Comments on: When It’s More Than an Empty Hole

By: Amy Jung

Amy Jung — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:04:21 +0000

Lisa – you do such a good job in this post helping us to feel the loss. I get it. I’ve mourned trees before as well! Thank you for the bittersweet reminder that nothing is forever but the love of God. May the losses make us long even more for our permanent God.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:41:47 +0000

In reply to Jeanne Takenaka. Thanks for your prayers, Jeanne. I trust the Lord's help is on the way. Praying for you too as you work towards healing as well.

By: Jeanne Takenaka

Jeanne Takenaka — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:39:31 +0000

Ahhh, Lisa. I am truly sorry for your losses this year. They do tend to hollow a woman out, don’t they? I’m praying for you as you navigate them with the Lord. As I work through my own heart hurts, I so appreciate the reminder that God is the One who is eternal. Our eternal Father walks with us as our shade and the one who strengthens and upholds us. Sending a prayer your way today.

By: Karen Friday

Karen Friday — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 21:40:49 +0000

Lisa, planting and enjoying the life of a tree for that long is a hard loss. We have a beautiful river birch in our courtyard that sets inside the courtyard wall. Branches have grown in all directions, toward the house and out over the front yard. Its leaves also reek havoc on our gutters, which can cause a water issue during heavy rains. Still, I enjoy it and can’t imagine our courtyard missing the grand beauty it brings. Glad there are still both memories attached to your tree and numerous trees in your backyard.

By: JeanWise

JeanWise — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:37:19 +0000

oh, Lisa I so hear you. Yes we grieve trees too. I love trees, their symbolism and even friendship over the years. Beautiful reflection!

By: Tammy Kennington

Tammy Kennington — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:43:45 +0000

Good morning, Lisa.

A loss like this does cut deep. It tears at our memories.

We, too, recently lost the beautiful birch in our backyard which had provided shade to our children while they knelt beneath its branch, tossed the ball, and played with the dog. It felt like losing a friend.

I was reminded of the children’s book, The Giving Tree, as now there is a stump in its place. Perhaps I’ll decorate the small area with potted flowers and remember that the passing of time brings me one day closer to my Lord.

Blessings to you today,
Tammy

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:16:04 +0000

I also had two beloved trees cutdown in my backyard. I am a tree lover so this was hard to accept for me too. But…
“Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever” my only forever constant!
Thk you for this.

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:07:31 +0000

Thanks for sharing your sadness. It reminds us it is alright to grieve the things like this. We have two trees in our side yard that we have talked about taking down, and each time I protest. One day, though, and I’ll be sad. I like your point about looking front and back and taking in the whole picture. So important at times like this.

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:07:34 +0000

I’m sorry that it has been such a difficult season of change and loss, Lisa. Giving you a big hug of comfort in the midst of the loss and grief.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:23:34 +0000

? So sorry, Lisa. But I love how you turn your direction to what lasts forever: “Nothing here is forever except the love of God.” Amen! ❤️ May our hearts be comforted with that truth. Love and blessings to you!