My Daddy loves to plant trees and flowers. In an effort to make me feel more "at home" in our new house, he planted a dogwood tree just for me, right out in front of my window. I remember growing up over the years and loving springtime because that was when the dogwood tree would bloom. The one in front of my window has beautiful white flowers. It was then, and is still now, my favorite flowering tree. Whenever I see a dogwood tree, I think of my Dad and Mom and the Mountain Top (home). I am still blessed to be able to visit my childhood home and see my tree whenever I want to - just one more blessing the Lord has chosen to give me. Why, I have no idea, but I'm thankful.
This photo is not of my tree, but one I took at a local gardening center. Due to the loss of many of my photos on our computer, I don't have a current one of my tree. However, this is one of my favorite dogwood flower photos.
Did you know that the meaning of the dogwood flower is, "love undiminished by adversity"? I just discovered that today. Love that. There has been speculation for years that perhaps the wood of Jesus' cross was from a dogwood tree. Although there is no biblical basis for this assumption, it is a humbling thought...that my Lord and Saviour's cross may have been fashioned from this tree...and that long before I was saved by His grace and sacrifice, this was my favorite tree and flower.
What meaning does your favorite flower have?
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All my best to you today,
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I wasn't aware that dogwood grew in the Middle East. I have a pink dogwood in my yard, too, and love it. I, too, live in subdivisional crowding and long for the countryside where I grew up.
Susan, that's a lovely photo, but the story itself is just beautiful! How precious that your Dad would do that for you...what a sweet gesture of love. :)
Nice to "meet" you and your blog today. :)
Hello ckbasi -
I live in the Midwestern United States and we have lots of dogwood trees here. Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Kathy C. -
My Daddy is pretty terrific! Next to my hubby, he's my favorite guy in the world! Nice to meet you too - heading to your blog right now. :)
Oh I loved this! Gave me a lump in my throat. How sweet that your dad planted you your own tree. Thanks for joining in today!
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How pretty. I love dogwood blossoms but you don't really see them here in Israel.
I didn't know that! hmm... I tried to grow a dogwood in our yard but it didn't make it- our summers are to dry around here... especially our yard- full sun!
Lovely though~!
Thank you Rachel! We don't have the space for one in our yard, but if we ever move and have more available space for trees, a dogwood will be one of the first additions.
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