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NJCher

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26. five blooms

Sun Apr 20, 2014, 03:00 PM

Apr 2014

It occurs to me that the dogwood suffered a near-lethal blow, just like your father did, with the loss of your mother at such a young age. Talk about "broken at the base."

But like the dogwood, he hung in there and though it took years, he was able to once again have his own family together with the support a mother could give it.

It's no mistake that your tree bloomed on Easter. I think it's your father, letting you know he's still with you. The blooms are symbolic of how he feels about you and your development as a human being. Interesting that it's five blooms on the part of the tree you first saw--maybe one for each of you and your siblings, plus your dad.

Cher

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THIS EASTER OF DOGWOOD JOY [View all] Samantha Apr 2014 OP

Thank you, my dear Samantha, for this beautiful post... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #1

Thank you so much, CaliforniaPeggy Samantha Apr 2014 #4

You are a sweetheart, and no mistake... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #6

I'm with you. Life is so fragile, and yet often beautiful. Faygo Kid Apr 2014 #27

Peace be with you on this day, Faygo Kid Samantha Apr 2014 #30

THANK YOU, Sam! elleng Apr 2014 #2

Oh elleng -- this is exactly what they look like! Samantha Apr 2014 #5

I wish I were hanging out in your front yard! elleng Apr 2014 #8

When I first planted the tree, my neighbor told me the soil in this area was not conducive Samantha Apr 2014 #11

So glad, Sam, elleng Apr 2014 #13

It's worth a try SnowCritter Apr 2014 #52

Happy Easter, Sam. My condolences on the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace. Here is a story Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2014 #3

I am sorry - I responded on the thread you linked to instead of this one Samantha Apr 2014 #17

is OK ... Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2014 #18

I hope those reading this thread check your link and read that story Samantha Apr 2014 #19

I am glad it you brought some comfort. I hope it does the same for all who do read it. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2014 #21

Thank you for your story dem in texas Apr 2014 #7

THANK YOU for this information Samantha Apr 2014 #12

What a gorgeous story, thank you for sharing BrotherIvan Apr 2014 #9

You are a special person to me and to Nikita's kids of course Samantha Apr 2014 #14

All the same to you and more BrotherIvan Apr 2014 #42

This is what I have for you Samantha Apr 2014 #48

Simply beautiful! BrotherIvan Apr 2014 #49

Peace, good health and good times for those observing Passover Samantha Apr 2014 #10

What a beautiful story of hope and perseverance. Ilsa Apr 2014 #15

Thank you so much for posting on my thread Samantha Apr 2014 #16

ThankYou. bvar22 Apr 2014 #20

I looked up the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas after reading your post Samantha Apr 2014 #25

good stuff Botany Apr 2014 #22

This is extremely helpful information Samantha Apr 2014 #23

any questions please p.m. me Botany Apr 2014 #35

LOL yes that IS what they like! marions ghost Apr 2014 #47

What a lovely story, and what a wonderful tribute to your father magical thyme Apr 2014 #24

five blooms NJCher Apr 2014 #26

Very insightful, potent analogy, Cher Samantha Apr 2014 #31

What a lovely post Aerows Apr 2014 #28

Thank you for posting on my thread, Aerows Samantha Apr 2014 #33

We are the same Aerows Apr 2014 #36

On another day in another thread, I will tell you a story about my father Samantha Apr 2014 #40

OMG, tears here. It's an Easter miracle if you believe in such things. Lovely story..n/t monmouth3 Apr 2014 #29

I did think of it as my small miracle given to me on this Easter Samantha Apr 2014 #34

Oh, what a lovely story, Sam. brer cat Apr 2014 #32

Sweet Samantha… Raine1967 Apr 2014 #37

You are the sweet one and thank you for your words Samantha Apr 2014 #39

I went out to take a picture with my camera phone and it was very difficult Samantha Apr 2014 #41

Two pictures I would like to share on this day of reflection Samantha Apr 2014 #38

they are just.......an exquisite couple Skittles Apr 2014 #50

In every way, Skittles, heart and soul Samantha Apr 2014 #51

Loveliest Easter story ever. Brigid Apr 2014 #43

Beautiful story marions ghost Apr 2014 #44

Thank you for posting this story and for your kind words Samantha Apr 2014 #45

backatcha marions ghost Apr 2014 #46

Beautiful! Coventina Apr 2014 #53

Went up to northwestern Maryland today, Sam, elleng Apr 2014 #54

That tree is so, so lovely, elleng Samantha Apr 2014 #55

Taking pictures of nature has become my hobby, Sam, elleng Apr 2014 #56

Where exactly do you go in Northwest Maryland? Samantha Apr 2014 #57

Hagerstown, elleng Apr 2014 #58

I went to look at the pictures and was surprised to see Samantha Apr 2014 #59

Great! elleng Apr 2014 #60

Found one for you in Silver Spring, MD, Sam, elleng Apr 2014 #61

Oh, WOW, thank you so much, elleng Samantha Apr 2014 #62

wonderful post Liberal_in_LA Apr 2014 #63

Thank you, Liberal_in_LA Samantha Apr 2014 #64

What a heartfelt OP and thread Hekate Apr 2014 #65

That is very interesting that your SIL has planted those seeds in different places Samantha Apr 2014 #68

What a beautiful post malaise Apr 2014 #66

Thank you, malaise Samantha Apr 2014 #67

Looks like you're learning fast malaise Apr 2014 #69

Found these for you in southern Maryland, Sam: elleng Apr 2014 #70

That is the most beautiful picture, elleng Samantha Apr 2014 #71

Was happy to see these, Sam, elleng Apr 2014 #72