Our Sunday
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
April 26, 2026 5:21pm CST
Photo is one of my garden’s first year. A photographer wanted to do a series of photos, but I wouldn’t allow it. To me, my garden was just a work in progress. It still is.
Today we visited our friend, Chuck, who is in rehab. He was alert, but in horrible physical shape. Our friend Sandi, who is Chuck’s wife, has her own serious medical issues. I kissed Chuck goodbye, and truly hope it’s not forever, although I believe it is.
We received a call from our car transportation company. He’s picking our car up tomorrow at 4:00. We need to load up the car, so you may not see much of me unless by a miracle!
We received a call from our car transportation company. He’s picking our car up tomorrow at 4:00. We need to load up the car, so you may not see much of me unless by a miracle!31 people like this
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@luisadannointed (11848)
• Philippines
27 Apr
Wow! that is so lovely!
I hope your friend and his wife will be okay soon... I hope so. I really do,
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@luisadannointed (11848)
• Philippines
27 Apr
@DianneN I think there is no harm in still including them in prayer and asking for a miracle every day. Jesus is our ultimate doctor. God bless.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
Thanks, Amber. Hopefully, I will have more gardening posts over the summer.
We’re sick over Chuck. He’s such a close and wonderful friend here and up north. The doctor will check him tomorrow to see if he’s well enough to return to NY. Sandi is turning her garage into a special room for him, but he will have to stay in a nursing home until it’s ready in about 4 months. He’s going to need full time care. Sandi may have to sell her condo 
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Apr
Your garden is lovely. I bet Chuck and Sandi are glad to have such good friends. So you'll have your new car soon? Cool.
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Apr
@DianneN .........it is so hard to see those we love weaken and break down.
You'll have alot to look forward to when you get back from Florida.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
Thank you! I can’t wait to start working on the garden as soon as I get home.
We’re blessed to have them in our lives, but so deeply sad at their downturn in their health. It really bothered us to see how poorly Chuck looked today.
No, our car that we have is being transported to Connecticut. We will fly home. The new car should be ready sometime in late May or June.
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@wolfgirl569 (135791)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Apr
Sorry about your friend but don't lose hope. I thought a friend of mine would be gone last summer. She is now very slowly getting stronger. 
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
I’m so happy for your friend. That’s truly amazing!
Chuck has a rare form of COPD and congestive heart failure. He’s retaining water and has severely swollen legs, arms, and fingers all bandaged that he can’t stand or walk. I will continue to pray and hope for a miracle, and that his doctors in NY can work a miracle.
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@wolfgirl569 (135791)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr
@DianneN It's possible. She has a rare form of leukemia so it took time to diagnose. And she does chemo every so many weeks for the rest of her life.
His does sound bad. Especially retaining water that badly. Thinking of him.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
@wolfgirl569 Wow! That’s a lot of chemo, but if it helps her to live, then I don’t blame her.
Just heard from Sandi. She said everything went well at his doctor visit and he will be able to fly home with a doctor on board. Forgot to ask her when.
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@MarieCoyle (59231)
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27 Apr
I’m really sorry about your friends Chuck and Sandi. It’s hard to lose a friend. I am sure the visit was difficult at best.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
It was just horrible seeing Chuck so much worse than our last visit, but he was mentally alert and talkative. Sandi is terribly stressed, which is affecting her cancer. She has so much on her plate. We’re going to squeeze in a visit with her tomorrow.
Thank you.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr
@MarieCoyle They truly are wonderful people and loved by everyone. Thank you so much.
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@MarieCoyle (59231)
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28 Apr
@DianneN
So very sad for them and for all who love and care about them. They sound like wonderful people.
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@snowy22315 (208957)
• United States
26 Apr
The garden looks great, maybe you will end up in a gardening mag. Have fun packing.
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@LeaPea2417 (40032)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Apr
Prayers for you and your husband's safe travels
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18115)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 Apr
Sounds like a good Sunday, the garden looks great
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18115)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 Apr
@DianneN as long as your happy with it then that's al that matters. I planted basil and tomatoes and they are starting to flower
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I can’t wait to plant my vegetables! Lucky you!
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@Ineeddentures (34670)
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27 Apr
Work in progress
That's our garden as well Dianne, and it has been for 5 years.
I hope Chuck pulls through.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
@Ineeddentures She just went out to get gas for her car. I will see her later.
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@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
28 Apr
All those problems of getting down there, then getting home.
I hope your friend is able to rally, and that his wife improves too. Yes, let's pray it's not "goodbye for good."
I hope your friend is able to rally, and that his wife improves too. Yes, let's pray it's not "goodbye for good." 1 person likes this
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr
We’re used to the back and forth, but deciding what to bring home or leave here is a royal pain.
Thank you. Unfortunately, Chuck’s problems are not curable. He has a rare form of COPD, congestive heart failure, and a host of other problems. Sandi has been a fighter battling cancer since 2017. She is so stressed right now, which makes everything worse.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr
@FourWalls Yes, indeed, and for their daughters, two granddaughters, all their relatives and friends, especially us,
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@DaddyEvil (174500)
• United States
27 Apr
If we don't see you again before you leave, I hope you have a good trip back to Connecticut and stay safe until we do see you again. 
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
@DaddyEvil You just wish I were gone
Surprise! I’m still here. We actually fly home Thursday.
Surprise! I’m still here. We actually fly home Thursday.1 person likes this
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
27 Apr
Thank you! That’s so sweet of you.
The car is all packed and we’re waiting for the transport to arrive. Nothing much to do except clean and pack up my jewelry to carry it with me on the plane. I have the self cleaning oven on and will wipe it down when it cools.
The car is all packed and we’re waiting for the transport to arrive. Nothing much to do except clean and pack up my jewelry to carry it with me on the plane. I have the self cleaning oven on and will wipe it down when it cools.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr
Let me see if I understand. You are putting all your personal stuff in the car and then the car will be transported to Connecticut while you fly home???
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr
Exactly. It should arrive on Thursday or Friday morning. The driver will call us tomorrow, (Wednesday) to give us a better time of arrival. We told him that if we aren’t home, to pull it into the driveway. We’ve used him before, so he knows our house. If need be, my son would collect it, but he’s picking us up at the airport in Westchester. Usually, everything works out well.
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
29 Apr
Your garden is beautiful.
I'm sure you're anxious to get back home but sad to leave beautiful Florida.
Hope it's not the last time you see Chuck
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
29 Apr
@DianneN gardening sounds so therapeutic and it really is pretty. All the pictures you've posted look so peaceful with all your little added touches in addition to the flowers.
Its never easy to say goodbye
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
28 Apr
That's a lovely garden.
I'm sorry to hear about Chuck and his wife.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89660)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Apr
Very nice photo of your garden. A work in progress can always look nice too! Sorry to hear about your friend and his health. Hopefully it is not forever
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr
@MommyOfEli2013 Thank you. It’s been a shock to us from the first day they arrived in Florida. He really should have stayed in NY with his own cardiologist.
