Not too far from our farm, just a short drive or a long walk over the hill, past the forestry where the ravens roost and down a rough, unpaved road, tucked into a wooded dip on the edge of the next valley, an ash tree stands.
Beautiful writing! Sorrow and joy. Respect for lives lived and long lost. And a place of belonging set deep into a rich landscape. I was swept along in your story today, thank you for sharing it so beautifully. I'm sorry the house you wanted to rebuild was destroyed by lightning. Nature, the land, the universe knows best. Instead of patching up the old, you have been encouraged to begin a new chapter here that you can perfectly suit to your own present and future needs. You only hint at this at the end, but am I right in guessing that you are still going to make a home here?
The earth reclaims all in time, some along a swifter timeline than others... What a heavy weight, to stand witness to the collapse of a much-desired home with all its memory-ghosts. And how beautiful that the ash with all her symbolism stands guardian to that site, a vertical bridge between earth and sky. Thank you for this gift on a Sunday morning, Carly. For a moment I too stood before the ash and the ruin and felt myself enfolded within the invitation to see.
Yes. It was the ash (and the land and the oaks and the hollies that I'll write about another time) that kept us pushing on to make the place ours despite many delays and obstacles, and through the release of the storm it all worked out for us better than we could hope in the end. :) Thank you, Jan.
So happy for you! You must have put a lot of sweat to clear it and rebuild! If I was close I would give you a hand made broom as a house warming gift! One I made. Not perfect but made with love for the fibers and process! 🏡
So beautiful Carly. I hope it doesn’t take too long to oils your new house here your description of this beautiful tree and its surroundings are like poetry. I know you will be happy here 💖
Beautiful writing! Sorrow and joy. Respect for lives lived and long lost. And a place of belonging set deep into a rich landscape. I was swept along in your story today, thank you for sharing it so beautifully. I'm sorry the house you wanted to rebuild was destroyed by lightning. Nature, the land, the universe knows best. Instead of patching up the old, you have been encouraged to begin a new chapter here that you can perfectly suit to your own present and future needs. You only hint at this at the end, but am I right in guessing that you are still going to make a home here?
Thank you, Ali :) Yes, we fell in love with the place and bought it anyway, and will build anew, in time.
I’m so excited for you both!
Thank you Frances!
The earth reclaims all in time, some along a swifter timeline than others... What a heavy weight, to stand witness to the collapse of a much-desired home with all its memory-ghosts. And how beautiful that the ash with all her symbolism stands guardian to that site, a vertical bridge between earth and sky. Thank you for this gift on a Sunday morning, Carly. For a moment I too stood before the ash and the ruin and felt myself enfolded within the invitation to see.
Yes. It was the ash (and the land and the oaks and the hollies that I'll write about another time) that kept us pushing on to make the place ours despite many delays and obstacles, and through the release of the storm it all worked out for us better than we could hope in the end. :) Thank you, Jan.
So happy for you! You must have put a lot of sweat to clear it and rebuild! If I was close I would give you a hand made broom as a house warming gift! One I made. Not perfect but made with love for the fibers and process! 🏡
Thank you Trish. I am really intrigued about your brooms, that sounds lovely!
I learned how to make them to teach a summer camp for 5th graders. It was very fun. We made a small whisk broom, a hearth broom and a house broom.
Beautiful, poignant and sad yet with hope within. Thank you
Thank you, Ambermoggie :)
So beautiful Carly. I hope it doesn’t take too long to oils your new house here your description of this beautiful tree and its surroundings are like poetry. I know you will be happy here 💖
Thank you Geni. And thank you so much for subscribing, so lovely to see you here! <3