Looking for a spot to do plein air painting, Gail happened to be at the Farmers' Market and came across Jerry and Lisa Marlatt. They live at Ogden Station and have acres of day lilies that they have developed into a wonderful business. Both of them are retired and are enjoying this experience. A person gets a real sense of their excitement that they have for what they are doing. Both Jerry and Lisa have had their challenges with physical issues but they have overcome them. They are relishing and delighting in working with these special flowers and meeting the people who either want to purchase the day lilies or groups of people who come to admire the multitude of the many varieties.
Jerry and Lisa Marlatt preparing day lilies.
Lisa with the help of her grandson.
Speaking of varieties, Jerry has a hand in developing an original variety of day lily which he created through the hybrid process. In fact, when Gail was plein air painting among the flowers, a gentleman came to purchase some of the flowers that Jerry had developed that were named after this gentleman's wife. It's most interesting to walk the paths between the flowers and note the wide variety of names given to the various kinds of day lilies. When talking to Jerry and Lisa you sense a real passion for what they are doing.
Lisa in the field of day lilies.
We find it so refreshing to see this couple who are both retired and who have come through physical challenges continuing to live very productive lives. Jerry and Lisa are fine examples of living out Ecclesiastes 9:10 and enjoying every minute of it. We believe God wants all of us to be as productive as possible with the life He has given us here on earth.
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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