This One's For Mike

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This is a blossom on the little cherry tree in our front yard. Our friend Agnes bought it the day after Jo Ann died, for us to plant in her memory.

Despite the drought hardened soil, we managed to dig a hole large enough to plant it, and I watered the tree every day the local water rationing rules allowed.

It obviously survived the winter. I guess it was the fertilizer spikes I pounded in the ground at the drip line in October.

Mike told me that he didn't know if it would bloom the first year, but that if it did, I better take pictures so he could see.

So here you go, bro. I love you. Have a great trip.

Comments

[cassie-b]

I'm so glad it survived the winter. And maybe you can post a picture of it blooming each year.

Have a nice day.

[Ari (Baking and Books)]

What a touching story. I too am glad it survived the winter and I like Cassie's idea of posting a photo of the flowers each year.

[Margaret]

Sniff. Sniff. This is a beautiful blossom and story.

[Carrie]

So beautiful. I'm really glad it bloomed this year for you. We have an Autumn Blaze Maple tree that was for Mom. She loved it. We had it deep fertilized by an arborist and I'll be doing that again this year. Every two years they said and it helps the tree do well. So you're right I bet...the spikes were a great idea!

[Susan]

What a wonderful condolence gift. JoAnn is sending a message with the bloom. She is with you.