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BrotherIvan

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49. Simply beautiful!

Mon Apr 21, 2014, 12:33 AM

Apr 2014

We don't have the flowering trees in SoCal that the midwest and east coast have. I have such a memory of visiting relatives in Iowa one Easter and visiting a place called the Water Works. It was a park filled with flowering trees and they were all in bloom. Their blossoms covered the ground. It looked like a fairy wonderland. I often remember it when I want to think of something beautiful. Now, whenever I see a dogwood, I will think of you and your family. Have a gorgeous spring!

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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