What a thoughtful, expressive reply!
Thank you for sharing your families’ experience celebrating your Mom. I truly hope there is a party and good cheer when I take leave. I mention that I set aside money for “burial”, party expenses, and art trash removal. Fat chance in that! I’m broke. Rose will have to write those checks. Hopefully our girls can make the phone calls:)

Your encouragement is always welcome. And I learned why Rosemary won’t do as a capable remembrance! In my climate (and for me in particular) hops is an excellent choice for longevity perennial. 100 year old plants still climb poles in June.

We still have 29 years to worry about that:)

Thanks again!