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Lisa St. Lou's avatar

My favorite line. “But, shouldn’t it also make sense that if I could offer grace and forgiveness to a tree without hesitation, that I could also offer grace and forgiveness to a human being who might cause an unfortunate situation for me too?” Beautiful piece. And you are lucky to have been spared sis. I know a guy from high school whose mother died just sitting in her car and a tree fell on it. 🙏🏼♥️

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Lindsay Hurty's avatar

Thanks for your comment ✨. And yes, I’m utterly aware of how lucky I am. Ever since, when I’m in the market for a new car, I always inquire about the strength of the roof!! And I’m so sorry about your classmate’s mom. How devastating.

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Lisa St. Lou's avatar

crazy. And now, I will never buy a car again without asking about the strength of its roof! xx

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David R. Anderson's avatar

That’s a powerful story—every time I encounter a fallen tree I think of that Frost poem “On a tree fallen across a road”—which is just all about doing what you did—stopping to think, pausing to reflect on your path, your way.

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Lindsay Hurty's avatar

I love that, David ✨

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Gloria Hayes's avatar

I remember that day so vividly!

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Lindsay Hurty's avatar

Like it was yesterday. Right?

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