It was no higher than his 6-year-old-self when we purchased it fifteen years ago. Really, was it that long? Yes: fifteen years back, Matthew asked me to marry him…at a train station. I said yes. Together we bought a jacaranda tree for his parents as a thank you gift for their support in our lives. It was only small then, a mere a seedling.
Trees grow — of course they do — but I didn’t foresee the beauty of how it would be. To see my son swinging on the branches of the very same tree — that tiny seedling — is all kinds of amazing. Incredible even. It’s…good. Oh look how tall it is now, blooming in all its purple glory! See it opening its arms out to embrace the sun! Weak twigs are now branches; strong enough to hold my son. Yes, it’s good.
6 Comments
Paula
October 23, 2013 at 1:23 pmI love this!
alana
October 23, 2013 at 7:30 pmWhat a special thing that must be buying a tree to celebrate a moment in your life and to now watch your son playing on it!! Arent jacaranda tree’s spectacular this time of the year! We have one and I love it!
Maxabella
October 24, 2013 at 5:56 pmThat tree is a beautiful expression of your love for each other, Kelly. x
Penny
October 29, 2013 at 11:59 amThey are just stunning aren’t they. What a special gift for Matt’s parents and then a special gift for you and your children now!
Rex Woodmore
June 8, 2014 at 10:08 amGreat photos. Beautiful Jacaranda trees always seem so full of joy. They are by far the most popular subject in my tree paintings. http://rex-woodmore.weebly.com
Watercolour Jacaranda Tree Tutorial (for kids) | Be A Fun Mum
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