My step mother passed away last Sunday and I have really been thinking a lot about her. One thing that continued to come to my mind was her Tulip Tree that she insisted on planting when she and Dad got married. They lived just up the hill from me so I would see the tree everyday and when it bloomed, it would just take your breath. It was gorgeous with it's pink and purple blossoms. I don't think that I had ever seen this tree before or if I had, I had not taken notice. My Step Mother loved beautiful things especially if it was pink.
The year that my Step Mother moved to the Nursing Home, I took a picture of her tree and made a card for her. Since then, I have made products on Zazzle with that same photo. So you see, it was a very special tree. The people who purchased their home cut down the tree and it just made us sick.
All of this has been going around in my mind and then today I received a note from Lensmaster Sylvestermouse telling me that she had posted my Southern Magnolia Tree lens on the plexo on her new lens about her Jane Magnolia Tree. I was so surprised to find out that it looked just like my Step Mother's tree that she called a Tulip Tree. Her lens is beautiful and she shows various photos of her tree at different stages until it is in full bloom. It is like you are watching it happen right before your very eyes. Amazing. Check out this beautiful lens and see if you think the Jane Magnolia is the same tree that we called a Tulip Tree (photo above). Sure looks like it to me. Thanks, Cynthia!
I especially enjoyed this lens because for one thing, it is beautiful and it reminded me again of my Step Mom's tree but I also enjoyed it because I learned something new. I never heard of a Jane Magnolia, and I do love learning new things.
Visit: Jane Magnolia
Image: ©Nancy Hellams (OhMe)
Oh Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about your step-mother.
ReplyDeleteThis truly is a beautiful lens and gorgeous tree!
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Dearest Nancy, I am experiencing so many different emotions right now that I am not sure what to say.
ReplyDeleteI have always believed that God brought certain people to mind for a reason and I honestly do believe it could only be our Creator that brought you to mind the day I wrote this lens. There really is no other explanation. You were so heavily laid on my heart and mind that I tried to seek out the reason by visiting your lensmaster page. When I saw your Southern Magnolia lens, I thought I had my answer. I see now that I did not. It wasn't until I read this review that I understood.
I sickens me as well that your step-mothers tree was cut down. Not only because I believe with all my heart that trees are alive, but because it was a constant reminder of her for you and your family. I will gladly share my tree with you and I will never look at it again that I do not think of you and your step-mother.
Thank you for being such a sweet inspiration!
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I love that tree of Mary Jim's - and your photo and products from it. I know Mary Jim would love your sharing of its beauty -- and I still cannot imagine those folks cutting it down. surely surely it was diseased or something. whew.
ReplyDeleteNow off to see the Jane Magnolia!
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Sorry to hear your sad news and that the tree too is no longer there, at least your beautiful photos will remind you of both your Step Mother and her beloved tree. I just visited Sylvestermouse's beautiful page and it's easy to see why the Jane Magnolia / Tulip Tree has inspired you both. It is so lovely.
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A truly great article about the magnolia tree, Nancy. I too hope those folks that cut down your stepmom's "tulip tree" did so because it was diseased or for some other good reason. Otherwise, what a senseless loss.
ReplyDeleteWhether it's a tulip tree or a magnolia makes no difference to me. It's beautiful ~ just as Mary Jim was.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry for your losses. My dad always planted trees for special reasons, and was most hesitant to cut any down unless they were diseased or severly damaged. I've always loved the Tulip Tree / Magnolia Tree ... and when I met and married my husband his home had a huge beautiful magnolia in the back yard. It must be at least 25 years old but keeps growing like a youngster every year. I've visited the Jane Magnolia Tree lens ... it's lovely.
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