Linked 52:Growth

Seeing that it is spring...I took growth pretty literally.  I'm a pretty literal person I have learned! : ) 

For once, I was actually thinking about the theme this week.....

What I wanted to do was take a picture at the beginning of the week of this special tree and then at the end....to show how much it had grown....

Well, unfortunately, it has been a titch chilly so the blossoms have been at a stand still.

And this tree, why is it special you ask??

It has been a couple of years now....but this tree was a gift from my dear mother in law and sister in law.

During a very difficult time...

In memory of our dear sweet baby that we never got to meet.....

Someday...

I know we will meet again....

Every year when this tree blooms, I think of that time.

It is not as hard on my heart now....only a distant memory.

But, one that will never be forgotten.

Now, every spring, when this tree blooms those beautiful blossoms I am at peace.   

For this tree symbolizes new life to me...

For every day is a brand new day.....full of potential.

Filled with life and opportunities to grow.

I have grown from those dark days...

and now.....

I am so thankful.

for all I see are moments like this:

and I count my blessings.

They are growing up so fast.  Too fast.

Right before my eyes.

I watch them and see a special bond growing....

and I am in awe.

Go see all of these other lovely ladies' interpretations of growth this week!

Stacey, Michelle, Tracey, Heather, Andrea, Jenn, Jessica, Amanda, Amanda, Kristin, Sara, Tracy, Lesli, Janet, Rhonda, Rose, Carla, Heidi, Heather, Liza, Amy, Jean, & Veronica