Day Four April 11

Day Five April 12

Day Six April 13

Day Seven April 14

Days pass by. Blossoms slowly open on the tree. I look at the tree in shade and sunlight. It's outstretched limbs hold so much...and yet there are also limbs that are missing. The tree knows about loss and yet retains it's strong core.

Today I visited a friend in the hospital who is suffering from cancer. He will no longer eat food again and will receive nourishment through a tube the rest of his life. He is upbeat and bright eyed. No trace of self pity or resignation he looks ahead in hopes of being there for his daughter's wedding in May. Loss, illness, impeding uncertainties..he faces it all with courage and strength.

The Old Cedar Tree sways in the breeze. It too knows how to take direct hits..and yet it continues.