day for a bit of a meal and time spent together. 6 or 8 people could really do a lot in 8 hrs. A work party. Once it’s a bit clipped back you’ll be able and will enjoy keeping it from getting woolly. You’ve been giving of yourself doing your channel, none of us realize the amt. of work that takes. You may be tired. Please let friends, family know and let them help. It will fill their hearts to know they’ve helped you over a wee wobble in your day to day. Big hugs, cup of tea, a new day tomorrow. It will get better. You are not alone.
Ms Marion your such a joy but "PLEASE" be careful stooping over lovey! You may not realize it at the time but bending over with your head down like that can cause a head rush & when you go to stand right up straight you'll end up on your bum😢 accidental falls can be quite nasty .. hips, fractures & all that getting older business .. also, bring a stool along & sit when you can.. back aches are another bothersome thing so pace yourself💕🙏🏻 xx
Your youtube channel is called Marion’s World so a little stitching, knitting, gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, a cup of tea and a chat, as well as traveling to museums and stitching shows gives us a view that is such a blessing. We all have our own ways of coping in the times with which we struggle so I thank you for taking us through your journey. We all can learn from each other. Also, you’ve made a wonderful start in the garden and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it in all its glory as you uncover its blooms and paths throughout the year.
The garden is always a place of healing and i feel that the more time you can spend in yours, the better you will feel. You can't remember the plant names because you have forgotten the plants themselves. Let the garden heal you, Marion.
This video made me cry, to see you on your knees in your garden, sharing with us your walk with grief. Many of us are there with you and find your energy soothing, comforting and just like chatting with an old friend. When you can, being us back into the garden for your next round of cleanup and a chat. Sending love and comfort to you, dear Marion. ❤
Thank you so much. I hadn't expected to talk about it so... But I'm glad I did in the end. I've been overwhelmed by the supportive messages and well wishes. I'll definitely be filming out there again ..once the blooming rain 🌧️ has stopped..💐💐💐
What is so very clear to me Marion, is how dearly you and Michael loved each other, how you supported each other and shared in each other's joys. It is absolutely understandable why you would rather be in your sewing room near Michael's desk and how working and changing your back garden is heart and soul wrenching. It has happened to me too and I know. Some ideals may have to alter (you only have half the work force you once had) and, you know, you may find room for brand new ideals. I love your sharing and I share your tears and triumphs. Much love from across the Atlantic in my little corner of Alberta. Xxx
Thank you so much Jane. Yes I do think things will have to be different. Things have to change and the garden has to be able to move forward. 🤞I can do it this year...
It's important to do what you love, and be in a place that you love. We love visiting you, whether in your sewing room or kitchen or garden. I hope YOU can feel the love your viewers have for you. Thank you so much for bringing us into your world. One day at a time, and moment by moment, we heal and become stronger!! ❤🙏🏻 Bless you, and be encouraged
Lovely video, you are such a lovely gentle soul,I wish there were more people like you around, the world would be a happier place. Thank you for sharing your home, garden and craft 💕💕💕💕
When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, he set about making the gardens easier , so that it wouldn't be such a chore for me to maintain whilst he underwent chemo. Sadly he only had 1 treatment. 2 days following his treatment he tried to take a stubborn out i was struggling with. He collapsed later that day. He died a few months later. I was angry with my garden for a long time after that, and neglected it. One day I felt like tackling the moss problem and spent many hours dealing with it. It was strangly, very therapeutic.. its been almost 9 years now and i miss him terribly, but thanks to his foresight to simplify things, i find i cope with it quite well and still find time to be creative with my sewing projects and other arts. I wish I'd had your videos to help me through the dark days. You are an absolute inspiration. Im so happy you find some solace and pleasure too in your wonderful video productions. You are lovely, and a joy getting to know. Thank you.
Thank you Denise for your message. I can understand how you were at odds with your garden. That was awful in every way for you to go through. You give me hope that I myself can get back what I feel at the moment has been lost to me. I hope to keep moving forward the best I can..💐💐💐
Marion if I lived close by I would come and give you a hand with your garden. I found the garden is natures therapy, little by little you will get there and its reward is more inspiration for all your beautiful work, you are inspiring to many of us. Thank you Marion.
We think so much alike Marion! Your approach to gardening, garden for life, not just anesthetics. For all the critters, insects, so many don't realize how we are all connected.
Hello Marion, Thank you for sharing your lovely garden and your grief with us. My husband died suddenly 22 years ago when he was 48 years old and I lost my joy of gardening. My garden was 2 acres at that time and it certainly became a wilderness during the two years following his death when I just could not get myself out there. Eventually I sold the property and now have a much more manageable 1/3 of an acre garden which once again gives me great joy athough it is also rather wild but much enjoyed by all the birds and little critters that visit along with my five grandsons who love to play hide and seek, climb the trees, pick flowers and gather fruit and berries. We don't get over our grief but we do get through it and one day you will find that your new normal gives you as much joy as the old normal...the joy is just different. Kind regards Lorrie
Marion, thank you for sharing your world with us. This was the most "real" gardening video I've ever watched, because although gardens can be beautiful, they are very hard work! I trust that filming your garden for us as you go along will help to encourage you as you work through your grief. May your lovely garden become a source of pride and joy to you once more. We look forward to seeing the seasons unfold there with you. ❤❤❤
Marion! What great progress! Grief and depression can rob us of our long-time joys but you are ACTING- even though it is difficult and that is an amazing step toward feeling like yourself again. You give so much to all of us and encourage us with your passion, creativity and lovely words-so we can give back to you and say YAY FOR YOU! Keep up the great work, yet take breaks and rests - don’t wear yourself to the bone. We love you and are cheering for you. ❤🎉
When we are sad & mentally distressed, just getting through the day can be nearly overwhelming. You love your garden so much and perhaps now that you've started the cleanup, it can become a place of comfort and joy once again. Start small, one little patch at a time and before you know it, it will be beautiful and welcoming again.
