So what do I think? Feel? Or know? I have been back for over three weeks and I’m mostly filled with questions. Yet there is a change in me that is precious; I am able to be still. I can feel stillness when I look at trees (what about trees? What does that have to do with being away?). When I was away in Peurto, I took interest in all the newness around me and took the time to really looked at the surroundings. Just looking at trees became a habit. It’s hard to explain what happens when you look at trees, plants, and the surroundings, but for me, it was special. Try it and see for yourself!
Yes that is snow in the last picture, May 11, 2008.
I have created a life with challenge. Coming back has been an emotional process affecting those I care about and myself. So a tribute to trees – may I continue to grow and accept the changes of time as gracefully.
I have created a life with challenge. Coming back has been an emotional process affecting those I care about and myself. So a tribute to trees – may I continue to grow and accept the changes of time as gracefully.
4 comments:
hello,
i was browsing other bloggers and came across your blog. i got excited as soon as i read the word "i'm going to the philippines". yep! i'm a filipina and i currently live in chicago. i'm so jealous when i saw your pics. my family and i have been planning to go this year not only for vacation, but for a mission we put together. Lord willing He'll send us there sometime soon.
well, hope to hear from you.
here's my site (visit my blog too if you can): www.walk2remember.com
take care,
lovely
If I'm a tree in your forest, then that sound I hear is a chain saw. Slash or burn is the only way a tree will leave the forest, so goes the life of this forlorn timber.
Angela,
have you had your coming home "party"? I was away in Scotland at the end of May ~ sorry I missed it - I would have loved to hear all about your Time Away.
Cindy
Angela,
Just checked in on your blog. I hope 'home' is treating you well. We went to the US for Mike to have rotator cuff repair. We were gone 6 weeks. It's good to be back in Puerto. We will be here another 6 months. Best of luck in all you do. You left part of yourself behind - we can feel it.
Susan
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