tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post3083829865547388111..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: 4 June: A ReflectionGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-8347480123678624192012-06-14T01:26:02.827+01:002012-06-14T01:26:02.827+01:00Graham,
Belated wishes for a happy birthday. I do...Graham,<br />Belated wishes for a happy birthday. I do hope that you have a wonderful year and beyond ....<br />Planting a tree to continue the beauty of life and memories is a precious gesture of love.<br />All the best to you,<br />CynthiaCynthia L. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13626090956828108370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-8372654470760018552012-06-10T09:04:18.154+01:002012-06-10T09:04:18.154+01:00The idea if a tree is a beautiful one, to see life...The idea if a tree is a beautiful one, to see life rather than to focus on death is such an important thing to do.<br />I too agree with the idea of no funeral. When my dear friend lost her 20 year old son about 7 weeks ago, we had a "Celebration of life" to which over 1500 people attended. It was sad (as the circumstances of his death were) but the celebration was wonderful. For those we have lost in the family, we have done the same.<br />I'm glad you had a lovely birthday, albiet reflective and what better way to enjoy it than with your camera too :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-17933090945287403712012-06-07T14:31:39.328+01:002012-06-07T14:31:39.328+01:00What a beautiful place! I love the idea of a tree ...What a beautiful place! I love the idea of a tree commemorating life.<br />Sounds like you had a wonderful day!shabby girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340974325967555770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-11894422707616042392012-06-06T09:45:13.228+01:002012-06-06T09:45:13.228+01:00Tree looks so good and healthy. We will go and see...Tree looks so good and healthy. We will go and see it when we're back in Glasgow. Glad your day was good. xmarshallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968278770934680335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-51472863676986283282012-06-06T08:27:20.813+01:002012-06-06T08:27:20.813+01:00Thanks Pauline. It really is a magnificent park a...Thanks Pauline. It really is a magnificent park and setting as you say.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-54202057198200446412012-06-06T08:26:29.968+01:002012-06-06T08:26:29.968+01:00In a very strange way, Fiona, sharing a birthday w...In a very strange way, Fiona, sharing a birthday with the day of Andrew's death is a memorial to his life because the day will always be one of special remembrance. Andy was cremated so there is no grave to visit for which I am thankful. When I look at the tree I look at life and think of his life rather than looking at a grave and thinking of his death. That is as he wished it. Andy had no funeral. We had a celebration of his life. I hope that during this difficult time for you and your children you will be able to think, not of Arch's death, but of his life. And, yes, plant a treeGraham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-57249584722512695192012-06-06T08:11:04.224+01:002012-06-06T08:11:04.224+01:00Thanks Carol.Thanks Carol.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-47782112460553573672012-06-06T06:07:25.536+01:002012-06-06T06:07:25.536+01:00That looks like a glorious day for a birthday - an...That looks like a glorious day for a birthday - and to visit Andy's commerative tree. It's a lovely tree in a beautiful setting.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-87066183828315358422012-06-06T03:24:49.859+01:002012-06-06T03:24:49.859+01:00How sad to share the date of your birthday with su...How sad to share the date of your birthday with such a huge loss but I love the tree. SO glad you had a nice day too.<br />Here we are approaching the second anniversary of Arch's death; it is a difficult week too as there are three family birthdays around the date.... perhaps they should plant a tree too :)Fi from Four Paws and Whiskershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217307759511472654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-32914529255533395432012-06-06T02:27:11.765+01:002012-06-06T02:27:11.765+01:00The tree is beautiful, and a lovely way to commemo...The tree is beautiful, and a lovely way to commemorate your son's life. I am glad you had a nice birthday, and want to add my name to the list of those wishing you well. Many happy returns, Graham.Canadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-15082969557346948132012-06-06T00:09:03.546+01:002012-06-06T00:09:03.546+01:00Thanks Jenny. There are a number of memorial tress...Thanks Jenny. There are a number of memorial tress planted to commemorate lives and replace trees which had also come to the end of their lives.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-396190207800321282012-06-06T00:06:42.577+01:002012-06-06T00:06:42.577+01:00Many thanks Jill.Many thanks Jill.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-73023162576413259782012-06-06T00:06:19.522+01:002012-06-06T00:06:19.522+01:00Yes, Monica, it is a horse chestnut tree.Yes, Monica, it is a horse chestnut tree.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-65120005240358623752012-06-05T22:47:24.614+01:002012-06-05T22:47:24.614+01:00It's nice to plant a tree, or initiate anythin...It's nice to plant a tree, or initiate anything that grows and flourishes. It is nice to see the big trees in the background of the second shot. What a beautiful day it looks to have been for your visit too. <br /><br />Happy belated birthdayJenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-36570825191644409992012-06-05T20:49:54.659+01:002012-06-05T20:49:54.659+01:00I agree it is a fine tribute to Andy to have a tre...I agree it is a fine tribute to Andy to have a tree commemorating his life in such a beautiful setting.<br />And, belated birthday wishes to you!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-9516175348014909452012-06-05T19:32:06.054+01:002012-06-05T19:32:06.054+01:00What a wonderful idea to plant a tree to commemora...What a wonderful idea to plant a tree to commemorate someone's life. Thanks for sharing the photos. I agree it's a splendid setting indeed with the university in the background. Is it a horse chestnut tree? Looks like it to me. They are in bloom here now... So I guess when this tree gets a little older, it will be in bloom on this day too.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.com