Our Miracle Tree
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I love trees. I have 37 trees on my half acre lot in Wheaton and I planted 35 of them over the years.
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October 26, 2018
I love trees. I have 37 trees on my half acre lot in Wheaton and I planted 35 of them over the years.
This is a simple story, as I understand it from my late father, who passed last year (2017).
When I moved to the Glen Ellyn area over 40 years ago, my husband and I were delighted to discover the Morton Arboretum. It was nearby and a great place for hiking.
Trees root us to mother earth. The tall sturdy trunk serves as a backbone to fulfill balance and strength. I planted a Red Bud tree in my yard.
My grandmother passed away in 1991. As part of her will, she left $100 to each of her grandchildren. I used my $100 to buy a Pin Oak sapling from Wannamakers in Downers Grove, IL.
My first trip to the Children's Garden in 2005 with grandson Adam, five years old was a delight. As we entered this amazing garden we were given a plastic bag that contained a tiny blue s
Years ago, before I knew that Bradford pear trees were not long lasting, I planted one in my front yard.
In 1972 my parents bought a small house in Wheaton across from my grade school. The house was dwarfed by a large tree, beautiful and strong, in our front yard.
My tree is not tall nor mighty today, but what it represents is powerful.
