Fresh from the ecstasy of presenting her hard-to-find acorns to her extremely surprised and delighted teachers, KC was now desperately wanting to find a ginkgo tree. She is fascinated by the fan shaped leaves.
Actually Tif and I have both loved the gingko leaf. Art bought me a silver ginkgo leaf pendant a long time ago that I loved. In my exuberant desire to have it shine, I rubbed it too hard and broke it. The same thing happened to Tiffany with her ginkgo shaped earrings.
So anyway, KC has asked Tif several times to stop the car when she saw a ginkgo tree in some one's yard on the way to school. She wanted to collect a leaf or two. Knowing KC, she probably wanted pile of it. Whatever the case, Tif hasn't been able to get that leaf for KC.
I remembered her wanting them today so I asked Art to stop the car and I jumped out in the autumn wind and rain to collect a few leaves from a neighbor's yard before it blew out onto the street. One does these things for a granddaughter. We then drove home.
What a shock awaited us!
Right there in front of our house was a new ginkgo tree! The village truck was just pulling away after planting it because the wind had knocked down the ash tree that was near that area. Tif had a choice of three tree possibilities and the village had planted her first choice (for free). Because it was so late in the year, Tif thought they wouldn't be planting a tree until next year.
I wasn't with them when Art and Tif went to pick KC up at pre-school. We'd wondered if KC would notice the new tree in the front yard.
They all came in laughing. KC was squealing in delight, "Look Grandma! A ginkgo tree!"
Art says as soon as our house came into view KC was yelling, "A ginkgo tree! A ginkgo tree! We have a ginkgo tree!"
KC can hardly believe it! Neither can we. We told her she is certainly a lucky girl. First, she was able to get all the acorns she wanted and now she'll have as many ginkgo leaves as she can possibly play with. I wonder if she'll try to make a necklace with it.
I wish we could be here to see the leaves turn to gold.
Actually Tif and I have both loved the gingko leaf. Art bought me a silver ginkgo leaf pendant a long time ago that I loved. In my exuberant desire to have it shine, I rubbed it too hard and broke it. The same thing happened to Tiffany with her ginkgo shaped earrings.
So anyway, KC has asked Tif several times to stop the car when she saw a ginkgo tree in some one's yard on the way to school. She wanted to collect a leaf or two. Knowing KC, she probably wanted pile of it. Whatever the case, Tif hasn't been able to get that leaf for KC.
I remembered her wanting them today so I asked Art to stop the car and I jumped out in the autumn wind and rain to collect a few leaves from a neighbor's yard before it blew out onto the street. One does these things for a granddaughter. We then drove home.
What a shock awaited us!
Right there in front of our house was a new ginkgo tree! The village truck was just pulling away after planting it because the wind had knocked down the ash tree that was near that area. Tif had a choice of three tree possibilities and the village had planted her first choice (for free). Because it was so late in the year, Tif thought they wouldn't be planting a tree until next year.
I wasn't with them when Art and Tif went to pick KC up at pre-school. We'd wondered if KC would notice the new tree in the front yard.
They all came in laughing. KC was squealing in delight, "Look Grandma! A ginkgo tree!"
Art says as soon as our house came into view KC was yelling, "A ginkgo tree! A ginkgo tree! We have a ginkgo tree!"
KC can hardly believe it! Neither can we. We told her she is certainly a lucky girl. First, she was able to get all the acorns she wanted and now she'll have as many ginkgo leaves as she can possibly play with. I wonder if she'll try to make a necklace with it.
I wish we could be here to see the leaves turn to gold.
Next up: Gingko tea??? lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is like a miracle! KC is certainly a very blessed child.
ReplyDeleteI first saw a ginkgo at the monastery in Switzerland. The sisters told me it is a very primitive tree. Now from your link I learn it is a living fossil, dating back 270 million years.
Enjoy your new tree. And may KC always have her wishes fulfilled.
The exuberance of children keep us young. It is exciting to watch their intellectual curiosity. I find myself feeling like a child when watching them discover new things. She looks like a cutie.
ReplyDeleteDear Kay, since we both blogged about tree plantings today, would you mind if I "hijack" your blog in order to offer your readers a FREE TREE in Israel?
ReplyDeleteDear friends of Kay,
The Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemet) is offering you a free tree to be planted in Israel in honor of Gilad Shalit's release.
All you have to do is write a few words to the Shalit family.
The JNF will send them a certificate with your greetings.
The offer expires on Sunday.
Here is the link:
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Thank you and enjoy your tree!
These things usually happen in threes, so I wonder what the next wish of KC's will be fulfilled! Fun story and rather amazing synchronicity.
ReplyDeleteYou should give KC a gingko leaf necklace to keep for when she gets older! What a lovely keepsake that would be! Love the new tree!!
ReplyDeletewhat magic! too good to be true. I've never seen a ginko tree-guess I better look around...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise for KC to come home to!
ReplyDeleteKay, the water lily photo at the top of your blog is absolutely stunning!! Nancy
Beautiful header - what a gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeleteI bought a gingko tree for my parents many years ago.The leaves are lovely. I like fig leaves, too.
Wow! Your presence is creating wonderful magic for your granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteAs my Dad was retiring, he studied and became a Master Gardener, although we had crops and gardens all his life. His "Grandpa" tradition was to get a tree and plant it at each place his 6 grandchildren lived. Since there were only 2 grandsons, part of the tree planting ceremony included the first "watering" of the tree as only boys can do....guess we let him get away with that, as he was a class act otherwise.
I think your granddaughter is going to be a biologist.
DrumMajor
I'm so happy for KC, and I love Dina's offer to have a tree planted in Israel.
ReplyDeleteI love trees. When we bought this house, the middle of the back yard was nothing but lawn. The former owners probably loved it that way. But I've been planting trees and bushes ever since. They make me happy, although our lawn guy is out there with his leaf-blower today, probably muttering about me.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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What could top a box full of acorns...her very own gingko tree! What a fortunate child to have all her wishes come true. But of course it is the adults in her life that are so special to have gone out of their way to make it possible. Again, KC is such an aware child, maybe she will be a future botanist.
ReplyDeleteL.
Lucky KC. We have thousands of Ginko trees here in the Washington DC area. The fruit stinks but they are tough when it comes to traffic exhaust. I hope KC's tree is a male. Dianne
ReplyDeleteI love happy endings! Now I wish you and Tif could get new Ginko jewellery.
ReplyDeletethis is a sort of miracle
ReplyDeletefor a young girl
and her sweet family!
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This is one of the best stories ever!
ReplyDeleteOh now that is surprising...it is just as well the ash tree went as sooner or later the ash borer will reach your area too and we are going to lose all of our ash trees here in NY and many other areas...
ReplyDeleteMay all her wishes come true just like her previous ones :)Love :)
ReplyDeleteOur corner neighbor has their parking strip lined with ginkgo trees. When all the leaves fall, I say it's melted butter on the ground.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story! And yes, we do do those sorts of things for granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay!
ReplyDeleteit's called " Icho " in japanese.
there are lots of Icho at the park near my house.
now the green leaves look really beautiful but they turn yellow or gold soon.
I'll take the picture and show you:)
we eat the seeds of the tree called " Ginnan".
it smells bad under the tree when the seeds fall down but it tastes good!