Tony Avent of Plant Delights used to sell Monument Circle. I don't see it offered in his online catalog. Perhaps you could contact him and he would have some for sale at his nursery/gardens.

Teresa

Awesome, I'll try there now Teresa

Andrea -

Sorry to hear about your friend.

I am going to Plant Delights probably this weekend (but maybe not until next weekend) for their open house.

If you get in touch with them quickly and find out they do have it, you could pay them for the hosta and I would be more than happy to pick it up for you while I'm there. That will save you a fortune on shipping because they charge a lot for shipping.

Let me know. You can e-mail me offline.

~Angie

Andrea, your story and your friend have greatly moved me! I understand your grief, and I pray, that the hostas, you are looking for will be found!

How nice of you, Angie, to be so willing to offer help in this endeavor. I know you will be blessed for it!!

It is amazing how we are often meant to be "directed", by the people placed in out paths! I wonder how much we miss by not taking the time to consider their value in "the plan" and "whole scheme of things" in our lives!

Everyone is important, everyone has "purpose" and the intention of the "journey" is to realize that, and why and therefore, respond to the call to the only real "significance" to our being here! There is a "plan" for us all--take it in, and realize the "gift", or leave it, and go away empty! Obviously, Andrea "took it in" and has been able to see the significance of one, whom others may have completely overlooked and even "avoided"!

I know you are blessed, Andrea!

Janice

How about "Mount Tom"?

If for you can't find Monument Circle, Tom's Dream is available from Jim's Hostas. It would be well worth the price to honor such a person in your life.

Andrea, my condolences on the passing of your friend. I hope you find the hosta you're looking for.

hey j, I like what you had to say...so true, so true.

Andrea, life is so fragile. I'm sorry for your loss. Hostas make wonderful monuments for those we hold dear in our heart. I know which ever you find, it will be a loving tribute to your friend Tom, may he rest in peace. And may God comfort you.

Janice, I agree with you, very well said.

Donna

Thank you so much everyone. Janice, you are right on and said it so eloquently! In the end, it is ME who has been blessed over these years. Many people comment on what I did for Tom over the years but he (and God through him) gave far more to me than he ever received, I think. :)

Angie, you are a doll to make such a generous offer - thank you, thank you! I emailed PDN and the CS manager emailed me back. She said she searched every resource that she could think of and came up empty (how nice was that that she made such an effort!!!????). She suggested I post on the Dave's Garden forum to see if someone would part w/ a division of it or if maybe a "mom and pop" nursery might have one.

I think I'll try Dave's and may also post on Hallson's forum - don't know why I didn't think of that. :)

I'll keep everyone posted! In the meantime, going to check out my second pick w/ Tom's Dream - thanks Jen!

HEY WAIT....(sorry, externally processing this now)...the guy who hybridized this baby lives here in Indy!!!!! I would think he'd have a bazillion of these or know where I could get one, eh? I don't know how he would feel about a random person calling him or writing him... LOL...but maybe it would work!

Ok, off to hunt some more. :)

What a lovely and fitting tribute to a special friend.
Thank you Andrea, for sharing your heart touching story with us. I too am sorry for your loss. Good luck with the hosta hunt.

June

I am so sorry Andrea!

Hey, I have lots of wholesale landscape accounts, I'll try to find those hostas for you.
I have a special place in my heart for those who with cancer...
And especially those who have died of cancer. :(
...Joyce

joyce - welcome! Don't think I've ever seen a post from you. Andrea found one of the two hostas today - Monument Circle. But don't let that keep you from joining in more often.

Teresa

I still receive some really nice emails regarding this thread so I wanted to just give a quick update on the "Tom Story". I've had several chances to talk with Tom's sister and it has been great to have a link to his past while she has a link to his more recent years. She is a lovely lady and loved Tom very much, which is of great consolation to me!

There was a Homeless Memorial Service on the 21st of December and I was able to hold a candle to honor Tom in this service.

I will start his Memorial Garden in the Spring! So far, I'm planning for:

Monument Circle
Tom's Dream
Hot Diggity Dog

Someone also donated a duplex to The PourHouse and it should be finished by the end of January (we'll have mentor-based housing for homeless men). It'll be named after Tom!

Many thanks to everyone for how you helped me honor my friend and for your continued thoughts! :)

Andrea

did i take care of MC ... or do i owe you on a promise?

ken

You owe. :) You told me to remind you in the Spring!

Rest in peace, Tom. I was truly blessed to know you.

(Thanks a million Ken, I won't forget your kindness.)

you are welcome ... RIP ....

ken

well that was a heartwarming thread to read