06/01/2026
🪴 BLESSINGS FROM THE GARDEN🪴
Tim reached out via our website to inquire about visiting times in the garden so he could bring his dad to experience what he had heard about our sanctuary. He wanted to help his dad, who is now in the late stage of Alzheimer’s.
They arrived on a beautiful 73 degree day. “Hello Tim & Frank. Welcome! We hope you enjoy your time here.”
“Before we begin our walk, could you please tell us a little about what led you to plant and design your beautiful place and invite others to partake of it?,” Tim asked.
I shared a little of our history and how God led us to help people HEAL—to—RESTORE.
They invited me to walk with them as I shared. When I finished, Tim began to read the inspirational Bible verses and promises to his father. It was so precious and profound to witness such love and care for his father as his father struggled to walk but didn’t want to stop. He was almost pulling Tim along! Then His father abruptly stopped, turned around, and looked straight at me and said, “Thank you, God bless your garden.” 🥹
Tears filled Tim’s eyes, and I later found out he had not heard his father’s voice for quite some time. “You’re welcome! And I am so glad you both are here,” I responded.
I encouraged them to take some time to enjoy each other more.
I left with a song in my heart and a gratitude that made me soar into praise for all that God is doing and blessing others in this special place. (PSALM 150:6)
Later that day, I received an email from Tim. “THANK YOU for all that you did for us today, but especially for me. I haven’t seen my dad smile that much in a long time. Your place truly is healing. And even if for only a moment of seeing him again in that way, I am extremely grateful. I hope to bring him back, but if I cannot, due to his worsening condition, I will come back. I hope God continues to grow your garden. So many of us need a place like yours. Thank you!”
“You are always welcome here,” I replied with a smile.
🥳These are the moments that make all the hard work to make this garden possible and beautiful for you to be HEALED-to-RESTORED in some way. We all come broken before the Lord; however, His purpose is to heal us completely, and His love keeps Him trying to help us understand His immeasurably restorative LOVE for us.
Our part is to plant and water, and it’s God who gives the increase to celebrate His faithfulness.
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