I had imagined finding the perfect combination of words to express all that has changed in the three years following the fire. Some poetically written expression of the experience I have lived and the gratitude I feel. As if a summary of human growth and development is even possible.
Instead, I looked around that day and reflected on where I am. All of it a result of the fire that shook me awake and begged me to rebuild. And I realized the perfect representation was right in front of me.
Nature has a way of reflecting the past and at the same time keeping us present. This plant, once scorched almost to death has begun in the past two years to regrow. Despite 4 moves in the past year and a half, it continues to thrive once again.
we built a camper 
Hi Joella & Michael,
Love this analogy!!
Beautiful new life is here!!!
I love you both and I am so proud of all you have come through with pure strength, tenacity and beauty just like your Tea tree!!
😘Momomomom
Love you too momma! Looking forward to your visit 🙂
Death and Rebirth seems to be a popular theme that has been popping up in my life everyday for a course of a few years now….though…. I just recently started noticing.
The story of your plant definitely hits home for me. As a matter of fact I believe the universe might be trying to tell me something. Perhaps its time I start listening.
Thank you for sharing this. Also, I hope you, Michael, and the fur baby are well.
-Sam
Interesting. Looks like I need to read your blog 🙂 We are doing well. Finally settled back into Bend. Hope you and your fur baby are well!