Ron's Rhododendron

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My brother in law is back in the hospital...bless his heart. This a flower he planted last summer when he was in relatively good health. Although I really have no idea what it is, I am calling it a rhododendron. 

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  1. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your bil. What a lovely flower. We'll remember him in prayer. Pls keep us posted.

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  2. The Messy RoostMarch 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    That is a very pretty flower. I will keep him in my prayers also. I was happy to see you again. Rhonda

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    hoping he will be okay...

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  4. MichaeleMarch 18, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I will be happy to pray for Ron. Let's hope he is out soon to see the flowers for himself.

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  5. NancyMarch 19, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    So sorry -- I do hope he is feeling better. That is one gorgeous flower!

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  6. sharonssunlitmemoriesMarch 19, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    So sorry to hear your brother in law is not well. Hope he recovers soon. This is a very striking flower - the colours are absolutely beautiful.

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  7. A Colorful WorldMarch 20, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I sure hope your brother-in-law gets well soon! Hope he goes home very soon and can see his wonderful flower while it is so gorgeous!

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  8. Judy March 22, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    It is spring break over here this week as well. The grands are loving it!

    Thanks for your suggestion about visiting the Orange Coast. We had it on our agenda...but after we left Louisiana a cool front came through...so we decided to spend our extra days in Florida later...where it was bound to be warmer (and it was!). We so enjoyed the gulf coast...and the beautiful beaches.

    Great swimsuits!

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