Oh Marion I feel for you. When my son died two years ago I could barely do anything. Banish that word ‘should’ Anything that you do, everything that you do remember, is a small regrowth of you. Slowly and gently my dear woman. You’re doing really well and just look at all the messages of recognition and support. Enjoy the garden, the wild life, the regrowth.
Oh, and that spreading plant is ground elder…I’ve got it all over and last year had a wonderful show of white lacy froth. My American friend thought that it was Queen Anne’s Lace 😂
I'm so sorry about your son. Losing a child must be so dreadful. I'm going to try and carry on this year. Maybe now is the right time to get it back to what it used to be and make some new changes too...
Dear Marion, I love seeing your beautiful wile garden. I hope once again it can become a source of joy and contentment, and not a burden. If I was in the neighborhood I would come by to help!
Marion, the garden was already responding. 💐🙏 You will have encouraged so many going out into your garden. It is a big step when the garden is so connected with a loved one who has left us. I was amazed at how quickly each section was visibly revitalised. I so agree with the principle of little by little, concentrate on the section in front of you, not what remains to be done. It applies to sewing, cleaning our homes, gardening and every occupation really. Easter blessings to you, dear Marion.❤
Yes Marion, I will come gardening with you anytime. Although I love when you stitch, I just like spending time with you. I remember my Granny saying that any journey always starts with the first step, so you are away on your garden journey. Big hugs from Western Australia, where everything is crying out for rain.
You did a lovely job in the garden. It will be glorious in the coming weeks. It will be wonderful to just sit or stitch, or just listen to nature. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us all. Bless you for just getting up and doing something when it is hard to do so. It is our turn to give you encouragement, to keep going in your garden or other projects. We all love your videos, you are always giving us your encouragement. And now many of us are supporting you in your need. Thank you for sharing your world with us.
Just know you are not tending the garden alone, we are all there with you and even though we can’t be there helping and popping the kettle on we are still with you all the way ❤
Things take time, Marion. You did a good job today. I'm sure you'll find your way back in the garden. You can even sit out there and make your lovely embroideries.
You garden looks beautiful in any shape Marion, just because you're an important part of it. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I wish I could have given you a hand!! Hugs!!❤
Thank you so much Marion. Seeing you working in the garden makes us all feel that we can do hard things too. So even if it's only this video, you've helped someone. Can't wait to see more of all you do, we just like hanging out with you.
I know just how you feel Marion…my husband Robert died 2 years ago after battling early onset Alzheimer’s for 12 years..we always gardened together he did most of physical work and me making it look pretty..how much harder it is to do all the work by yourself…so last year I decided to have deep beds and borders cleared and to do container gardening,that way I can manage it myself.❤
I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through the same experience as me. It's a hard road. Do you feel that you still enjoy your garden now, even though it's different?
@@marionsworld24 Yes I’m sure I will Marion…I have osteoporosis,so the containers will save me bending so much, I was getting so worried about it the way it was looking,looks so much tidier now…you can grow most plants in containers,l am looking forward to a colourful summer…it’s so hard getting over someone you have lost…I also lost my two beautiful Shetland sheep dogs to old age,,what a horrible time it as been..sending you much love xxx
Well done you for taking care of yourself and not forcing yourself to do too much. Any amount of effort when you’re able will benefit your mental health enormously. Take care 🤗
The whole time I watched this video, I kept thinking how much I wished I lived close to you, so I could come and work alongside you in your garden. More hands make the work lighter. Good company is its own reward. I could also glean from your vast gardening knowledge and experience. The last few years have been difficult for me too, so together we could comfort each other.
"Yard by yard life is hard. Inch by inch, it's a cinch." That is a lot for you to keep up on your own, just pick a corner. Maybe time to clear some out a bit so it's not so hard, just keep your favorites.
Oh Marion, please take us with you in the garden🌷🌺🪷💐It would help you if there is someone with you. You would make it💪🏼. We all would like to see how the garden become a beautiful place again.👋🏼🇩🇪
Dearest Marion, I think it is wonderful you brought us into your garden clearing, hopefully it was therapeutic for you; I will say, it was for me ~ it was very satisfying on my end. Don’t forget, your You Tube channel is called Marion’s World, and we are guests! I love all the different things you share! So keep taking us along! Sending you blessings!
Thank you for sharing Marion, you are so right. Even a little can make you feel you’ve achieved. Well done you - so pleased you were able to get out and start 🥰
Hello Marion. I too have lost my gardening spark over the years due to various struggles and was so sad because I used to love it. Now it’s all got away from me just like yours. However today was sunny and I made a start! Just like you there’s still loads to do but we can see where we’ve been! And I agree with you, just clearing the path makes a huge difference. I hope you manage to keep nibbling away at it and find your joy in it again. You’ve made me feel better about my garden by showing that it’s not just me that gets overwhelmed by life. 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸 Thank you 🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺
I didn't think there'd be others telling me they'd also lost their gardening spark. I also feel not so bad about mine being so untidy. Sometimes you feel like you're the only person that is going through it. For me it's also because this used to be the job I did for other people. Now I think there's going to be lots of us trying our best to re-engage with our plants...🌿🌿🌿
@@marionsworld24 yes! We’ll all rediscover our love for it together. I really can’t wait to see your progress even if it’s small. I have the national collection of nettles and brambles! Some of my brambles are as thick as my thumb! It’s a shame we can’t compare gardens, we might feel better about ourselves 😂
Dear Marion , thank you for letting us join you in the garden. ❤🌱🙏 I don't have a garden anymore and I miss it so much. The birdsong, the smell of earht and greenary. The weeds you pulled up by the pond were in my garden too. I used to make soup from the tender leaves in spring. I can understand your feeling of sadness and loss as you tried to take care of the garden in the last years, but I believe that it can also give you joy, strength and peace of mind back! You have brought me so much joy and peace warching your videos and I am so gratful for that! There will be small gardens with the help of needle and thread for me in the future. Thanks to you.🙏 It makes me happy! 😍🌷🌿🌱🌻 Take care of you!
