From Humble Beginnings

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"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

We sometimes feel quite helpless amid all the complex needs in our world. The impact of one person's actions (even a kind word or simple smile) can appear pointless until we remember that some of the grandest things in life start from humble beginnings.


My footsteps followed a familiar path overlooking Boundary Bay where I saw a well-maintained memorial surrounded by flowers on a strip of parkland facing the view. The stone has been there for years. I didn't know Patty, but she (or he) obviously knew how to grow friendships the way little acorns know how to grow forests with ease.


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Comments

  1. GattinaMarch 14, 2020 at 10:47 AM

    Your photos are very pretty !

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  2. eileeninmdMarch 15, 2020 at 3:49 AM

    Hello, love the photos and inspiring words. We can all be a good friend, with kind words and a smile. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy, healthy new week ahead.

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 15, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    I think a memorial like that in a place people loved makes so much sense! She left a good legacy,

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  4. stardustMarch 16, 2020 at 6:19 AM

    Thank you for the Emerson’s quote. It reminded me that world is made of not big public things but “little, nameless, unremembered act of kindness and love (by Wordsworth)”, which each person gives and receives privately at home or in a small community. I love every photo.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,March 16, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    It is absolutely true that very often great things have small beginnings. No one should ever feel that their contribution doesn't matter. if people say that about me when I am gone I can't think of a better tribute.

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  6. Elkes LebensglückMarch 16, 2020 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful photos ! the memorial stone is very important that you don't forget it.
    all the best and stay healthy, Elke

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  7. carol l mckennaMarch 16, 2020 at 2:19 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your friend and beautiful nature shots!

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. colleenMarch 16, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    Lovely and peaceful water scene and nice to see "Patty" remembered.

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  9. Stevenson QMarch 16, 2020 at 3:22 PM

    Penny, thank you for sharing this post and story with us. I really felt moved while reading about the Stone with the name Patty. I hope someday I can be like Patty who left a lot of love in this world.

    Stevenson

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  10. Lady FiMarch 16, 2020 at 11:10 PM

    So true! What a lovely reminder that even the smallest of actions can have ripples of goodness.

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  11. DeniseinVAMarch 17, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    A sweet post and very uplifting. Loved those photos and a very sweet way to remember Patty.

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  12. AngieMarch 18, 2020 at 8:11 PM

    I keep reminding myself that this crisis will pass, and the things that we most yearn to do, we will do again. We need to be like the acorn, and have patience.

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