It’s A Tree!

Let me explain. These things are called trees. Say it after me: Trees. A friend called the other day and asked for our street address here in Oregon, wanting to find the location on an iphone app. I gave him the information, there was a slight pause as he entered it properly, and then he said: Oh, well. I can’t see where you are. There are too many trees in the way. So, my greeting this morning is for everyone, but especially for friends in Tucson and Oro Valley, AZ who needed the explanation because these giants do not exist in the Sonoran Desert. The desert is beautiful in its own way, and those adapted trees called Mesquites are very nice. But, oh, the amazing height of these ancient inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. Ancient is the word, even older than my good friend, Harvey, the centenarian. Isn’t it wonderful how living things can adapt to location and climate. Living beings are remarkable creations, related and relying on each other. So, whether in Oregon or Arizona, say good morning to a tree, those hummingbirds that dart and dive at your window, to your sometimes grumpy neighbor, to mountains and oceans…you get it. All living beings. And while you’re at it, say thank you to God for all our interactions in this beautiful creation. Be blessed today, and then share the blessing.