It's difficult when we get behind. Sometimes places that made us so happy can become a little sad. Maybe a friend or relative could come keep you company and pitch in ,you could have a nice lunch after and make some new happy memories. You love nature so much and portray it so beautifully with your art. Thanks for sharing your life Marion ❤
I’m cheering you on Marion, doing a video will inspire you, do it for you and your husband……. Turn it into a peaceful place to come out and do your crafting outside…. If I was there I’d come and help. Don’t be shy making the video as we all love watching your journey…….. Well done you Marion. Under all the overgrowth will be a spectacular achievement…
Dear Marion Your garden won't let you down, it will give you comfort , I'm sure. You will find all your flowers back and enjoy when they bloom. It's not in a bad state, its just been following its own course. I am sure you will find your spark back now that you have made a start. Wish you a wonderful spring 🌷🌼🌹
I haven't been with you Marion for very long and didn't know about you losing your husband. My first husband passed away when he and I were both 46. I found myself sitting blankly for about 6 months with no motivation to do anything. I think everyone deals with loss differently but this was my way. I really admire the way you are tackling your garden. You can really see the difference where you have tackled the overgrowth. Good luck as you work through it. I am sure it will look really pretty come summer. Do what you can when you can. xx❤
That was very young Jacqueline. I'm so sorry. I feel sometimes there's just fog in my brain.. it's hard to concentrate on anything except the stitching. It's what kept me going. . everything else went by the wayside..
Sometimes I do other jobs first and then I reward myself with my stitching. It’s great mix of videos when you stitch, cook and garden it keeps it interesting to.
I understand your concerns! It’s how you eat an elephant…one bite at a time! I, too, lost interest in things after my mother died. Now, three years later, I’m back out in my garden and rediscovering the joy! Keep at it girl! It will bring you so much peace.
Marion, be gracious to yourself in knowing that it’s okay to take the time you need to grieve. As you start back into your gorgeous garden, realize that as the blooms start to emerge, so too will your joy in doing these things again. Take little parts at a time and with each spot you clear perhaps you’ll be encouraged to do a little more. You are an amazing lady and you have such a cheering section here on TH-cam from people all over the world. I suspect each of us would love to come help you and give you a big hug! 😘
Dearest Marion.. Inviting us into your garden as we watch you work is pure bliss.. The sounds of birds and horses are so calming.. Thank you for sharing ! Mary Suzanne from British Columbia Canada
Well done brave Marion. I am touched by your authenticity and openness. You have many people cheering you on and we look forward to seeing your beautiful garden when you get through it.
Oh Marion, I truly understand your sorrow. I lost my Mom 4 years ago this month. I feel like it was yesterday, but I know she is with the Lord and other family members. May your wonderful memories of your husband give you comfort and also know we care for you as well. I love your gardening video. I look forward to many more of them. The stitching videos are fantastic, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one too. God bless you and may he give you the comfort to heal your heart that only he can give. ❤
How lovely to spend time with you in your garden, Marion. Thank you for your bravery in sharing with us. I hope you can hear us cheering you on from all around the world! If only I weren't on the other side of the world, I imagine it would be lovely to work with you side by side. After we would pop the kettle on and have a lovely chat as we stitch something pretty. A fabulous idea to focus on one patch at a time. You have inspired me to grab a bucket and tackle one of my weed patches tomorrow after work!
That would be lovely Leanne. 💐 Good luck with your weeding too. We love our gardens but they do take time to keep lovely. I'm hoping that I've kick-started my motivation and can manage to keep going.
Marion, u r such a blessing and a tonic x I hav really enjoyed being in ur garden as u start to tidy up...and just love how u share ur life wth us and take us with u in what ever u decide to do on t day x THANKU so much x 🥰🤗 x
I live in Wisconsin. I have primrose, lungwort and peonies, daffodils, but after a teasing warm February, we're back to freezing weather with snow showers and freezing rain. It feels colder now than it was a few weeks ago. Oh well, the flowers are just poking their noses up. Nothing in bloom yet.
It’s so hard to everything once you are on your own, I’m almost 14years in the club no one wants to be in. You will get that beautiful garden done and know that we will all enjoy seeing it. Light nights to look forward to as well. Thank you for sharing time with us as you worked.
Hi Marion, your garden looks so colorful and full of life. You can hear so many birds, and horses!!! It was so satisfying to watch you pull the dead branches and prune the flowers. Little by little you will get it the way you want. One step at a time, I know is hard, like many others here, I also struggle with things I need to get through. Watching your channel though, gives me inspiration not only to make pretty things, but also to see how strong you are and how you keep going. You, your talent and your story touches the hearts and souls of many. We are thankful to be part of your world, Marion’s World. ❤❤❤
Thank you Marion for sharing such a personal insight into your beautiful garden... Bit by bit you'll get there as you know. Now that you've started you'll be spurred on for sure. I really miss my garden like yours. I now live in Spain and the ground is like concrete! A completely different environment. Do take us on your gardening journey with you. As always I love spending time with you 🏵️
I too am in restoration mode in my garden, but not because of a devastating loss. Last year was almost a total write off in my garden as I had hip replacement surgery 10 months ago. I am daunted by the wildness this spring, so I have decided to just let go of expectations and try to just enjoy the doing, for every little bit I accomplish is more than I could do last year. And my gratitude for once more being “able” is enormous. Dear Marion, your bravery is commendable. I sincerely believe that the life in your garden can help to nurture your spirit. I echo the statements below, especially those of @grammieluli below, and wish we could all give you a comforting hug. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely garden with us. I so enjoyed the birdsong!
We'll both just have to do what's in front of our noses... keep working forward...and hopefully surprise ourselves with what we manage to accomplish 🌿🌿🌿
What a delightful episode you've given us--I LOVED it so much! You always have something to teach us and you share perspectives and feelings we all can relate to--you are a friend to us all, Marion--a gift! You are so strong.
I truly enjoyed watching you work in your garden and I thank you for sharing your grief . I was cheering you on. Just keep doing the part in front of your nose.
