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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