Welcoming May... to me, the most beautiful month of the year... and my birth~month as well... such a soft and gentle month as glorious Spring truly unfolds all of her enchantment before us... you know me... I am an incurable romantic... a very sentimental lady... that's why I love the old~fashioned names given to my favorite flowers... I believe I have told you before, I plant special flowers for my loved ones who have passed on... yet are always with me... in my thoughts and close inside my heart... one of my very favorite old~fashioned flowers is Bleeding Heart... but did you know it is also called Lieutenant's Heart?... it is... that is the old folklore name for it, as many say part of the flower resembles a beautiful lady... and a Lieutenant will always carry that beautiful lady close in his heart wherever he may be...
Although my daddy retired from the US Army as a Colonel... when he met my mama he was a Lieutenant stationed at Ft. Douglas, Utah as an MP ( Military Police) before he left to serve in WWII overseas... they said their goodbyes as he headed off to War... but my mama was always close by him... always in his heart...
So you see... my flowers carry alot of precious memories in their delicate little hearts...
Delicate... yet strong... just like the beautiful lady my daddy married before he went off to War...
A Lieutenant and his lady...
Always in my heart as well...
xoxo... Julie Marie 
32 comments:
Oh, how sweet! I've heard of bleeding heart, but never Lieutenant's Heart. How appropriate to honor your parents this way!
My mum also loved these flowers always had them in her garden and my dad was also in the war , he was a British soldier both my parents were in England at the time of the war . I miss them both very much to as my dad passed 15 years ago and my mum 4 years ago . Mum called them bleeding hearts as well I have never heard them called Lieutenants Heart ! A wonderful post and photos ! Have a good evening !
Missing them just never goes away. This was a beautiful tribute to your lovely parents. Bless your heart.
How sweet Julie-Marie. I too attach great meaning to flowers and plants. hugs, olive
I never knew there was another name for Bleeding Heart. How special is that? I love the story about your Mom and Dad.
I love the custom of planting a flower when we lose someone. We lost our little granddaughter, Anna Bella, and bought an Annabelle hydrangea for all the closest members of the family. Mine has been moved to 3 homes and survived each move.
Blessings to you- xo Diana
Oh such a touching post- isn't it strange how such things can bring back the memories, and hold in your heart?
Thanks for sharing your family
Hugs
This is the most beautiful blog post you've ever written. Love the flowers...love your big heart and sentimental ways even more.
xoRebecca
So sweet.
What a wonderful tribute to your mom and dad.
Oh Julie Marie, this was the most beautiful post. I loved every bit of it. Miss my parents all the time too.
Such a sweet post, Julie. that photo is such a wonderful keepsake. I'd not heard of the alternate name for Bleeding Hear, but oh so precious! Happy Birth-Month!!
Oh Miss Julie, what a sweet wonderful tribute to the Lieutenant's Heart and your parents.
Loved it!!!
God bless ya and have a beautiful day sweetie!!! :o)
Oh, Julie Marie, I always love when you speak from your kind heart about your beautiful momma and handsome daddy. I know they are always close by for you each and every day. Thank you for your friendship, sweet lady! I always appreciate your visits to my Bunny Cottage and the comments you leave for me. Love you! Vicki
Love your sweet family story. I too plant flowers for my loved ones. Every spring as they blossom I am filled with memories of them. Wishing you a beautiful May!
Oh Ms. Julie Marie...what a very sweet and special post. I absolutely love that picture of your beautiful Mom and handsome Dad. I have always love the bleeding heart flowers...Are they difficult to grow? Now everytime I see them I will think of you my sweet friend...Happy May.
Much love,
♥Ana
Hi Julie,
Oh your post is beautiful and so romantic. I love knowing the original name for bleeding hearts and your story around that precious bloom is as lovely as the dear couple in the picture. I know you miss them and I can so relate on that heartfelt meaning.
Happy May and blessings for very special days ahead.
XOXO Celestina Marie
Thanks so much for stopping by and telling me you posted bleeding hearts too! I love the white, they would be a great addition to my garden. How special you still have the letters of your parents from war time. Lovley tribute to your Mom and Dad, Laura
Will be your newest follower, hope you will stop back by
Such a beautiful post. I love the picture of your parents and you have such a treasure in the envelope. Handwritten letters are so rare these days.
I found you blog from What's up Wednesday, and am now your newest follower. I am sure I will enjoy visiting often.
What a beautiful post! I've heard of bleeding hearts but I have never heard them called Lieutenants Heart. Enjoy your day, Gail
How beautiful!! And thats why I love handwritten letters and such...they can be held onto forever~
Thanks Julie, Looking forward to getting to know you this year, Laura
What a beautiful tribute to your parents and the love they had for each other.
xo,
Danielle
What a beautiful post! I love it that you plant flowers for your loved ones. Something I will try!
Sending you hugs...
What a beautiful post! I love bleeding hearts, but didn't know they were also called Lieutenant's Heart. Thank you so much for sharing. :-) I'm now following and looking forward to seeing more of your lovely blog. I would also love for you and Tessy to join in the fun at our Rockin' Pet Linky Party next week! Have a great day.
Sharla
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Oh, that is just so lovely! What a sweet post! Thanks for sharing your mom and dads love.
Blessings,
Susie
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Nice tribute to your mom and dad.
I sure can relate to it. My dad married mom right before he went off to war, too. (Didn't want anybody else to snatch her up. :)
D
What a special tribute to a beautiful couple! I am so happy to learn this about the bleeding heart. I am in awe of the sweet little dangling beauties. I have two pink ones that are blooming beautifully now. I too like plants in remembrance. When I ran across the 'June' Hosta I snagged one up for myself, sisters, and daughters. How could I not? That was my sweet mother's name. Thanks for sharing this sweet post with Share Your Cup!
Hugs,
Jann
Hi Julie Marie, I just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring your sweet post on my blog later today.
Hugs,
Jann
A truly touching tribute. Loved this dear little post.
Coming over from Share Your Cup Thursday. What a Lovely post!
I'm a new follower and hope you'll stop by, Mary Alice
I love learning something new and I love hearing how your sweet parents met!
I noticed your new picture on your sidebar...as always, you look beautiful!
XO,
Jane
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