So many changes for me in the last year.

Matt lives in Los Angeles and is following his dreams. He sent beautiful roses and a note that touched my Soul. I miss him so much. In a very profound way, this time has shown me what kind of man he is – and I’m deeply proud to be his Mom.

Ryan is working hard at deciding what he wants to do with his life. While he is temporarily off work so his shoulder can mend, he is learning lots of Life Lessons each day – even if he isn’t conscious of it right now. He makes me laugh all the time – and reminds me every day how lucky I am to be his Mom.

Last year, I planted a very young dogwood tree in front of our home. I’ve decided to document her growth. Here is her 2010 photo.

Motherhood is my greatest joy. Blessings to all, always.
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Here is my beautiful Dogwood tree one year later – photo taken June 2011

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Here is my beautiful Dogwood tree one year later – photo taken last week of May 2012

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Here is my beautiful Dogwood tree another year later – photo taken May 12, 2013

It’s been very dry compared to prior years – you can tell by this photo the impact that has had on this young tree.

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Here is my beautiful Dogwood tree two years later – photo taken May 16, 2015. Last year my nephew and my sister died and I failed to remember to take a Mother’s Day photo of it.

With many blessings, this past year has been one of healing for both Ryan and me. Our weather is definitely changing; last summer was the warmest I can remember. And we’ve already had one 80 degree day this year.

It’s been a few years since I updated this and so much has changed. I thought for a while this tree had died because it took so very long to bloom. But it’s now June 13, 2021 and it is finally in full bloom – much later than Mother’s Day. Maybe that’s what climate change is doing to this little tree?