I had drove past that tree many times over the years, never really looking at it thoroughly. But the other day I stopped to look at it.
A huge limb was broken off . And it had a crack that ran down the side of it.
At the base of the trunk it had a huge hollow spot with a hole in it. You could see through the hole to the other side.
Yet, the tree was blooming.
She was broken, cracked and even hollow. Yet she was alive and was blooming.
My heart leaped at that.
She was living...
She was blooming....
~ Nita~
Tonight's song, When I get Where I'm Goin
by Brad Paisley
1st video, 2nd clip
Sending you all love...
If you have time please listen...
Nita,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree...stop on over I'm having a giveaway. How is your dad?
Hugs,
Rose
Nit, all things are possible through him! We aren't expected to be perfect, that's our charm and his grace. I hope your dad is improving.
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs,
Vickie
Nita, what a wonderful song!!! You are such an inspiration to me sweet friend. This tree is still showing it's blossoms even though it's injured....it is so beautiful...just like you ~ xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteDearest Nita,
ReplyDeleteYOU are alive, YOU are blooming!
Ruthie
Nita,
ReplyDeleteI think God opened your eyes to really see the tree, so He could let you know that even though you have a hole in your heart...you are alive...and you can still bloom!!!
Prayers and Hugs,
Mimi
Just swinging our feet while we sit on a branch of that big old tree...giggling...hughugs
ReplyDeleteNita,
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to visit this morning and find you here!!:) You and this tree have so much in common and I am so glad God caught your eye to stop and really look in the mirror:) SO MUCH BEAUTY and strength. This is a beautiful picture of life and thank you so much for sharing it. I continue to pray for your days to become less busy and more healing for you dear friend. I hope your Mother's Day was as sweet as you are.
Love and Hugs, Laurie in Ca.
Such a spiritual affirmation, yes?...
ReplyDelete:-)
Love to you...
(((HUGS))),
Me
Broken and blooming, yes you are.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day.
amanda
What a wonderful analogy Nita. I'm so glad you shared that and saw that.
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting an "I Live In My Own Little World But It's Ok They Know Me Here" photo challenge. Show us where you sit & write your blog and all the other special things around your space. Indoor and outdoor. I am giving one of my collages, via email, to each person who joins in so let me know in a comment on the Own Little World blog. Anyone is welcome to join.
Hope to see your Own Little World...
Pam
Hi Nita, a beautiful tree and what a lesson it is teaching ."Though God slay me,yet will I trust him".
ReplyDeleteNita, you are so much like this tree and I believe the Lord showed it to you for this reason.... The redbud is one of my favorites.
The pictures are so wonderful.
Also, I love that song....When I get where I am going....
Thanks so much for sharing a beautiful post....
Pray you had a great Mother's Day.
Blessings,Shelley
beautiful pictures....beautiful you.
ReplyDeletehugs and prayers, nita,
kimberly
We have those trees too. I can see them from my balcony.
ReplyDeleteYou got the message! I got it when I saw plants breaking through rock and cement and growing.
xoxo