The flowers are pretty, aren’t they? Try as I might, I don’t usually have the patience to remove all the paraphernalia from the kitchen table before I shoot a photo. There’s always something in the way.
I am going to ‘not be in the way’ today when the workers come to take down the willow. It will be a big job, it’s incredibly tall. I’m going to take care of some business and leave the home front to Don. I’m sure I’ll see some of the activity because I have to get the car back by 2:30 for Don to go to work. Hopefully (fingers crossed) most of it will be done by that point.
I’m used to the idea now. I know it has to come down. Still – I will probably get a shock when I return. My yard is already a muddy mess from the work on the septic system. Now, it will be missing a massive tree that sheltered our front yard, provided privacy from the busy road, and whose graceful branches swayed gently in the breeze.
Okay. I have to stop or I’ll cry.
Toughen up, Claudia.
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I will be thinking of you today. I know it is a tree but it represents alot of things. Hope it isn’t too painful. Did you make a memory out of it somehow.
I think it is time to put some needles in Don’s hands…..or a crochet hook.
Beautiful new scraf.
I got Brenda’s pillow yesterday. I feel I have you both visiting, hah.
Trees almost have a personality of their own, and the loss of one is painful. Perhaps you can take some comfort and think of this as an opportunity to grow something in the front yard that requires more sun than has been there up until now.
My thoughts will be with you, Claudia. Hang in there! It must be very painful to lose a tree. I know that I’m always so sad when I go for a walk and notice a tree that has started to die and it’s not even my tree. Nevertheless, it’s still Mother Nature losing one of her own and it’s sad. So, today, you and Mother Nature are one. You are both losing one of your own. Take heart in that, Claudia. In not being alone. Okay! I’m sure it will help your dear aching heart!
So sorry about the tree. I mourn every single tree we have to cut. We had over 100 fruit trees here on our property. WE cleared a patch for a sport court many years back. The summer fruit trees. Peach, plum, apricot. I am still mourning them. I feel your pain.
Kris
I will be thinking of you today too. So hard to lose a tree. :-(
I have a long history with weeping willow trees too and I cannot look at one without recalling the past. You will be like that now.
I am facing the same decision this year about my African sumac..I just keep shoving to the back burner. I do not want to really think about it….
xx
z
Circle of life stuff is hard.
I am so sorry at the loss of your beloved tree. I have several favorites in our yard and they are like guardian friends to me. Sheltering from the heat and the winds. Giving refuge to birds and squirrels, and transforming into magical castles in the sky for my children, these trees are a part of our family.
It is a sad day indeed. Warm wishes from Kansas.
Hi Claudia,
I am so sorry for the loss of your tree. We have had several removed through the years and I have cried many tears over them. Trees are precious and hard to replace!
Suzan
Ladybug Cottage
Glad you are going away for part of the day. It’s amazing how fast they can bring down those big trees, so maybe it will all be done when you get home. Sending you hugs.
Laura
Trees are really precious, especially the big tall, protecting ones. I think that’s what I miss about the country most, being surrounded by lots and lots of trees. Watching them grow and sway with the breeze is really soothing; like free therapy. Hope all goes well today, do something nice for yourself. Plant a new tree!
Claudia, we have trees in our neighborhood called Navajo Willow. They are the fastest growing tree I’ve ever seen. One planted in our next door neighbor’s yard 6 years ago is about 40 ft. tall now. It would give you plenty of shade in just a few years. You might want to consider it for the hole left today, sweetpea. It’s definitely worth it. Even a branch/twig from one will sprout in no time at all.
xoxo,
Connie
Oh Claudia, that color is truly rich and gorgeous! You know how sorry I am about the tree. Perhaps a memorial garden for it in its place?
Brenda
I lost a huge tree that shaded my house and haven’t reconciled myself to the loss several years later. Sometimes, though, they have to come down or wind up lying on your roof! ~ Maureen
It will be so strange when you see it Claudia but soon you will bet used to it. I said before we had ours taken down 2 years ago and yesterday when the wind was blowing across the fields I felt safe know that tree was not coming down on my roof.
hugs,
Sue
Claudia, I can understand. Our home was hit by a tornado last week. Many beloved treas (a beautiful harbinger of spring- my crabapple) as well many other loved things- but our house is still standing- damaged but standing. Luckier than some. Angela
It’s the end of the day now so I hope the deed is done and you are OK. Always sad to lose a tree but sometimes it must be done! Hugs, Linda
Sending a hug for a better tomorrow!
XO!
OH I know this is hard, Claudia! Two years ago the city decided to put sidewalks in our neighborhood- we have lived in our house 25 years and planted every tree…some were even Mother’s Day gifts from my children when they were small. We had 5 big trees, including my beloved Red Maple removed…I couldn’t watch and admit I cried, too. But a lot of sunlight was brought back to our yard, I planted some new sunny perennials, and there is a beautiful new sidewalk and retaining wall. So I guess there was a silver lining…but I still miss my maple and evergreens…XO
Any permanent change in our comforting homescape is always so difficult. I hope you managed to get through the day without too many tears.