Yin & Yang

If there ever were two gnomes more different than each other, it would be these two. But does that mean this creates a problem? Oh goodness gno! In fact, just the opposite. Little Yin is a quiet soul who has a knack for understanding the garden around her. And Yang? Oh, this bold adventurer has gno problem making the most of each moment! And together? They are super compatible and can talk circles around each other in such a way that you can’t help but giggle. They compliment each other like the sun and the moon. How do they get along so well, and make it look so easy to do so? If you asked them I’m sure they would say that the secret is in balance. It’s a bit of “give” and a bit of “take.” More specifically, it’s about 99% give and 1% take, but these gnumbers don’t matter when they know with every little fuzzy ounce of their body that they are in this together. Together they can take on anything the garden sends their way, whether it be a dark gnight or a sunny day, or a wet storm or a dry spell. Together they are balanced. Together they complete each other. Together for endless seasons to come.

Yin & Yang

If there ever were two gnomes more different than each other, it would be these two. But does that mean this creates a problem? Oh goodness gno! In fact, just the opposite. Little Yin is a quiet soul who has a knack for understanding the garden around her. And Yang? Oh, this bold adventurer has gno problem making the most of each moment! And together? They are super compatible and can talk circles around each other in such a way that you can’t help but giggle. They compliment each other like the sun and the moon. How do they get along so well, and make it look so easy to do so? If you asked them I’m sure they would say that the secret is in balance. It’s a bit of “give” and a bit of “take.” More specifically, it’s about 99% give and 1% take, but these gnumbers don’t matter when they know with every little fuzzy ounce of their body that they are in this together. Together they can take on anything the garden sends their way, whether it be a dark gnight or a sunny day, or a wet storm or a dry spell. Together they are balanced. Together they complete each other. Together for endless seasons to come.

Once a Gnurse

You may gnot hear from this beautiful soul too much but she loves seeing what is happening in everygnome’s lifes, especially those of her gnieces and gnephews. But gnow she has reached a milestone and some milestones deserve climbing to the top of the mountain and shouting so everygnome in the garden can hear, and quite honestly this little lady deserves to receive some acknowledgment after all the care she has given to those around her. It has been 35 seasons since she started working at the Mid-Garden Healing Center and what a joy it has been!!! Lots of gnomes have come and gone, all of them dear to her and many like family. Her daughter was born there, as was her first grandgnomeling. She even married her Love in the center’s chapel! Many dear loved elder-gnomes took their last breath there, of course with her by their side as much as she was able. It’s hard to believe that a place could hold so many of one gnome’s memories, but alas the season has come for her to retire. She will miss everygnome dearly – it has been quite a journey. Gno doubt they will miss her in return, but they know that though she will gno longer assist those in gneed at the center, this little lady with a big heart will continue gnursing and caring for those in her family tree; for you know how it is – Once a gnurse, always a gnurse. There are still loved ones to care for and hugs to be passed around. Trust me on this one, the garden is a blessed place to have such a caring gnome in it, gno matter where she may be.

Tiny Angel

Some may say this tiny soul got her wings much too soon but that hasn’t stopped her from having as much fun as she possibly can. When she used to glide down the tallest slide in the playground, you can be sure she now slides down every rainbow in the sky she can find. Her loved ones remember how her eyes twinkled when she laughed. Now she twinkles in the night sky, just as bright as before. She was always so proud of herself for running faster and faster, fastest of all! Now she flutters across the sky faster than before. Sometimes she misses her loved ones and swoops down to see them. Though she wishes she could give them one of her trademarked big squeezes, she can’t help but smile at the look of confusion they get after she buzzes by them. With a tiny giggle, she does it again. She’s so fast that they can’t see her! With another giggle, she swoops down once more. There’s what she was looking for! A smile! Oh that feels good. Now off to go play some more. She sure does love her new set of wings!

Drop of Sunshine

Look what fell into my hands! It’s a little drop of sunshine! It seems that she showed her sunny face at just the perfect time because I certainly gneeded a good smile. Just one look at this tiny soul and I just KNOW without any doubt that she tries with every ounce in her body to make others around her feel warm and fuzzy inside. That can’t be easy for somegnome who is much bigger than her body, but she certainly makes it look easy! Every glance in her direction and I can’t help but catch the twinkle in her eye and suddenly it seems as though the entire garden around me is brighter. I’m certain the flowers are happier. With a little squeeze of appreciation, I tuck her into my pocket for safe keeping. I’m sure she’ll want to come out to play many times, but I can’t help but giggle knowing that I have my very own pocket full of sunshine. I hope she knows how bright she makes the garden feel to those around her!

Captain Awesome of Gnifferland

This little soul lives life to the Max! He may look big and tough to you but I assure you he’s quite a soft spoken, extremely big hearted little gnomeling. Like many other gnomelings, he wants to be a super hero when he grows up. After all super heroes are always the ones who rescue those in gneed of help. Besides, there is gnothing more cool than a good cape or a good mask! After practicing his moves and technique, the gnomeling takes his turn to climb Mt Comic. Atop the mountain there is a wise old soul who, as Gnomish Legend goes, can see into a young gnomling’s soul and know if he has the stuff that makes a hero. This young one gnervously walk to the top of the mountain and the old soul takes his time observing him. After what seems like multiple seasons, he finally speaks. The verdict? Indeed, he has what it takes to make a real difference in the world. He can hardly believe it and quickly runs back to the garden to tell his friends! Captain Awesome is ready to start fighting crime across Gnifferland! Little does he know that the wise soul has the same answer for every young gnomeling who comes seeking for confirmation.

Believe

I’m sure there have been moments in your life where you have felt challenged beyond your control. Sometimes it may seem that your little body is not strong enough to handle the tough tasks it has been given. It’s at these moments where you may find yourself believing in the power of a wishing star. That’s where this little gnomette comes in. This tiny friend has a very big job! And she loves every moment of it! She understands that there is more to it than just believing in the wishing star – she knows that you ARE the wishing star. She looks for just the right person to help, somegnome who needs a word or two of encouragement. The gnomette has now found a beautiful soul in need of her tiny positive thoughts and she doesn’t hesitate to get to work quickly. She whispers so lightly in her new friend’s ear that she is barely audible, but she knows that’s all it takes for a reminder to Believe in the spark of life that still grows strong inside. With these tiny little whisperings of love and hope we are reminded that we are stronger than our bodies may seem. Life is good. Life is beautiful, and with this little lady by your side, that’s an easy thing to Believe in the power within.