On our farm stands an Oak tree. This Oak tree is not the tallest tree on the
place, but it is by far the tree with the most expansive reach. This tree is a real beauty to look at. In fact, our house is situated so that when
you look out of the big kitchen window you can view this tree. I have no idea how old this tree is. Daddy said that it was already a big big tree
when he bought this land some 45 plus years ago. As children, my siblings and I climbed its
sturdy branches and played beneath the refreshing shade which it provided. For its beauty and memories alone it is a
special tree, but what makes this Oak tree so very very special is that it is
the burying tree. So many pets from my
childhood are buried beneath it. There
are dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits and squirrels just to name a
few. This week, sadly, we laid two more
beloved pets to rest beneath the protective arms of the Oak tree. Motzy, our daughters little Shih Tzu dog,
passed away on Thursday. She was such a
sweet little dog with lots of love to give.
On Sunday, our cat, Dharma, passed away.
It is always difficult to lose a pet, but it is also consoling to be
able to lay them to rest in a safe and comfortable place…..to lay them to rest
beneath the arms of the Oak tree.
