Friends are like flowers.
They bloom, and they inspire.
They make the world beautiful.
We never forget.
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
Note: I dedicate this post to the memory of Ajaytao. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a bright light in our world, and his spirit continues to brighten our memories. He was a good friend to me, welcoming me here, and I will miss him. I feel blessed to have shared the world with him. Namaste, Brenda
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Reblogged this on Voices and Visions.
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This is a very nice dedication, Brenda, especially since Ajaytao posted some beautiful flowers. I always looked forward to his posts and he is sadly missed.
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Yes, he is missed. I miss seeing his beautiful posts in my reader.
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I miss Ajay, he was such a gentleman and so kind
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Yes, he was. I’m sad this comment was lost in spam, but luckily I took the time to scan nearly 150 spams to find this. We will have to be there for each other, in the way he was there for us, following his star with such sure steps.
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When he got sick, I got worried, and I am so glad I left him a little ‘love’ and prayers for him, while he was alive. I had hoped he would make it longer in this world, we were all blessed by knowing him and his sharing his thoughts with us. I was honored a few times with his giving me awards. He was so generous… I am so glad you gave this tribute to him, Brenda. Thanks for this one. Warmly, Robin
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I was so sad when I heard the news. Writing something made me feel better. I also realized that others did not know. He had touched so many lives. I thought people would want to know. Blessings, Brenda
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I’m so sorry to hear that he has passed away. He was/is a beautiful soul, who gave peace and beauty to so many others.
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I also am still sad. I heard another friend passed away, too. Bill Hamilton at Dealing with COPD. I’m so sad about him, too.
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We never forget good friends. They live in our hearts and minds forever.
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Yes, and we miss them a long time. 🙂
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I’m so glad you brought this up, as I didn’t know. Thanks so much for your beautiful homage.
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I wanted to add that his “Botanical Blog” was a tribute to life. I’m so glad I discovered it in time.😄
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Yes, he had such an eye for beauty.
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It’s sad news. I’m glad you like my tribute. I always try to concentrate on what a person added to my life rather than on the loss. It helps me.
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Beautiful picture to with a moving tribute.
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Thank you. Hugs, Brenda
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I do remember Ajaytao a little bit, we visited each others blogs occasionally, he was always such a cheerful soul! That’s really sad he’s gone, I guess he will be missed a lot. And that’s a lovely tribute, and if I remember right, he loved flowers and poetry. This is quite new to me, the passing of people I know from WordPress, I have a blog friend who I know some time back who was having a lot health problems and indicated something quite serious may be going on with her. She hasn’t posted for three months now, and I’m wondering if she is still here. It’s not something I gave any thought to when I set the blog up, but these friendships often turn out to be more important than the purpose of the blog, which I guess it should really, it is after all about life and people. 🙂
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We all matter, that is how I’ve always viewed it. He is lucky to have left such a visible legacy of warmth, beauty and wisdom behind, even with those he touched only briefly.
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My heart broke when I learned of the passing of Ajaytao…I don’t know of another more kind and gentle soul who made me smile. I will miss him terribly.
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My heart broke, too. I imagine his family must be missing him, as we will.
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Reblogged this on thinkingpinkx2 and commented:
Beautiful post from sweet Brenda our fairy login’ friend! Ah wonderful blessings and beautiful dedication! 😀 MM
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Please extend my sympathy to Ajay’s family. It is true that many of us feel like we become an extended family here on the net – often forgetting that ‘real life’ exists. May Ajay’s memories be for blessings.
Thank you for sharing this ‘flower’ ~ Jules
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Jules, I hope that his family see this tribute one day, but I would not intrude on them. Thanks for adding your good wishes, and I hope they will receive them one day if they want to. Warmly, Brenda
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I did stop by the link you provided and posted a note there. Hopefully someday all those expressed words will add to the family’s comfort.
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You have written very nice! I am also praying for him! He is also one of my best friend I have made here since one month of blogging!
Regards,
Swetank (from Being Bettr) 🙂
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Swetank, Ajay was always welcoming to new bloggers. He welcomed me when I started over a year ago. He will be missed. Warmly, Brenda
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I miss him badly! We are from same country and use to share many thoughts over chats. He was was truly an inspiring person!
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That is lovely that you were inspired by him. Many of us were. 🙂
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A beautiful tribute to your friend – sorry to hear of his passing and your loss.
Your poem reminds me of a song we use to sing in the Children’s Choir at church about how Friends are like flowers. There was a line “Are you a Daisy? Are you a Rose? Are you a Dandelion? You can be what you are; I’ll be what I am; and we will be friends in the garden of life.” Never forgot the comparison.
