Santa Claus came to me in September! in the Daylilies forum

Sep 17, 2012 2:09 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Mona
Guntown, Ms (Zone 7b)
I love nature & everything outdoors

I got a package in this morning that brought a most wonderful surprise! I bought a plant and a seedling from Michele on the Lily Auction. It seems the seedling decided to get a case of bad roots, so Michele, being the wonderful person she is, would not send out a plant that wasn't in tip top shape. Remeber, this was a seedling and very in-expensive, so she sent me a fan of DRAGONFLY DAWN!!!!!!

How many ways may I say how happy I am. She had taken the time to read my posts on here and knew that I was just nearly grieving for DF. So, she just thought it a great idea and I bet you can tell, I think so too!

I thought I would post a copy of the tree-mail I sent her:

I'm so HAPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEE! What a wonderful gift you sent me! Michele, you have really provided me with a gift that is tremendous! In fact, I'm at a loss as to how to put it in words. I'll start. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR "Dragonfly Dawn". It's the one plant that I really need to advance my eyes. I've read so many good things about it this year. I saw your Auction with it, but I really needed to wait until next Spring and then that would be ify too. So, you haven given me my Christmas in September.

I'm truly humbled by your generosity. I know that being a single woman is hard. I also know that you are working your fingers to a bone at James' because I've seen all the plants he keeps listing. Then all your plants have to be sold and taken care of. So, young lady, you are truly a dedicated servant to us all. You are truly appreciated on this website and I'm sure it's the same with all the wonderful people you meet in your area. Please take all these kind words and know that they aren't enough. You deserve even more and one day, you will receive more than you've given on this Earth. You are a blessing to us all!!!

I'm sure most everyone here has been a recipient of Michele's kindness and hard work. It takes time to keep up with us all, post so many wonderful photos and for me"""" Answer all my questions!As you all know, I'm full of questions!"" So, needless to say, Michele is my favorite person of the day.

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flaflwrgrl

Sep 17, 2012 3:16 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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Ladylovingdove

Sep 17, 2012 3:40 PM CST

Name: Dot or Dorothy Parker
Fort Worth TX (Zone 8a)

I would say that Michelle should be your very favorite person on here ROFL. DD is not cheap, I know I bought it. At least I made my money back from the seeds from it.

Dot

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farmerbell

Sep 17, 2012 3:48 PM CST

Name: Ann
TN

I think Michelle should be your BFF! That is quite a gift.

Ann (farmerbell); TN

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virginiarose

Sep 17, 2012 4:08 PM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

whoo-hoo!

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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Hemlady

Sep 17, 2012 4:19 PM CST

Name: Cynthia (Cindy)
Melvindale, Mi (Zone 5b)

Wonderful of her

Lighthouse Gardens

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flaflwrgrl

Sep 17, 2012 4:39 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

What is Michelle's name on the lily auction?

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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daylily

Sep 17, 2012 5:07 PM CST

Name: Juli
Ohio (Zone 6a)

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lovemyhouse

Sep 17, 2012 5:39 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Ann, I think it is the same as here, tink3472

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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flaflwrgrl

Sep 17, 2012 5:52 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Thanks Debra.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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kimbar

Sep 17, 2012 6:35 PM CST

Name: kimbar rise
beaverton mi

Mona, I agree Michele is a wonderful person and what an awesome gift you got for christmas.
I remember when I got a package from Lyle. He knew i loved his pics of Linda Beck and you
know what was in that box, I thought I had gone to HEAVEN there are some wonderful
people hear makes you feel good. And I cant wait for next year to see your pics of
DRAGONFLY DAWN BLOOMING IN YOUR YARD......

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tink3472

Sep 17, 2012 6:56 PM CST

Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b

Ok Ok you guys you are making me blush

It was just a prolif that I had sent Mona, the daylily gave me a free plant so I thought I would give Mona one since I know she wanted it very badly and she is just really beginning to get into what she wants her program to focus on (even though she has SOOOOOOOO many seedlings already

). I have had very generous daylily people in my life also (I won't mention any names since not everyone likes to be recognized for their deeds) so when I can I try and do something nice for someone else.

Besides, the world is a better place with more daylilies growing everywhere

www.pensacoladaylilyclub.com

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Casshigh

Sep 17, 2012 7:28 PM CST

Name: Doris&David Bishop
Cartersville, Ga. (Zone 7b)

Michele,

The world is a better place when someone like YOU does something such as this that is so selfless. May we all take a lesson from this and do something nice for someone else this week.

"Anything worth doing is worth overdoing"~~~David Bishop
http://daylilyfans.com/bishop/

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flaflwrgrl

Sep 17, 2012 8:09 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Casshigh said:Michele,

The world is a better place when someone like YOU does something such as this that is so selfless. May we all take a lesson from this and do something nice for someone else this week.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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kimbar

Sep 17, 2012 8:25 PM CST

Name: kimbar rise
beaverton mi

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philljm

Sep 17, 2012 8:43 PM CST

Name: Jan
Hustisford, WI

Well done Michelle! And Mona, I want to see pics next year!

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rebloomnut

Sep 17, 2012 10:34 PM CST

Name: stephanie king
cut bank, MT z 3a-4b
Life is what you make it, so make i

Well I am here to attest to the fact that both Michelle and Doris have gifted me so generously. Doris replaced a DL I lost and loved and Michelle sent me so much seed last year with my LA winnings as I had such a bad year setting seed. It was like Christmas from both. They are so kind to do these things and I in turn will be helping others when I can. I am a firm believer that every good deed should not stop there but go on from there.

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virginiarose

Sep 18, 2012 2:04 AM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

( well said.)

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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