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We All Need A Tree

After losing so many trees in a terrible windstorm last summer, I decided not to replace them. I miss them so much and regret that decision. After reading the following, I believe that I MUST replace them!
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job, a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start.

While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.

On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.

Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.

“Oh, that’s my trouble tree,” he replied, “I know I can’t help having troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure, those troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and the children…So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then, in the morning, I pick them up again.”

“Funny thing is”, he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick ‘em up, there aren’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.”

Until Next Time!

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20 Responses to “We All Need A Tree”

1. Heidi, on January 11th, 2009 at 11:00 am Said:

   Oh! That’s perfect! Thank you!

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2. judy, on January 11th, 2009 at 11:52 am Said:

   You are very welcome, Heidi. And thank you for stopping by and commenting!

3. Linda, on January 11th, 2009 at 12:54 pm Said:

   A wonderful way to handle the daily problems for all! Thanks for sharing this touching story.

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4. Judy, on January 11th, 2009 at 1:26 pm Said:

   Yes, Linda…we all need somewhere to place our troubles and just let God handle them. Thanks for commenting; nice to “see” you!

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5. sharkbytes, on January 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm Said:

   I had heard a similar story a long time ago, but had forgotten. I’m sure it was a different person, but a few individuals practice the idea and keep it alive.

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6. Judy, on January 11th, 2009 at 5:46 pm Said:

   Hi sharkbytes – Yes, I have heard variations on the story…I think one has to do with a “gold box” or something similar. Thanks for your comment and do stop back.

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7. Lynne, on January 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm Said:

   Oh my goodness! That’s one of the best ones I’ve read and it’s something each and every one of us could do and benefit from in so many ways.

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8. Judy, on January 11th, 2009 at 9:04 pm Said:

   So glad you enjoyed it, Lynne. I am in complete agreement with you. We all need to leave our troubles in the hands of The One who can help to solve them. Thanks for commenting and you’re welcome back here anytime!

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9. Barbara, on January 12th, 2009 at 12:57 am Said:

   That’s so true and beautiful… Thanks for sharing!

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10. Judy, on January 12th, 2009 at 1:05 am Said:

    Hi Barb…You’re very welcome, my friend…always nice to see you here! Thanks for commenting!

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11. borzack, on January 13th, 2009 at 7:59 am Said:

    I live in an apartment, nowhere to plant trees. but i do have a tree (well, I bought it via tree-nation.com) planted in Niger, Africa. I wish I can hang all my problems on my tree like the man did. oh my tree is 1 year 7 months old now

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12. Mom, on January 13th, 2009 at 4:49 pm Said:

    Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed reading this.

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13. Terri, on January 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm Said:

    Oh, this was great, Judy! I just loved it. And I agree on the trees. I love those as well. They have SUCH energy.

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14. Judy, on January 13th, 2009 at 8:01 pm Said:

    BORZACKS: You could still have a tree. There are many at the nursury that can be grown indoors. Or you could use a plant for the same purpose or have a special box or container that you put your troubles in at night. I’ll bet there will be fewer in the morning than you remembered! Thanks for commenting.

    MOM: You are so very welcome! Please stop back any time! Thank you for your comment.

    TERRI: My back yard is FULL of trees. Have 2 grand old Oaks that the squirrels and I love. The 2 Walnut trees are loved more by the squirrels than by me…those things HURT when they fall. My front was so very bare after the storm. Didn’t seem like the same house. We bought the house because of the trees so I have made an appointment with the guy who sawed up the trees to come back in the spring to give us an estimate for replanting. Nice to “see” you again…thanks for commenting!

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15. Bhing, on January 13th, 2009 at 10:40 pm Said:

    Yes, we all need a tree! Such a nice and interesting story..

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16. Judy, on January 13th, 2009 at 10:53 pm Said:

    Thanks Bhing…glad you enjoyed it. It’s always good to put your troubles in God’s hands, He is much more capable of solving them than we are by ourselves! Thanks for the comment and please stop back anytime you’re in the “neighborhood”.

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17. Jeannine, on January 14th, 2009 at 12:19 am Said:

    Oh my goodness I loved that story, how very true!

18. Judy, on January 14th, 2009 at 12:39 am Said:

    Hi Jeannine…Glad you like it…and thank you so much for commenting!

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19. nisha, on January 14th, 2009 at 9:36 am Said:

    Trees around a home are beautiful.. and that flowery tree looks awesome dropped u an entre

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20. Judy, on January 14th, 2009 at 6:01 pm Said:

    Hi Nisha, thanks for “dropping” by. Yes…my front only has one small tree left…the back is FULL of trees. But, we have made arrangements to have several planted in front this Spring. Thanks for the comment!

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