Blessings – Louise
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That is a lovely song, I really like those lyrics. What flower are you? I might like to be echinacea. 🙂
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lovely picture and dedication. 🙂
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Thanks, Megan. Have a lovely day.
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You too!
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Lovely tribute and photo. It’s hard to physically lose people that matter to us but your friend is still with you. Nothing is lost, only changed–that’s the first law of thermodynamics, but it’s also the definition of faith. Thinking of you!
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Thank you for your comforting words. Hugs, Brenda
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So sad to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace!
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Yes, and may he be remembered. 🙂
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So sorry for the lost… Much blessings…
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Thank you, and blessings to you and yours, too. Warmly, Brenda
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Excellent tribute, and outstanding words about friends!
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Thank you. Friends make life better. 🙂
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I am so sorry for what happened to your friend. Wish you peace and happiness .
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Thanks, my friend. He was lovely. Have a wonderful day.
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you are welcome dear Brenda. you too.
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I am sorry to hear this news. A lovely tribute.
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Thanks, my friend. I was sad. I needed to honor him.
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Reblogged this on Marsha Lee and commented:
Ajaytao always had kind words for everyone. My condolences to his family and friends. Here is his address http://ajaytao2010.wordpress.com/
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My prayers to Ajaytao, may he rest in peace and to his family, may God soothes their pain, he’s part of my wordpress blog, I’ll never forget him, I once call him Sir on one of his comment, but he preferred to be called by his name, since we are all the same. Thank you Ajaytao for shedding light on us. You will be missed. ~ Nodz
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Dear Nodz, Thank you for your comment. Ajay will be missed by the WordPress family. Thank you for adding your voice. Warmly, Brenda
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Ajaytao will be missed; he certainly inspired many. This was lovely, Brenda.
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Yes, I agree, he will be missed. Hugs, Brenda
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Reblogged this on Busy Mind Thinking and commented:
I can’t sleep now, so I thought to share Brenda’s beautiful tribute to Ajaytao.
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Perfect choice, the Rose of Sharon, I have this one, and Diana (solid white ) blooming today….
Thank you for your thoughts Brenda….they make me smile as I am pretty sure he is too…
Now I am off for the night….Have a wonderful peace-filled night….
Take Care…You Matter…
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maryrose
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I thought he would have liked this flower. Sleep well, my friend.
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Oh, I so sorry to hear that Ajaytao passed away! I pray for peace and comfort for his family. Blessings, Natalie
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I am sad, too. Family is such a consolation, though, and he showed us he was blessed.
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I have that exact same Rose of Sharon (Althea) here in my yard. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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I hope it gives you joy. It is a beautiful plant. This one blooms and blooms, every year faithfully.
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Brenda, I was awaiting your post. Thank you again for letting me know. I’m a little too sick just now to do anything, but may I re-blog this? It is a beautiful tribute and I have no words of my own currently.
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I am sad you are sick. Of course you can reblog. Blessings, my friend.
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This is so nicely written. Thank you.
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Thanks for commenting. Your words are appreciated. Warmly, Brenda
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You are welcome.
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Ajay was a beautiful brother to many of us…his spirit is priceless and his friendship will be greatly missed. Thanks for what you have shared Brenda…he loved his flowers and he sure was one who radiantly blossomed everyday!
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You are perfectly right, my friend. Thank you for leaving your beautiful words here. Hugs, Brenda
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Ajay was loved greatly by us all…we shall meet him again in a much better place! He was one of the most loving brothers I have ever known… thanks for sharing your beautiful post! Hugs!
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He was a wonderful person, generous and sharing with his beauty and wisdom. Blessings to you and yours, Brenda
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i got the same feeling from his last post, he loved blogging, and the connections he had made here, and we felt the same about him. this is a lovely tribute to him, along with the flower he would love so much. rip ajay, you will be missed by so many –
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I tried to find a flower worthy of the many beautiful flowers he posted. I found one with a deep heart. 🙂 I think he would have wanted us to remember him. I think he is at peace now.
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omg I had wondered why I didn’t hear from Ajaytao..my prayers to his family..
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I think he loved us all, and got a lot of happiness from blogging. That was the impression his last post left with me. He was unfailingly lovely, each step on his path. Hugs, Brenda
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Ajay, is the second blogger next to Debbie who has passed away before I got to truly know them here on WordPress, comes to show also how close we all have become over the years..doesn’t it?
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I think the ripples of his passing will be wide. He had so many friends. He touched so many people with friendship, beauty and inspiration. I’m sure many will be sad or are sad already, like I am.
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