I'm so upset.

[Stackie]

Some of you know that I have buried my chin babies I've lost under an apple tree at my grandma's house because it was a beautiful spot and it seemed fitting since they loved their apple sticks. I planted lillies there and had rocks engraved with their names put out under the tree over their graves. Well, I went home today to pick up some things. There was a horrible storm with extreme winds earlier and it uprooted the apple tree.

My beautiful spot where I went to visit with my chin babies and remember them is ruined. I was scared that the uprooting disturbed their graves so I didn't go look close to see all the damage. We are getting it cut tomorrow so hopefully not more damage is done. This just ruined my night when I went home to see that. I felt like it was the only thing I had left to remember my chins that have passed by and it was such a comforting spot to go sit by to think and remember them by.

 

[Laurie]

Stack, try not to feel so bad--the best place to go and remember your beautiful chins is in your heart.

 

[Idgie]

So sorry to hear. I'm sure that it is quite upsetting.

Possibly you could save the rocks and return them to the spot by the tree and plant a new apple tree. Maybe that could be symbolic of rebirth and comforting to you as well.

Take care.

 

[Sandi]

*hugs* Stacie, that stinks, I'm sorry. I know alot of people that need to be where their loved ones are buried. Somewhere where you can just sit and chat with them and remember them. As Laurie said, the best place is in your heart. I know that's not the same, but just wanted to send you hugs.

 

[InkedupTara]

I am sorry Stacie. I hope they are still there and not up rooted too. I agree with Laurie. That was said perfectly.

 

[starleomach]

I am sorry.

 

[lauralynne]

Awww. I'm sorry, Stace!

 

[Dragonflye]

((HUGS)) I am sorry Stack... You will always remember them no matter what, but I know it is comforting to have that special place to sit and think.

 

[Luci]

stace im so sorry.
keep a piece of the tree with you. or get a seed from it and start a new one. that way, you will always have a piece of the old to start the new.

*giant hugs*

 

[RDZCRanch]

Awww...that freaking sucks, Stace. Hopefully their resting spots haven't been disturbed and you can just remove the tree without it being a big deal.

 

[addictedtochins]

I sorry, try to think of it this way, Maybe that apple tree was yummier then what they found in heaven and they had to come chew it down. Bad chinnies lol

 

[cindyv3737]

((hugs)) I'm so sorry Stacie. Laurie said it best. They will always be in your heart.

 

[mishellyshel]

Hopefully the stones are intact. If so cut off the branches that you can and prepare them for your chins. Maybe you can get a couple big branches & put them in their cages. They can share a part of their brothers that have passed.
The money you save by not buying wood for 1 month you can use to buy a new tree and can replant it.

 

[CJR]

I can only imagine how much that must hurt... I am so sorry, Stacie.

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

Oh. Stacie, I'm so sorry. :flowers5:

I, too, hope that their little resting spots are undisturbed, and I agree with Laurie, memories in your heart are the best place. The idea of a new apple tree is very hopeful, too. :hug:

 

[stampinchick]

I agree with Luci, keeping a piece of the tree or using those seeds to plant a new one sounds like a beautiful idea. The idea of a new beginning or rebirth is a sign that your chins will forever be with you.

 

[Jazicat]

I am so sorry and am sending hugs too.

 

[Stackie]

Thanks everyone. I'm not driving home until later tomorrow so I'm going to hopefully muster up the courage in the morning and go out to make sure everyone is still ok. It was just something I looked forward to when coming home- sitting under the apple tree with my babies and enjoying the garden and just remembering them all.

I like the idea of planting a seed from one of the apples. Another thing I was thinking was going out and buying a baby weeping willow and planting it in it's place. I've always liked them. I'll also have to get some more lillies.

 

[sheltiefan]

Im sorry to hear that. That would have upsetted me to. Hopefully the babies where not disturbed.

 

[ticklechin]

((Hugs)) I am so sorry, I like the weeping willow idea.