What affects one woman, affects all women at some stage in their lives. Your pain is our pain and we want you to have joy and healing knowing that he is still with you, in the joy of the blooms and the lilt of the bird songs that surround you. There is so much more of life once we pass, having come back from NDE, drowning event, we are more alive on the other side, in the heart of God, so I hope you fill some of his joy. His love is still with you. Love is instantaneous, kind of compare it to the speed of light, but faster. Every time you go out into the garden, you enter a different world where nature reaches out to you expressing all of creativity and the birds take your heart to the heavens to share with those you love, through their songs. We affect the world around us from the heart, so be healed and filled with your eternal love for him and from him. Thank you for being so open with us.
Oh Marion, my heart goes out to you. I’m in totally different circumstances but have an understanding of being overwhelmed by the scale of tasks that require attention, even for things I’d previously enjoyed. Thank you for sharing, I hope that having the company of a community of people who enjoy being part of “Marion’s World” helped you in the garden, as being in your company has helped and inspired us to just ‘make a start’ ❤
You're so wise to just do a bit, not worry about the rest. You have the gardening knowledge, so you know what's needed. And I love that you're still pointing out the flowers and naming the roses for us.
I notice that many of your subs mention their struggles with grief and suffering. I too have had many losses, the hardest being my husband. I have Cystic Fibrosis and I watch you with amazement as you do all that physical work. I am going to go out on a limb here and speak for most of us, we just like spending time with you, Marion. Friends (even TH-cam friends) share in each other’s joy and pain. We delight in your talent and our hearts ache for you when we see you hurting. Please take us along on your gardening adventure. It means so much to you and you need that place to sit and stitch and also be surrounded by all that beauty God has given you. ❤
Yes, well said ❤
Thank you so much for this comforting message. I really do hope I can keep going with it in the hope that the spark of being out there comes back. I do need to be in that space as much as inside with my sewing.
Thank you 💐🌸🌿🌸
Beautifully said and I totally agree , I to enjoy everything Marion gets up to , we are all like distant family and it's lovely to support each other when needed , I'm fighting cancer atm moment hoping to beat with little intervention as there isn't anything, but every day is a blessing . Take care.
Ella ♥️
@ellamarson3882 I’m so sorry that you are in a literal fight for your life. Praying for you that through this storm, you will have peace and of course the “interventions” will work and you will be restored to health. 🙏🙏
I doubt whether any person watching your video today would not have had tears in their eyes...I certainly did, and I bow in great respect to the courage and honesty you expressed in the sharing of the work in your beautiful garden in your season of grieving. May your every footstep walked through that precious honeysuckle arch bring you comfort and peace. I, and countless others are all the richer and better for discovering "Marion's World." A sincere, gifted, talented and beautiful soul are you, please accept my thanks for all you give of your knowledge and abilities and know that you are important, valued and so appreciated.
Beautifully said.
Thank you for such kind supportive words Andrea. I've been amazed at the response and messages. It's definitely spurring me to keep going....💐🧵🪡🌸🌿
When I was having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for breast cancer I was not able to work on my garden. It took me a year to recover. When I finally got my strength back my garden was a very over grown. I decided to divide it up into small areas working my way from the back to the front. Now 9 years later I’m still cancer free with a lovely garden. Take your time, I have confidence in you, you’re a treasure ❤️
Oh Donna. That's sounds like it's been so hard for you. I'm pleased to hear you're cancer free and it's lovely to hear that you managed to re engage with your garden too. 💐💐💐
Everything went to pot at my house in 2020 and 2021 when I had cancer. My husband did his best but he had to cook and clean and take care of me . 2022 was just trying to get back to normal and my garden didn't look good again until 2023. We can only do what we can do and it does feel so good when we get back to normal.
@@marionsworld24Make every flower a sweet memory of your husband, dedicate the garden to him. 🌺
@@poodlegirl55 I understand. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.
So glad yo are recovered, and you are so right! ❤❤
Oh Marion, no worries about the lack of stitching! You have made progress in the garden! To hear you admit aloud to thousands of understanding viewers that you share some of the same feelings we have just confirms that you are genuine. I believe you have turned a corner by making the start. You are not alone!
And, if you weren’t talented in so many areas, you wouldn’t have to be concerned about being behind 😄 We love you and your channel. Gardening or stitching! Take care of yourself. ♥️
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“…and suddenly you know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.”
Dear Marion, I'd love to go anywhere you'd like to take me - the garden, the kitchen, the sewing room, even cleaning the gutters. It's just a pleasure to listen to you as do my own stitching. You are such a natural and good soul. I'm sorry for your grief and I hope that sharing it with your TH-cam family has eased it a bit. We are all beside you in our hearts. Blessings.
Thanks so much Pamela 💐
If I was closer, I would come over and put my arm around you and tell you how proud I am of you!! 🥰🥰
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Just a bit at a time 😊. Gardening can help us keep in touch with those we love....love knows no end. ❤
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I enjoyed watching you in your garden. I subscribed thinking this would be all sorts: gardening, cooking, sewing, crafting. So I’m not missing stitching just now. It’s gardening time! We’re still cold here with wintery weather, freezing overnight. I did find one sunny day to dig weeds. It was soooo relaxing. Marion, I hope you find your garden groove. Maybe on sunnier days it will be easier. 🌞🌞🌞
Marion, I think that you handle your grief extremely well & I would love to go on your, “Restore the Garden,” adventure with you. It has the same feel as, “ The Secret Garden,” to me. You have created a wonderful community here & we all want to support you xxx
Thank you so much. I get overwhelmed with everything and my default response is just to make something. I'm going to try my best to keep doing the clearing because I used to love sitting outside with my knitting etc
@@marionsworld24 We have to learn to roll with the waves of grief & the other commenters are absolutely correct. We need to be kind to ourselves & take life’s tasks in bite size pieces. I pretend that I am helping, supporting a dear friend & then follow the advice that I’ve given her. Sounds bonkers but really helps me xxx
Sometimes folks really are at a loss , not knowing how to help their friends or loved ones that are I’ll or grieving. I think if you asked or told those around you they would be overjoyed to help with a work day for a bit of a meal and time spent together. 6 or 8 people could really do a lot in 8 hrs. A work party. Once it’s a bit clipped back you’ll be able and will enjoy keeping it from getting woolly. You’ve been giving of yourself doing your channel, none of us realize the amt. of work that takes. You may be tired. Please let friends, family know and let them help. It will fill their hearts to know they’ve helped you over a wee wobble in your day to day. Big hugs, cup of tea, a new day tomorrow. It will get better. You are not alone.
