13 May, 2011
We too (Sonya, Noel, Evan and Emilia), planted trees in papa's honor today, the day he was to turn 67. A magnolia that blooms when he died, a flowering cherry tree that is in bloom on his birthday, and a weeping willow which he loved so much, especially on the Henley Management College grounds. The ashes I brought back with me were planted with the trees so he is now a part of the earth here in Oregon and will become a part of each tree. It makes me feel close to him and watching the trees grow and bloom will help us celebrate his life year-round.