Goodbye To Two Big Friends

Update before reading my post: Please look at the left on my sidebar. I am donating a bag for Nie. To read more about it or bid on it to raise money, click on the tote bag that is on my sidebar for more information. I am number 71 in the auction. The money raised will go for Nie and her husband who were terribly burned in a plane crash a few weeks ago. They are a wonderful family who are going through some very difficult times in their life. Please pray for them.

Thank you.... Becky

One warm and sunny morning not too long ago, Duhgall and I sat on our front porch to watch the sad affairs going on so very near to home.

"Momma," says Duhgall, "Can you hear that? Listen..."
"Yes, Duhgall," I whispered, "I hear them. Those are the city workers and their noisy trucks."
I then walked over to this marvelous green giant in our front yard and apologized and said so long and thanked him for giving us shade....
...and for providing a place for my boys to climb up on and play...
...and for keeping many watchful eyes on our children as they played in the street years ago. I thought I saw these eyes weep as I said my goodbyes.
So long, dear friend, we will all miss you so very much. I am so sorry that your strong roots reached under the house and caused damage - like your brother across the street. Both of you will be missed by all of us.
Goodbye.



"Duhgall, this is a sad day. Let's go in now as I cannot bear to watch anymore."
"Momma," Duhgall gently says, "Don't cry....we will grow another tree that maybe your grandchildren will climb in someday."

"That is a wonderful idea my little man. Time to go in..."