Ms Marion your such a joy but "PLEASE" be careful stooping over lovey! You may not realize it at the time but bending over with your head down like that can cause a head rush & when you go to stand right up straight you'll end up on your bum😢 accidental falls can be quite nasty .. hips, fractures & all that getting older business .. also, bring a stool along & sit when you can.. back aches are another bothersome thing so pace yourself💕🙏🏻 xx
Oh listen to those birds and other animals, that’s so lovely to hear. I love English birds.
Grief is the price of real love. Thank you for sharing your heart, home, & garden with us. Love & prayers to you. ❤
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Your youtube channel is called Marion’s World so a little stitching, knitting, gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, a cup of tea and a chat, as well as traveling to museums and stitching shows gives us a view that is such a blessing. We all have our own ways of coping in the times with which we struggle so I thank you for taking us through your journey. We all can learn from each other. Also, you’ve made a wonderful start in the garden and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it in all its glory as you uncover its blooms and paths throughout the year.
I hope there'll be something lovely to share with you all 🤞🌸
No apology necessary. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
The garden is always a place of healing and i feel that the more time you can spend in yours, the better you will feel. You can't remember the plant names because you have forgotten the plants themselves. Let the garden heal you, Marion.
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We all wish we could give you big hugs whenever you need them
Your yard looks like an enchanted woodland sanctuary for furry creatures & birds. ❤
Marion- think of all of us - each one sending a bit of strength to help you on your journey. Imagine us there cheering you on. You are not alone.
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I love watching a garden clear. 😊
Marion I hope it helped you to take us along with you! We are rooting for you and we would be there helping you if we could!!
It did. I'm hoping this year I continue to keep going. I thought I would have before..but it just tailed off....
Well done Marion. Keep going with the garden you have some beautiful plants. You’re an inspiration.
This was really nice to keep you company while you worked. ❤❤❤ Your place is so beautiful!!
We all love you, Marion ❤️ and we all relate in different ways to your struggles. Hang in there, we are here to support you ❤️
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Lovely progress, Marion. Thank you for taking us along. And I hope having us along gave you a little additional incentive. 💖💖💖
It did and I hope it continues...
This video made me cry, to see you on your knees in your garden, sharing with us your walk with grief. Many of us are there with you and find your energy soothing, comforting and just like chatting with an old friend. When you can, being us back into the garden for your next round of cleanup and a chat. Sending love and comfort to you, dear Marion. ❤
Thank you so much. I hadn't expected to talk about it so... But I'm glad I did in the end. I've been overwhelmed by the supportive messages and well wishes.
I'll definitely be filming out there again ..once the blooming rain 🌧️ has stopped..💐💐💐
What is so very clear to me Marion, is how dearly you and Michael loved each other, how you supported each other and shared in each other's joys. It is absolutely understandable why you would rather be in your sewing room near Michael's desk and how working and changing your back garden is heart and soul wrenching. It has happened to me too and I know. Some ideals may have to alter (you only have half the work force you once had) and, you know, you may find room for brand new ideals. I love your sharing and I share your tears and triumphs. Much love from across the Atlantic in my little corner of Alberta. Xxx
Thank you so much Jane. Yes I do think things will have to be different. Things have to change and the garden has to be able to move forward. 🤞I can do it this year...
@@marionsworld24 yes you can and if other things get in the way, forgive yourself, there is always next year.
It's important to do what you love, and be in a place that you love. We love visiting you, whether in your sewing room or kitchen or garden. I hope YOU can feel the love your viewers have for you. Thank you so much for bringing us into your world.
One day at a time, and moment by moment, we heal and become stronger!! ❤🙏🏻
Bless you, and be encouraged
I really am. Such lovely messages from everyone. It's been truly wonderful... I didn't think that would happen....💐
Lovely video, you are such a lovely gentle soul,I wish there were more people like you around, the world would be a happier place. Thank you for sharing your home, garden and craft 💕💕💕💕
Thank you Suzanne..💐
Love to hear the birds in your garden.
Thank you so much for sharing your garden with us all 😢❤😊
When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, he set about making the gardens easier , so that it wouldn't be such a chore for me to maintain whilst he underwent chemo. Sadly he only had 1 treatment. 2 days following his treatment he tried to take a stubborn out i was struggling with. He collapsed later that day. He died a few months later. I was angry with my garden for a long time after that, and neglected it. One day I felt like tackling the moss problem and spent many hours dealing with it. It was strangly, very therapeutic.. its been almost 9 years now and i miss him terribly, but thanks to his foresight to simplify things, i find i cope with it quite well and still find time to be creative with my sewing projects and other arts. I wish I'd had your videos to help me through the dark days. You are an absolute inspiration. Im so happy you find some solace and pleasure too in your wonderful video productions. You are lovely, and a joy getting to know. Thank you.
Thank you Denise for your message. I can understand how you were at odds with your garden. That was awful in every way for you to go through.
You give me hope that I myself can get back what I feel at the moment has been lost to me. I hope to keep moving forward the best I can..💐💐💐
Marion if I lived close by I would come and give you a hand with your garden. I found the garden is natures therapy, little by little you will get there and its reward is more inspiration for all your beautiful work, you are inspiring to many of us. Thank you Marion.
It's been a really warm day today (17°) so I've been out and tidied my little courtyard 🌿
We think so much alike Marion! Your approach to gardening, garden for life, not just anesthetics. For all the critters, insects, so many don't realize how we are all connected.
So true... I hope to have room in my little patch for whatever wants to live there...
