Never in my life have I finished a bottle of wine for lunch-until yesterday.
It was a terrible day. The night before the tree people called to say they would be here at 7 to start our three day tree removal job.
Every time a falling tree hit the ground my heart broke a little more. I hate to see them go but I know it has to be done. It feels awful.
This is what mother nature has been doing to them. Over the past few years they are all getting sick and falling over. The ice storm we had a while back weakened them and the heat and humidity of the past summers is finishing them off. Poor things. It's just a matter of time before one hits the house.
The Mister will have plenty of wood for the coming winters. To save money the tree people are just taking them down. The Mister is cutting them up. Seeing them all lying there waiting to be cut up is so sad. It looks like a tornado went through the yard.
I cried like a silly baby all day. Those trees were like a part of the family. They surrounded us and protected us for years and it's hard to say goodbye. My view from the deck looks so strange now. This is a painting done by Middle Son from years ago. It's our little tree house in the woods with the kids down in the meadow looking up at The Mister and me. I know it's the cycle of life but I really, really need it to slow down. I am so terribly tired of saying goodbyes.
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I’m so sorry. It has been such a hard few years of disasters and losses for so many. Those trees were part of the fabric of your lives. Be kind to yourself.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I know it's sad to see those trees grow - we had the same a few years ago. but with taking away old growth - there's room to grow something fresh and new? once the old trees are gone you can plant again, maybe something that gives you lovely colour in spring and fruits in the autumn? or a few larger trees and shrubs to the front? possibilities are endless - and maybe thinking about them makes you feel less sad about the lost ones?
ReplyDeleteOh, big big hugs. We are losing trees to, but we are planting little ones. That brings me hope. We are putting in a willow tree this week or next. They grow so fast and they love sunshine. I'm excited to watch it grow up.
ReplyDeleteTrees leave huge holes in the sky when they are felled.
ReplyDeleteI think you need some new hellos to offset those goodbyes.... maybe plant some new trees, or pretty bushes....
ReplyDeleteWhat a difficult day you had. It is very sad to see the trees come down. Can just imagine all the noise. My previous house was in the middle of pine trees. Lots of big, tall pine trees which I had a love/hate relationship with. It was rather frightening when we had severe storms. Hope you get thru the remaining days without too much wine!
ReplyDeleteAww I feel you. The emptiness is physical in space and feeling. I like a Beaujolais. Weekend goals since I've taken a few days off of the old exercise. The painting is lovely you have such an artistic and creative family. Give the animals a snuggle. I'm thinking happy corny thoughts for you.
ReplyDeleteIt is always sad to lose a mature tree. Hold the sadness for awhile and then maybe you can make room for new possibilities.
ReplyDeleteBut then...wine :)
ReplyDeleteAlways sad to see a tree down--even when it's necessary.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your trees, and so many. We just had to cut down just one plum tree which made me sad as we'd planted it in memory of my mom. Hope you can plant something in their place!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about th e tress, I think they are such a big part of my house and family. Not flowers, it is trees for me. I am sure your heart is broken.
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