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faholo
Watching something like this reminds one of the magnitude of life we have at our disposal, if we would but look and appreciate it.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:20 AM
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Ciel
I just went out myself and shot a few pics with my still camera. I'm getting back into the swing of things. I'll look for some of your pictures soon.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:20 AM
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Chyrlann
You found it just at the right time. I have found such finds invaluable. It's the timing that does it.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:19 AM
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Julia
I've learned a lot of lessons in this lifetime. Maybe I can apply them and yield the happiness they hold.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:18 AM
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This is just sweet little story and it reminds me of the day I
planted my mother's red leaf maple on Mother's Day 2002. She picked it out and she told me exactly how and what to do. Today, it is a reminder of her each time I look out my kitchen window. May it also serve as a sign of strength, courage to me as we both continue to age! Blessings on you and yours Avant!
faholo
posted by
faholo
on January 30, 2007 at 7:21 PM
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Hi, A-G! It is clear but cold-- took a bunch of frost pictures
this morning that i have not yet had time to review on the big screen, but I think there will be some nice ones!
posted by
Ciel
on January 30, 2007 at 6:01 PM
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AG,
This was overwhelming for me to read. In our first little house, I planted six little evergreen 'culls' that a tree farmer was throwing out. They are called culls because they are not worthy of cultivation. So, I planted them carefully spacing them five feet apart across the side of our property as a natural fence between our's and the neighbors. Everyone laughed at me, "Those are evergreens. They will not be a 'fence' for at least 15 years," they teased. My sons enjoyed them though and tortured them by playing leap-frog from one to the next. We have been moved for over eleven years now, but I took the boys (now 19 & 25) back to see the old house a couple of years ago. Those culls stand about fifteen feet tall now. The trees flourished there and are the only everygreens in the entire neighborhood.
My sons both married last summer. The youngest is doing well. The eldest has many issues and just phoned for support, which he does constantly. I've been working around the clock because I am a bookkeeper. I have tried desperately to push him from the nest, cut the apron strings and encourage him to deal with his problems, get help, whatever. It is an extremely difficult thing for a mother to do even when a grown child has problems, but I can't bail him out anymore. I know that he won't take responsibility and grow up until I force him away from me. That is what I've done tonight. I found your post overwhelming and ironic.
posted by
roadscross
on January 29, 2007 at 11:37 PM
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avant--
how beautiful! and how blessed they are, to have this experience with you as their father, guiding them gently while letting them steer their own course.
posted by
Julia.
on January 29, 2007 at 11:04 AM
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Rcky
I hope that I can humble myself and continue to learn, and teach what I learn to the boys. I think it is one of the reasons I am here.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 10:56 AM
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Ciel
Thanks a bunch. How's the weather up there (or over there?) ?
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 10:56 AM
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Moon
I used to think I was the unfortunate one in my family, with all my difficulties. Now, I see the value in it.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 10:55 AM
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malcolm
That's the best compliment I've had in a long time. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 10:54 AM
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This is beautiful Avant and so full of wisdom..your family is blessed
to have you!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 29, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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posted by
Ciel
on January 28, 2007 at 11:26 PM
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Avant, this is the most beautiful of prayers, filled with wisdom and the strength that comes from struggle. Your boys futures, their independence is secure. This is a prayer that will be / has been answered. MoonSpirit 
posted by
syzygy
on January 28, 2007 at 2:14 PM
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This is a beautiful
post and the tears are literally running down my cheeks. May you become that great oak.
posted by
malcolm
on January 28, 2007 at 11:14 AM
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