Music courtesy of Jim Brickman www.jimbrickman.com
Video courtesy of joseph.r@homevideostudio.com
Photos from Dale's Garden
This site is dedicated to My Sister Dale and shared with cancer survivors, cancer patients, cancer victims and their loved ones.
My Sister Dale’s Garden is a magical path lined with fruit trees, gardenias, day lilies, and many other flowering plants. When entering her garden you are immediately captivated by its tropical feel even though it’s located in the California Desert.
It all began as a tribute to my only sister, just two and a half years younger than me. Dale was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and passed away two years later after a tango like dance with the disease. .
Cancer victims, cancer survivors, honoring their fight after the diagnosis
The pictures on this website document the beauty and life that goes on after Dale’s death. Please visit the photo gallery where you will find over 5000 pictures. I continue to take pictures almost daily as the beauty unfolds. A whisper of Dale’s ashes grace the garden and I believe that she is the caretaker of every bulb, plant, tree and bird that flourishes. It started in a small area and then expanded to include a koi pond grape arbor and vegetable garden. Dale’s nurturing touches every living thing on our property. The garden is a testament to the bravery of cancer survivors and cancer victims.
Help turn cancer victims into cancer survivors
Join me in planting a bulb or seed to support a loved ones determination to battle this terrible disease or honor the memory of someone who has passed. Let’s watch the beauty that grows. Start your own garden or, send me a bulb or seed and I’ll plant it in Dale’s Garden where I know it will be nurtured. I’ll document its growth from seedling to blossom and post it in the photo gallery.
Contact me dalesgarden dc.rr.com (insert @ thanks)
May Dale’s Garden bring joy and hope to cancer survivors, cancer victims and those who cherish their memories.
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by George Burnell
On August 17, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Your Web site is truly inspiring and touching to all who have experienced or been affected by cancer in loved ones.
Planting a new seed is a wonderful way to regenerate life and beauty on this planet when a life ends following a journey with cancer.
Thanks for telling me about your project. I will dedicate another flower to a friend of mine who is also traveling the last few miles with stage 4 lung cancer.
George Burnell, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford and University of Hawaii School of Medicine
by Jenny Zimmer
On August 18, 2010 at 11:10 am
What a wonderful website! I lost my only brother, who was only 57 at the time, to cancer 15 years ago. His wife was suffering from breast cancer at the same time he was fighting multiple myeloma. She outlived him by almost two years. I applaud your loving way to remember Dale and I will add a tribute to her to my perennial garden. God Bless you!
by June Shaw
On August 24, 2010 at 8:40 am
What a beautiful site and tribute to your sister and others with cancer. This is truly inspiring! Hugs, June
by Susan
On August 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm
This is just beautiful! I lost my sister,Patty on July5, and I sure miss her.
Thank you so much….
by Judy Jackson
On August 28, 2010 at 4:38 am
Lovely site! I lost my mother to cancer. She survived breast cancer and double radical mastectomies in her 40′s. When she was 60 they discovered liver cancer and she was dead within 3 weeks. That was 19 years ago this month and I still miss her like crazy… even crying while I type this.
She loved flowers. Amaryllis lilies were her favorite at the time of her death. I will send a bunch of amaryllis lily seeds to you for planting in Dale’s garden. And I will promote Dale’s Garden site.
I also have/had a sister named Dale. She died at birth due to Rh factor problems.
by Trish
On August 28, 2010 at 9:23 am
This site is beautiful!! Dale would be so proud of it!! I lost my Mom to multiple myeloma cancer back in 1983 and my Daddy to lung cancer in 2007. I think I will start a little memory garden for them…
by Deecee
On August 29, 2010 at 10:46 am
This is a beautiful reminder that those who have touched us so deeply in life will always be remembered long after they have left us ! I love your garden and the thoughts for your sister. I, too , have lost special people in my life that I have planted special gardens as tributes . My Mom loved pink flowers and I always have pink roses for her and my younger sister loved butterflies so I include many butterfly attracting plants. Whenever I see pink or butterfly , I feel that love flush in my heart, I’m sure you know what I am talking about !
All you need is love !
by shafi
On August 31, 2010 at 4:23 am
my favorite flowers
by T.C.
On August 31, 2010 at 5:34 pm
JUST BEAUTIFUL IF ONLY EVERY ONE COULD HAVE A TRIBUTE LIKE THAT.
by Junior
On August 31, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Stunning website. Remembering my only and younger brother 2 years this month lost his battle
with throat cancer. He loved white Roses. Thanks kindly.
by Gloria Roach
On September 1, 2010 at 7:16 am
My mother, Margaret, was diagnosed with cancer at age 88 and died before she ever received any treatment (less than a month after diagnosis). I miss her very much. She loved irises. She loved all flowers.
by Joanne Summa
On September 1, 2010 at 10:14 am
beautiful site, I lost my brother in law after a four month battle with cancer, he was very special.
by Abby Citron
On September 1, 2010 at 11:37 am
Dale was my best friend, my heart sister, since junior high school. As we got older we would drift in and out of each other’s lives, sometimes not being in touch for years at a time, but I always had my best friend in this world. We always thought that we would live our lives, and meet up at the end of the day and be old ladies, together again. Sadly, I was not around, and even aware of, the years that Dale got sick, and when I tried to get in touch with her she was already gone. I never thought for a minute that I didn’t have all the time in the world to do this. Through the kindness of Miriam, and this web site, I had I place to grieve, and I have a place to visit my Dale, and to love her. When my heart is hurting from missing her, I come here and it soothes me, and I feel connected, and I smile, and see Dale’s beauty in every flower. Thank you Miriam for creating this beautiful way for Dale to be with us, and be there for anyone who needs to ease their pain.
by Sandy
On September 1, 2010 at 4:14 pm
What a beautiful video! I love the flowers and the music is equally beautiful. I think she would be very pleased and touched that you created this website in her memory.
by Anuga
On September 3, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Shalom Miriam,
This is a beautiful video. Great photography & music.
The idea to create Dale’s garden is very original with interesting symbolism.
Since Rosh Hashana is approaching,
We are sending you our best wishes for a healthy, Happy new year.
With Lots of Love,
Benny & Anuga
by Debbie Davis
On September 3, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Mir: I just visited the site to check out your latest photos. What a wonderful surprise to see the addition of the video and, as always, the photos are absolutely stunning! I hope you realize how special you are for creating this amazing source of comfort and beauty for all who have suffered the pain and ugliness of cancer. Hugs from Jersey, Debbie
by Ted Wakefield
On September 4, 2010 at 4:55 am
This is wonderful. Dale was very lucky to have a loving sister like you. I know she is looking down on your wonderful garden and sending you her love.
by brendasue watson
On September 7, 2010 at 9:03 am
Spectacular. What a celebration of life, joy, beauty, Grace (the only important things!)
Thank you so much for sharing. I am sharing this wonderful site on my blogsite to pass on your message of hope, comfort and love. I bet my Mom knows Dale.
brendasue