Andrew came by to bring more plants - and he checked out my seedlings and indeed, these ol tattered seed found in yellowed packets at the market are actually growing! In less then three days time they have germinated and sprouted! No one can believe it, let alone me!
Andrew's Shovel |
We got into a bit of a conversation and Andrew realized I had big plans. I asked if he had any friends that he could recommend to assist me in the garden because this was too much for me and I did not have the sustenance to always be out in the sun. Andrew immediately looked offended and said he is a gardener, he enjoys and loves the garden and wanted me to hire him. Well after much discussion which involved translation using Mamie as an in between we did a round Robin of discussion as Mamie understands me but not Andrew and Andrew understands Mamie but not me, it was decided that Andrew wanted to work on his days off and after hours to be my gardener. We settled on a fee and plans and the fact that I don't believe in working on Sunday and he should not either and after a gentleman's handshake Andrew spoke, "We are friends now. So if you see me on the street you will greet me, and if I see you on the street I will greet you." Indeed! Indeed we are and indeed we will!
Andrew, our Gardener and his good work of the day! |
Andrew was all so excited that he spent the day in the garden, and insists he will come before work and after work every day to water the plants and seeds and as I type this now in the early hour Andrew is in the backyard watering the plants. I feel a camaraderie already with Andrew since he brings a positive, happy energy to the garden because like me he actually enjoys the work.
Last evening at the end of the day, after Andrew left, Vamsi returned from work and noticed the small flowers planted in the front of the house and started to take photos, out of nowhere a fresh, cleaned Andrew came darting out and insisted that he be in the picture to show that this was his good work. For sure he deserves all the credit...because I tell you this his tools are not the best (yes we will work on getting better tools) and the ground oh gosh one step away from cement!
Another great day in Monrovia!
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