The tale of two trees

While Mason was being hospitilazed at PCMC we had a special friend come and visit us.  She gave us two of the same exact pine trees.  She said that the two trees symbolized each of our boys and that when we planted them we could watch them grow together.  I thought this was the most thoughtful and perfect gift.  Let me tell you more about these

 TREES

As we lived in the Ronald Mcdonald house, we didnt have any place to really keep these trees.  We took care of them as well as we could until we could get them home and plant them.  We finally got them home and it was now time to plant them.  We carefully took them and planted them in the same soil.  We gave them both the same amount of love and nourishment that they would need to flourish.  We planted them in the same pot and were anxious to watch them start growing.  Little did we know what would happen next.

What started out as 2 beautiful, green, very much alive trees, quickly became sick and withered.

The first tree became sick.  So much so that the tree died.  Very quickly.  We tried to do everything we could to save it, but it was too late... it had already gotten too sick.

Before we could blink an eye we realized that when the first tree died, the second tree became sick too.  Because the first tree had died, we had a more careful watch for the second tree.  We became more aware of where the tree was placed, if we were giving it enough water or not and any other things that could be going on.  You could imagine our dismay when the second tree started to become just as sick right in front of our eyes.  It was headed down the same path the first tree took.

The second tree got sick.  Very sick.  A lot of waiting to see what would happen next.  It took a lot of time to nurture back to health.  There were a lot of rainstorms and dry days that seemed like they were never going to end.  There were even days when we weren't sure if the second and our only tree left would survive the circumstances and be able to survive the elements that were taking place in its very roots.

A change (miracle) occurred....

The second tree started springing life.  Green leaves were starting to grow in the very smallest portion at the very tip top of the plant.  Hope was ensued.  As we nourished that tree back to health, it started springing more and more branches and leaves.  As time continues to move forward, this tree continues to grow bigger and healthier.

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So, as the story goes with our twin boys.  I don't think its coincidence the path these plants took.  Our boys came into this world together healthy and very much alive.  Boston our first born got sick without any kind of warning.  The very next day Mason (the second tree) became sick, very sick with the same thing that had claimed the life of our first born the previous day.  It was a long road, with many hurdles to overcome to nourish him back to health, but as you can see with the tree.. everyday he continues to grow and spring new life.  This plant reminds me of the hope and life that Mason brings into our home.

-Love, the mommy of a special angel and his twin brother.