Dustin Visited Me In the Garden

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 9, 2022 3:29pm CST

Well maybe he didn't physically visit me in his garden. But this statue I have of a boy and his dog was beside me just now. I was sitting on the bench behind the rose bush again today. The weather is so nice. The hummingbirds will be migrating soon. Was waiting to snap photos and they all disappeared. So, I decided to enjoy the statue I have placed beside the roses. A little boy and his dog relaxing. I call him Dustin of course. Yes some may say I am losing my mind on days but so what. These little things get me through. Photo is mine. I will get photos from the front of the statue another day. Hope your day is going well. A nice Friday here. And the hummingbirds just returned when I came inside. Of course!

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@DaddyEvil (174482)

• United States

9 Sep 22

As long as you aren't hurting yourself or anyone else, let them call you crazy. We know you aren't...

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@DaddyEvil (174482)

• United States

9 Sep 22

@CarolDM You're very welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

@DaddyEvil Have a great weekend.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Thank you for that. I appreciate you. And the others, I really don't pay them any attention.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

9 Sep 22

I love that beautiful statue Carol! I can see how he would comfort you of course. A boy and his dog, enjoying each other in trust and love. RIP Dustin and I know he is there Carol! Why, I can see him in all the photos you show us and all the beauty in his garden there. The peace is astounding.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Thanks. I will get a photo soon of the front. I was just sitting on the bench and liked how it looked from behind. He is always with me. This has to be Cassie he has his head on, our cocker spaniel that ran away right after he passed. I will always say she went looking for him. I appreciate your continued support always.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

10 Sep 22

@CarolDM Cassie ran away, aw of course, the dog was looking for him.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

@RebeccasFarm Yes I believe she was.

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@shaggin (74987)

• United States

10 Sep 22

Aww what a beautiful statue. Could I see the other side of it in another post sometime or as a response on this one?

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@shaggin (74987)

• United States

10 Sep 22

@CarolDM aww that really is such a darling statue!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Sure, I was going to post about it but not today. Here you go.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

@shaggin Thanks. I ordered it online years ago.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

10 Sep 22

How old was Dustin? Sometimes we have memories that cannot be erased even after a long time.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

11 Sep 22

@CarolDM what happened to him?

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 22

@sjvg1976 Please, no personal questions.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

He was only 16. You are right about memories.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

10 Sep 22

What a lovely statue. You are not at all losing your mind, you feel his presence sitting there and the little statues reminds him physically. Nothing wrong about that.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

10 Sep 22

@CarolDM I hope it's not going to fade in the sun, it is so pretty.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

@LadyDuck I will keep an eye on it and bring it back in if I notice it fading.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thank you so much. I used to keep it int he screen room. I hope the sun does not fade it over time. Appreciate your support.

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@Deepizzaguy (122170)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

9 Sep 22

I am enjoying my time at home working on sharing good news stories on this site and doing surveys.

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@Deepizzaguy (122170)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

10 Sep 22

@CarolDM I am going to enjoy the weekend a lot since it is college and pro football season.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

@Deepizzaguy Same here. Watching college games.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

That is good to hear. Enjoy the weekend.

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@kaylachan (84785)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Sep 22

Enjoy the nice weather while you have it.

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@kaylachan (84785)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Sep 22

@CarolDM We had a pretty good thunderstorm pass through.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

That is what I am doing. Ready for the rain now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

@kaylachan A few clouds are rolling in here.

@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Sep 22

That is a nice statue, I am sure that he is nearby and beside you quite often. I realized that I must have had a visit myself, probably from Martin one evening because cats can see spirits, and Ringo got so spooked he went flying and hid for a while. I am always alone up here, so him suddenly seeing someone really got him scared. Still wish I could have seen him myself but while still in Latvia and just after he passed he often came, and it made SId happy.

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@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Sep 22

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 22

Thanks, it was in the screen rom and I moved it out by the roses. He is all around me. I truly believe the Dude has a strong connection with Dustin. There are so many things that he has done. Amazing. I know exactly what you mean. If only we had one more visit I always say.

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@Marilynda1225 (91115)

• United States

10 Sep 22

That's a really cute statue you have in Dustins garden. I"m glad you're enjoying the garden with this beautiful weather

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thanks, I brought it out from the screen room. All rain this weekend.

@Shiva49 (28385)

• Singapore

10 Sep 22

I do understand how you feel. Dustin is still alive from the seen world of ours to the unseen. I can relate to my parents and others who have left this shore. I go back in memories all the time and relive the moments I had with my son who was born after fourteen years. He left home when he was just sixteen to study and work in other countries, but the times together are evergreen.

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@Shiva49 (28385)

• Singapore

10 Sep 22

@CarolDM We are in touch often but give him space not to drag him down like some Asian parents tend to do. We did whatever we could and let him swim by himself now as he has to anyway sooner or later.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thank you for sharing that with me. And for understanding. It is difficult knowing they will never return. Ever. I hope you have more time with your son.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

@Shiva49 I understand.

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@aninditasen (18198)

• Raurkela, India

10 Sep 22

The statue looks good. Post a photo from the front and share it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

I did share a photo in a comment. When I get time I will make a post.

@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

10 Sep 22

That’s a beautiful statue. I would love to see the front site of that statue.

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@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

11 Sep 22

@CarolDM That is so beautiful

I like it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 22

@thelme55 Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thank you. Here you go.

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@everwonderwhy (7355)

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11 Sep 22

Beautiful and I am so touched, Carol. I could feel your emotions and tears starting to come. I could feel the moment I was sitting there with you, silently. I have those days, too. And we're not losing our minds.

Always so good to see and hear you, Carol. @CarolDM

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 22

Thank you so much. I was looking at this statue and decided, on purpose, to take it from behind. I knew you could relate to those feelings. Much appreciate your support and reminder I am not alone.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

22 Sep 22

Why name the boy statue Dustin?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Sep 22

That is the name of my son I lost years ago. My only child.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

23 Sep 22

@Nakitakona Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

23 Sep 22

@CarolDM sorry to hear that.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

10 Sep 22

What matters is you enjoyed those moments.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thank you. I totally agree with you.

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@toniganzon (77184)

• Philippines

10 Sep 22

His presence will always be felt in that garden.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Good to see you. You are right about that.

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@rebelann (117238)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Sep 22

I like that statue. Isn't it the way it goes? When you're prepared to take photos they're all hiding then once you go inside out they come to play .......... cheeeeeze.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thanks. I know, they are still out there zooming around. Oh well, I have tons of photos.

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@Juliaacv (56257)

• Canada

9 Sep 22

I think that it is appropriate to call that little boy Dustin, afterall, it IS Dustin's garden. We have a little concrete angel that we refer to as Brittany. I had a busy but wonderful day, so glad that it is friday.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

You know I feel the same. When I ordered this statue I immediately thought of Dustin and Cassie, our cocker that ran away. I have a concrete angel out there as well. I know the weekend can't come soon enough for you.

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@Dena91 (17039)

• United States

10 Sep 22

No, my sweet friend, you aren't losing your mind by enjoying the little things to get through the hard days. We all have our ways to get through them. It was nice today as I worked at the church, mowing the yard and cleaning inside. Won't be too many more times to mow. Suppose to rain all weekend. Will be in and resting. Have a blessed evening.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Thanks so much Dena. Always appreciate your kindness and support.

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@porwest (112876)

• United States

9 Sep 22

The people we love and miss who are not with us now, never left us really. They just found a place in our hearts to live forever and are always with us.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Listen to you Jim. Spoke right to my heart. Thank you for those words.

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