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Our memorial trees - pip

GuitaristsGirlGuitaristsGirl
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What a special Christmas present!  The city's Supertendient of Horticulature (lol!) said we could get our trees planted before before Christmas, if that would work for us.  We got to go meet him and watch our trees be planted the day before Christmas Eve.   

He was so kind.  He went and selected the trees just for us.  He said that the original plan was to plant cherry trees, but he found "the best looking dogwoods" - one pink and one white.  They're planted side by side, in an open space so we can go sit with them.  And he said they'll probably bloom the first two weeks of April . . . . and our babies should have been born April 5. 

As bittersweet as it is, we're really going to "enjoy" these trees.  We can't wait to go visit them, maybe tie a bow around them (an idea stollen from a nearby tree with a Christmas ribbon), take our families to see them . . .

Thank you again - Beth and Bryan (aka GuitaristsGirl and her Guitarist)

(Oops!, DH just said to not only tell you "thanks," but also that you're "the best ever." ;))

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P.S. - Schmoodle - Mr. Lantz was so complimentary of "our friend in Chicago." :)  He indicated it took quite a bit of leg work to make this happen.  I'm sure that's partly why he was so good to us - so thanks again! 

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  • desabeandesabean member
    I love Dogwoods, I'm so happy to hear that you could get them so soon and I hope they will bring you and your family comfort, strength, and growth for years to come.
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  • franciscazfranciscaz member
    Man, this brought me to tears.  Thank you for sharing!  What a wonderful special memorial.
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  • gymratgymrat
    I'm happy to hear that they will bloom in April.
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  • mel72mel72
    They are going to look beautiful when they bloom. 
    Our miracle IVF baby - D 6/09 & J - Surprise! born 9/10!!!
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  • DenverGrlDenverGrl

    Oh I love Dogwoods.  They're such beautiful trees.  How wonderful that you will be able to see them bloom in April when your babies would have been born.  I'm so glad you have a special place to go visit.

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  • doolindoolin
    That is remarkably touching.  It's brought tears to my eyes ...
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  • schmoodleschmoodle member

    Thank you for sharing the pictures - the park is so nice, I'm glad it all worked out. And I'm happy to hear the compliments from the parks department - I was worried I was annoying him!

    Thinking of you, your husband and your babies.

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  • tnkrbl21tnkrbl21
    What a wonderful tribute to your babies.  Your strength is amazing!
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  • LucyPevensieLucyPevensie member
    thinking of you. 
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  • somethingchangdsomethingchangd member
    Thank you for sharing with us.  I hope the trees bring you comfort.
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  • lrrblrrb
    Awesome...just awesome.  Im so sorry for your loss but what a blessing to have a place to go to remember your sweet babies!

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