Hello Marion,
Thank you for sharing your lovely garden and your grief with us. My husband died suddenly 22 years ago when he was 48 years old and I lost my joy of gardening. My garden was 2 acres at that time and it certainly became a wilderness during the two years following his death when I just could not get myself out there. Eventually I sold the property and now have a much more manageable 1/3 of an acre garden which once again gives me great joy athough it is also rather wild but much enjoyed by all the birds and little critters that visit along with my five grandsons who love to play hide and seek, climb the trees, pick flowers and gather fruit and berries. We don't get over our grief but we do get through it and one day you will find that your new normal gives you as much joy as the old normal...the joy is just different.
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This feels like a very inspiring message Lorrie. I'm pleased you were able to find your way through and enjoy things again.
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Marion, thank you for sharing your garden and most importantly, your words. Wishing you all the best as you move forward in your own time and for you.
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Oh Marion, please try not to be overwhelmed, growth brings joy. Even the smallest shoot.:)
Thank you. I'm trying to just keep moving forward with it all..🌿
Marion, thank you for sharing your world with us. This was the most "real" gardening video I've ever watched, because although gardens can be beautiful, they are very hard work! I trust that filming your garden for us as you go along will help to encourage you as you work through your grief. May your lovely garden become a source of pride and joy to you once more. We look forward to seeing the seasons unfold there with you. ❤❤❤
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Marion! What great progress! Grief and depression can rob us of our long-time joys but you are ACTING- even though it is difficult and that is an amazing step toward feeling like yourself again. You give so much to all of us and encourage us with your passion, creativity and lovely words-so we can give back to you and say YAY FOR YOU! Keep up the great work, yet take breaks and rests - don’t wear yourself to the bone. We love you and are cheering for you. ❤🎉
That's lovely to read. Thank you Jill.💐🌿🌸
When we are sad & mentally distressed, just getting through the day can be nearly overwhelming. You love your garden so much and perhaps now that you've started the cleanup, it can become a place of comfort and joy once again. Start small, one little patch at a time and before you know it, it will be beautiful and welcoming again.
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Oh Marion I feel for you. When my son died two years ago I could barely do anything. Banish that word ‘should’ Anything that you do, everything that you do remember, is a small regrowth of you. Slowly and gently my dear woman. You’re doing really well and just look at all the messages of recognition and support. Enjoy the garden, the wild life, the regrowth.
Oh, and that spreading plant is ground elder…I’ve got it all over and last year had a wonderful show of white lacy froth. My American friend thought that it was Queen Anne’s Lace 😂
I'm so sorry about your son. Losing a child must be so dreadful. I'm going to try and carry on this year. Maybe now is the right time to get it back to what it used to be and make some new changes too...
Dear Marion, I love seeing your beautiful wile garden. I hope once again it can become a source of joy and contentment, and not a burden. If I was in the neighborhood I would come by to help!
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Marion, the garden was already responding. 💐🙏 You will have encouraged so many going out into your garden. It is a big step when the garden is so connected with a loved one who has left us. I was amazed at how quickly each section was visibly revitalised. I so agree with the principle of little by little, concentrate on the section in front of you, not what remains to be done. It applies to sewing, cleaning our homes, gardening and every occupation really. Easter blessings to you, dear Marion.❤
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Yes Marion, I will come gardening with you anytime. Although I love when you stitch, I just like spending time with you. I remember my Granny saying that any journey always starts with the first step, so you are away on your garden journey. Big hugs from Western Australia, where everything is crying out for rain.
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Thank you for sharing Marion. ❤
Bless you ❤well done for making a start,a little bit every day,weather permitting, your doing great, thank you for sharing ❤❤
You did a lovely job in the garden. It will be glorious in the coming weeks. It will be wonderful to just sit or stitch, or just listen to nature. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us all. Bless you for just getting up and doing something when it is hard to do so. It is our turn to give you encouragement, to keep going in your garden or other projects. We all love your videos, you are always giving us your encouragement. And now many of us are supporting you in your need. Thank you for sharing your world with us.
Thanks Michelle. I'm amazed by all the messages everyone has sent...💐
You have a big family now! LOL. @@marionsworld24
Just know you are not tending the garden alone, we are all there with you and even though we can’t be there helping and popping the kettle on we are still with you all the way ❤
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Everything in its own time, Marion. The garden must feel so good to have felt your presence. Hope we see more of you there - it was a real pleasure.
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Well done Marion. Lovely to see your garden. You are so knowledgeable about the plants. Hope you take us all into the garden often. Xx
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Things take time, Marion. You did a good job today. I'm sure you'll find your way back in the garden. You can even sit out there and make your lovely embroideries.
That's exactly what I'm hoping to do... 🤞🤞🤞
You garden looks beautiful in any shape Marion, just because you're an important part of it. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I wish I could have given you a hand!! Hugs!!❤
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Thank you so much Marion. Seeing you working in the garden makes us all feel that we can do hard things too. So even if it's only this video, you've helped someone. Can't wait to see more of all you do, we just like hanging out with you.
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I know just how you feel Marion…my husband Robert died 2 years ago after battling early onset Alzheimer’s for 12 years..we always gardened together he did most of physical work and me making it look pretty..how much harder it is to do all the work by yourself…so last year I decided to have deep beds and borders cleared and to do container gardening,that way I can manage it myself.❤
I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through the same experience as me. It's a hard road. Do you feel that you still enjoy your garden now, even though it's different?
@@marionsworld24 Yes I’m sure I will Marion…I have osteoporosis,so the containers will save me bending so much, I was getting so worried about it the way it was looking,looks so much tidier now…you can grow most plants in containers,l am looking forward to a colourful summer…it’s so hard getting over someone you have lost…I also lost my two beautiful Shetland sheep dogs to old age,,what a horrible time it as been..sending you much love xxx
Well done you for taking care of yourself and not forcing yourself to do too much. Any amount of effort when you’re able will benefit your mental health enormously. Take care 🤗
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The whole time I watched this video, I kept thinking how much I wished I lived close to you, so I could come and work alongside you in your garden. More hands make the work lighter. Good company is its own reward. I could also glean from your vast gardening knowledge and experience. The last few years have been difficult for me too, so together we could comfort each other.
I'll make sure there'll be some more gardening so we can move forward together...
