And then there’s the big things.

A few days ago I lost someone who I cared for very much.

I wanted to plant a tree for her but I wanted to be sure it would stay safe through our outdoor renovations and landscaping.

I got an olive tree. It’s a symbol of peace and happiness. She gave me both in an area of my life that had never had either. The tree will live inside in this beautiful pot for now.

It’s been a year of great losses. We’ve lost several important people, and people that are important to us have lost someone special. We remember them too.