I've forgotten the exact name of this tree, but it flowers, and I remember that 'lilac' was part of the name. As you look at the tree, you may be unimpressed, just because it is a little spindly, with drooping look because of the leaves that have turned brown. You may wonder if the tree will survive the winter, or if it will flourish and thrive. It's actually rather hard to notice this tree, in comparison to the bigger trees around it. The other trees might look at this new little tree with pity and think it doesn't have very much to offer.
What a great tree for Ashley and Hope! They didn't command positive attention, they didn't appear to offer very much, and they drooped a little. They were often unnoticed amongst the bubbly laughter of other thriving children. So, here is a perfect tree for us to nourish, and I love it that we can have something for them at the church where we said 'good-bye'.
We miss you Ashley and Hope!
4 comments:
Jolene, I believe this is a Japanese Ivory Silk Lilac tree. You will be astounded when it blooms; the flowers are a rare beauty, very fitting for your girls.
You are so poetic and teach us all so much Jolene- The analogy is perfect- I miss the girls as well- and think of them often- as their life's have given me so many teaching opportunities with my students-
Love to you all............
That is a beautiful reminder of the girls! Love to you
I also think this is a wonderful analogy.The Japanese Ivory Silk Lilac is a wonderful Tree. I had it in my yard and it is amazing. Beautiful fragrance and it blooms a little later (June). Very hardy in our Manitoba winters. Remembering Ashley and Hope.Love Ida
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