Our Little Cherry Blossom

I have always loved cherry blossom trees. I think that they are the most beautiful and delicate of trees.  We even had our engagement pictures taken under the cherry blossoms in Spencer Smith park. Last spring I told Derek I wanted to plant one. Then I decided against it, because while they are pretty to look at, their beauty only lasts for a very short time.

On my walk with Samson today, I noticed the cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now. Their peak bloom time is normally mid-late April, but with the terrible winter and continuous cold weather we've had, they have bloomed a little late this year.

Today, I felt Brooklyn's presence so strong as I took in the beauty of the trees on our walk. I started to think about how she is our cherry blossom. She bloomed in the spring, and her beauty was only physically present for a very short time.

I realized that while cherry blossoms only last for a short time, this does not take away from their beauty or the joy that they bring to people. Brooklyn was also only physically present on earth for a very short amount of time, but was absolutely beautiful and has brought such joy to so many people. And in the very short time we had her, she has taught Derek and I, and so many others so much about life.

I think I might just plant a cherry blossom.