Merry Tree

 

Since the season of spring has arrived, we’ve been enjoying the beautiful blooms in our back yard. One that has bloomed more than normal this year is our orange tree Merry brought to me a few years ago. She knew how much I admired the one in  her backyard and of course, being the beautiful lady she was, surprised me by delivering my very own tree. I remember that day like it was yesterday. It was one of those days the girls were on my last nerve, I was pretty sure I was mastering the right way to do everything wrong in my mommy world... she unexpectedly shows up in my driveway with this tree in the back of her trunk. She told me she found a good deal and just had to buy one for me. Her cheerfulness was so contagious that day I couldn’t help but remember feeling God’s love through her. Even now I smile thinking about that day and His awesome Grace through her. I was so blessed to have her in my life.

Anyway, since we’ve had this orange tree we haven’t had any fruit until this last November. It continues to bring sunshine and memories every time I’m in my backyard.

The other day, I had the backdoor open and Colson’s balloon accidentally blew out the door. If you knew how much this little boy LOVES “baloooooons” it would have been a nightmare to lose. We would've never heard the end of it. As the balloon started to fly away the only thing that saved it from going over the fence was our Merry tree. I smiled as I knew Merry had something to do with that (always saving someone’s day). I miss her so much it hurts. Even though she is gone, she is alive in my heart. I hear her speaking to me all the time and throughout my days. She planted so many seeds in my life and blooming even today. For this I’m so very thankful. I will forever be a better mom because of her.

Only love remains...