I belong to the wild and wonderful hills of Appalachia. My ancestors traveled far to come here in search of a better life. My ancestors are those that give me life, so the trees and seeds, water and air, fire and dust. My ancestors are known and unknown.
Thank you for sharing and I'm really glad I came across this place randomly today. I was searching for retreat centers near me in Weirton West Virginia, and Forest and Flowers popped up. Very cool place I need to visit someday soon. Glad to have found this Substack as well. Blessings!
Dear Jenni, what a profoundly beautiful post. How you write about your grandparents, the land, the trees and flowers is pure poetry. I have two places that mean the most to me. My current home of 42 years, the home which my husband's father built, that we've lived in for most of our marriage. Many of the flowers and trees were here when we arrived, but we have also planted many on our own. The other place is my mother's homestead, in Stockdale, PA, where she was born and her brother continues to live. It is on the Mon River and I have many memories of my grandparents' garden, roses, and home cooking. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post. It's inspiring.
I belong to the wild and wonderful hills of Appalachia. My ancestors traveled far to come here in search of a better life. My ancestors are those that give me life, so the trees and seeds, water and air, fire and dust. My ancestors are known and unknown.
Thank you for sharing and I'm really glad I came across this place randomly today. I was searching for retreat centers near me in Weirton West Virginia, and Forest and Flowers popped up. Very cool place I need to visit someday soon. Glad to have found this Substack as well. Blessings!
Wild and wonderful Appalachia indeed. Thank you for sharing, Sam. Would love to welcome you to visit Forest & Flowers, and glad you're here!
Dear Jenni, what a profoundly beautiful post. How you write about your grandparents, the land, the trees and flowers is pure poetry. I have two places that mean the most to me. My current home of 42 years, the home which my husband's father built, that we've lived in for most of our marriage. Many of the flowers and trees were here when we arrived, but we have also planted many on our own. The other place is my mother's homestead, in Stockdale, PA, where she was born and her brother continues to live. It is on the Mon River and I have many memories of my grandparents' garden, roses, and home cooking. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post. It's inspiring.
Joanne
Oh and to hear about your places Joanne, what a gift. Thank you for sharing. And for your kind words. I appreciate you.