"Yard by yard life is hard. Inch by inch, it's a cinch." That is a lot for you to keep up on your own, just pick a corner. Maybe time to clear some out a bit so it's not so hard, just keep your favorites.
I've never heard that saying before but it feels very true. 💐
Lots of lovely bird sounds in your garden. 😁
Oh Marion, please take us with you in the garden🌷🌺🪷💐It would help you if there is someone with you. You would make it💪🏼.
We all would like to see how the garden become a beautiful place again.👋🏼🇩🇪
I'll take you along as hopefully I can continue being out there...
Thank you for showing us your garden. I loved your gardening video just as much as I love your stitching. I look forward to more. Best wishes
I'm happy about that... I did wonder 🤔
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Dearest Marion, I think it is wonderful you brought us into your garden clearing, hopefully it was therapeutic for you; I will say, it was for me ~ it was very satisfying on my end. Don’t forget, your You Tube channel is called Marion’s World, and we are guests! I love all the different things you share! So keep taking us along! Sending you blessings!
Thanks so much Nancy 💐
Thank you for sharing Marion, you are so right. Even a little can make you feel you’ve achieved. Well done you - so pleased you were able to get out and start 🥰
Hello Marion. I too have lost my gardening spark over the years due to various struggles and was so sad because I used to love it. Now it’s all got away from me just like yours. However today was sunny and I made a start! Just like you there’s still loads to do but we can see where we’ve been! And I agree with you, just clearing the path makes a huge difference. I hope you manage to keep nibbling away at it and find your joy in it again. You’ve made me feel better about my garden by showing that it’s not just me that gets overwhelmed by life. 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸 Thank you 🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺
I didn't think there'd be others telling me they'd also lost their gardening spark. I also feel not so bad about mine being so untidy. Sometimes you feel like you're the only person that is going through it.
For me it's also because this used to be the job I did for other people.
Now I think there's going to be lots of us trying our best to re-engage with our plants...🌿🌿🌿
@@marionsworld24 yes! We’ll all rediscover our love for it together. I really can’t wait to see your progress even if it’s small. I have the national collection of nettles and brambles! Some of my brambles are as thick as my thumb! It’s a shame we can’t compare gardens, we might feel better about ourselves 😂
Dear Marion , thank you for letting us join you in the garden. ❤🌱🙏 I don't have a garden anymore and I miss it so much. The birdsong, the smell of earht and greenary. The weeds you pulled up by the pond were in my garden too. I used to make soup from the tender leaves in spring.
I can understand your feeling of sadness and loss as you tried to take care of the garden in the last years, but I believe that it can also give you joy, strength and peace of mind back!
You have brought me so much joy and peace warching your videos and I am so gratful for that! There will be small gardens with the help of needle and thread for me in the future. Thanks to you.🙏 It makes me happy! 😍🌷🌿🌱🌻
Take care of you!
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Your garden will look lovely again.
It’s beautiful even in its neglect.
You take care.❤🙏
It's difficult when we get behind. Sometimes places that made us so happy can become a little sad. Maybe a friend or relative could come keep you company and pitch in ,you could have a nice lunch after and make some new happy memories. You love nature so much and portray it so beautifully with your art. Thanks for sharing your life Marion ❤
My sister is going to help me do the tree...
I’m cheering you on Marion, doing a video will inspire you, do it for you and your husband……. Turn it into a peaceful place to come out and do your crafting outside…. If I was there I’d come and help. Don’t be shy making the video as we all love watching your journey…….. Well done you Marion. Under all the overgrowth will be a spectacular achievement…
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A bit at a time every thing is progress. Be good to yourself none of us are always on top of everything xx
Definitely not. We can just do our best at each moment...
I enjoy your gardening as much as your sewing and cooking. You are a wonder!
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Your garden won't let you down, it will give you comfort , I'm sure.
You will find all your flowers back and enjoy when they bloom.
It's not in a bad state, its just been following its own course.
I am sure you will find your spark back now that you have made a start.
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I haven't been with you Marion for very long and didn't know about you losing your husband. My first husband passed away when he and I were both 46. I found myself sitting blankly for about 6 months with no motivation to do anything. I think everyone deals with loss differently but this was my way. I really admire the way you are tackling your garden. You can really see the difference where you have tackled the overgrowth. Good luck as you work through it. I am sure it will look really pretty come summer. Do what you can when you can. xx❤
That was very young Jacqueline. I'm so sorry. I feel sometimes there's just fog in my brain.. it's hard to concentrate on anything except the stitching. It's what kept me going. . everything else went by the wayside..
Sometimes I do other jobs first and then I reward myself with my stitching. It’s great mix of videos when you stitch, cook and garden it keeps it interesting to.
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The garden will be beautiful. I hope you will show us your progress and when new flowers bloom.
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Lovely to see you are able to get out into your garden. One day at a time. Thinking of you.
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I understand your concerns! It’s how you eat an elephant…one bite at a time! I, too, lost interest in things after my mother died. Now, three years later, I’m back out in my garden and rediscovering the joy! Keep at it girl! It will bring you so much peace.
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It was lovely to see the garden! 💚
Marion, be gracious to yourself in knowing that it’s okay to take the time you need to grieve. As you start back into your gorgeous garden, realize that as the blooms start to emerge, so too will your joy in doing these things again. Take little parts at a time and with each spot you clear perhaps you’ll be encouraged to do a little more. You are an amazing lady and you have such a cheering section here on TH-cam from people all over the world. I suspect each of us would love to come help you and give you a big hug! 😘
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Dearest Marion.. Inviting us into your garden as we watch you work is pure bliss.. The sounds of birds and horses are so calming.. Thank you for sharing ! Mary Suzanne from British Columbia Canada
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Well done brave Marion. I am touched by your authenticity and openness. You have many people cheering you on and we look forward to seeing your beautiful garden when you get through it.
