Listen "The Giving Tree"
Episode Synopsis
We recently had to chop down a tree that has been on our property for years. It brings me great sorrow because change is difficult for me. I have so many memories of Gracie and Molly playing under the tree and now that it's gone it's like a piece of Molly is gone as well. But with these changes, I begin anew. Key Takeaways: [0:46] I didn't like The Giving Tree when I read it [1:37] How we bought the house we live in [3:53] The early years of living in the house [5:15] The tree starting to show signs of aging [7:56] Remembering how the kids swung on the tree [11:54] We took a lot from the tree, but didn't take it for granted [12:41] Rocky removed the tree and cried with me [17:11] The tree was proof that Molly was here [19:06] The book launch, kitchen remodeling, and dance [21:01] When molly died, we didn't have energy to tend to the yard [22:59] You can feel the sadness amongst the joy [23:55] My book signing and email newsletter [25:46] The seasons of my podcast and a possible new book Resources: Buy Motherland here + the book signing The Giving Tree Virginia and all her books Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram Be a guest on the podcast YouTube The Molly B Foundation
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