I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine - she helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights. ~Terri Guillemets
My Mother |
This tree is like "trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season without fail." The roots are ever deepening in the Father's will and love.
Listening closely, I hear the rustling of leaves reminding me to search for beauty, find the special in the everyday, and treasure those I love.
It's a listening tree. I know I'm safe in pouring my heart -- my disappointments, dreams, and even the nonsensical. This tree is interested in the books I'm reading, the new magazine I've discovered, and the decor I've changed.
Eleanor's Mother |
And I think of my friend, Eleanor, and wish she could spend some time under her mother's tree. I ask God to shelter her with memories from a Godly mother.
For maybe when the tree is cut and the rings counted, the roots remain in the form of memories. And we graft our own trees to shelter a new generation.
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A very moving post Pamela!
Very heart touching.
Beautiful thoughts and a very moving way with words.
Such a loving tribute, Pam.
This is beautiful and touching from top to bottom. Trying to be that mom. We also need to be that mom to those whose moms cannot.Thank you for sharing your heart the way you did!
I'm a tree lover, so this touched my heart!
Love your thoughts, Pamela. I join you in this goal.
Beautiful! I have enjoyed you last few posts so much!
Just blogging around and found your blog. So good to see you here blogging, so many deserted blogs these days. Every blog I visit is like meeting someone new. Thanks for letting me visit.
Susan
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Very sweet, post, Pam. I too want to be a sheltering tree Mother to the children God has BLESSED me with. =)
Hugs from Argentina!
~Heather~
Hi Pam! Thank you for sharing the photo of your sheltering tree, your mom. What a special lady! And I know that you will be that kind of shelter for your children too. You have that desire, and I know that God will honor it.
Blessings!
Ceil
The imagery here is gorgeous. Thank you for making me think of my own mother in this beautiful way. You and your words are a blessing!
What a beautiful post, Pamela. Tomorrow I am heading down the hill to spend a week with my mom. Though I miss my dad a lot, it's been nice to spend extra time one-on-one with just my mom. She has always been my best friend, and she is also the one who led me to the Lord. Her quiet faith, and constant faithfulness to me, has been such a source of strength in my life.
May the Lord grant me the grace to be a sheltering tree to my sons, and to any and all who come in contact with me.
GOD BLESS!
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