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Oh Marion, I truly understand your sorrow. I lost my Mom 4 years ago this month. I feel like it was yesterday, but I know she is with the Lord and other family members. May your wonderful memories of your husband give you comfort and also know we care for you as well. I love your gardening video. I look forward to many more of them. The stitching videos are fantastic, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one too. God bless you and may he give you the comfort to heal your heart that only he can give. ❤
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How lovely to spend time with you in your garden, Marion. Thank you for your bravery in sharing with us. I hope you can hear us cheering you on from all around the world! If only I weren't on the other side of the world, I imagine it would be lovely to work with you side by side. After we would pop the kettle on and have a lovely chat as we stitch something pretty. A fabulous idea to focus on one patch at a time. You have inspired me to grab a bucket and tackle one of my weed patches tomorrow after work!
That would be lovely Leanne. 💐 Good luck with your weeding too. We love our gardens but they do take time to keep lovely.
I'm hoping that I've kick-started my motivation and can manage to keep going.
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I hav really enjoyed being in ur garden as u start to tidy up...and just love how u share ur life wth us and take us with u in what ever u decide to do on t day x THANKU so much x 🥰🤗 x
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Dear Marion, I know how things can get overwhelming, I lost my husband 14 years ago. I think the gardening would be good therapy for you.
I'm hoping so 💐
I live in Wisconsin. I have primrose, lungwort and peonies, daffodils, but after a teasing warm February, we're back to freezing weather with snow showers and freezing rain. It feels colder now than it was a few weeks ago. Oh well, the flowers are just poking their noses up. Nothing in bloom yet.
Things are definitely blooming here... I've managed to paint a flower for every day in March 😊 🎨
It’s so hard to everything once you are on your own, I’m almost 14years in the club no one wants to be in. You will get that beautiful garden done and know that we will all enjoy seeing it. Light nights to look forward to as well. Thank you for sharing time with us as you worked.
The club no-one wants to be in... I've not heard that before but it's so true.. 💐
Loved the gardening video. I sometimes struggle with my garden. It seems overwhelming at times. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are one strong, amazing woman, Marion. I admire you. ❤️🇨🇦
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Thank you for taking us along with you. You made a lot of progress!!! Sending a big hug.
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Hi Marion, your garden looks so colorful and full of life. You can hear so many birds, and horses!!! It was so satisfying to watch you pull the dead branches and prune the flowers. Little by little you will get it the way you want. One step at a time, I know is hard, like many others here, I also struggle with things I need to get through. Watching your channel though, gives me inspiration not only to make pretty things, but also to see how strong you are and how you keep going. You, your talent and your story touches the hearts and souls of many. We are thankful to be part of your world, Marion’s World. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Cris. I value your support and your lovely messages 💐💐💐
Hugs try to get lost in the smells and sounds. Choose a corner and work on that, few mins at a time.
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Thank you Marion for sharing such a personal insight into your beautiful garden... Bit by bit you'll get there as you know. Now that you've started you'll be spurred on for sure. I really miss my garden like yours. I now live in Spain and the ground is like concrete! A completely different environment. Do take us on your gardening journey with you. As always I love spending time with you 🏵️
Same. ❤❤
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Oh My what an enchanting garden..only in my dreams..
It was so lovely to spend time with you out in your garden. I hope it provided a little healing for your heart. ❤️
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God bless you, you are doing a wonderful job, you deserve a nice hot cuppa
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You have a gorgeous garden Marion. One can see the love you've given it over the years & it will keep rewarding you ❤Thank you for showing us.
I too am in restoration mode in my garden, but not because of a devastating loss. Last year was almost a total write off in my garden as I had hip replacement surgery 10 months ago. I am daunted by the wildness this spring, so I have decided to just let go of expectations and try to just enjoy the doing, for every little bit I accomplish is more than I could do last year. And my gratitude for once more being “able” is enormous.
Dear Marion, your bravery is commendable. I sincerely believe that the life in your garden can help to nurture your spirit. I echo the statements below, especially those of @grammieluli below, and wish we could all give you a comforting hug.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely garden with us. I so enjoyed the birdsong!
We'll both just have to do what's in front of our noses... keep working forward...and hopefully surprise ourselves with what we manage to accomplish 🌿🌿🌿
Please show us more garden on a regular basis as you are able!! It is such a precious place!
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What a delightful episode you've given us--I LOVED it so much! You always have something to teach us and you share perspectives and feelings we all can relate to--you are a friend to us all, Marion--a gift! You are so strong.
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I truly enjoyed watching you work in your garden and I thank you for sharing your grief . I was cheering you on. Just keep doing the part in front of your nose.
Just follow my nose and not get overwhelmed with the rest of it.. . that's what I'm going to do hopefully 💐🌿🌸
What affects one woman, affects all women at some stage in their lives. Your pain is our pain and we want you to have joy and healing knowing that he is still with you, in the joy of the blooms and the lilt of the bird songs that surround you. There is so much more of life once we pass, having come back from NDE, drowning event, we are more alive on the other side, in the heart of God, so I hope you fill some of his joy. His love is still with you. Love is instantaneous, kind of compare it to the speed of light, but faster. Every time you go out into the garden, you enter a different world where nature reaches out to you expressing all of creativity and the birds take your heart to the heavens to share with those you love, through their songs. We affect the world around us from the heart, so be healed and filled with your eternal love for him and from him. Thank you for being so open with us.
Thank you for such comforting words. I talk to him every day. I have been outside today doing some more clearing in the sunshine too...
Oh Marion, my heart goes out to you. I’m in totally different circumstances but have an understanding of being overwhelmed by the scale of tasks that require attention, even for things I’d previously enjoyed. Thank you for sharing, I hope that having the company of a community of people who enjoy being part of “Marion’s World” helped you in the garden, as being in your company has helped and inspired us to just ‘make a start’ ❤
I'm hoping so. I was unsure of saying more than just doing some gardening. But it just felt right to talk about as I was trying to clear up 💐
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Its a secret garden exposing a little bit of joy with new life growing. An hour a day keeps the dr away. Love it and wish i could be nearer to help. X
You're so wise to just do a bit, not worry about the rest. You have the gardening knowledge, so you know what's needed. And I love that you're still pointing out the flowers and naming the roses for us.
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