A very special tree

We went on a special walk yesterday. Mom and dad wanted to see this very special tree. You see they had a friend, a wonderfully beautiful friend. Her name was Karen Roderick Tummons. Big doc and the little dogs belonged to her, like dad and us belong to mom.


Mom’s face get’s real soft when she thinks about her, a little sad too. It seems she had to go away and leave all the people that loved her. Mom says it is a wonderful place she went to, and that she is happy there.

But she can’t help missing her, as she was such a bright spot in their lives. We never got to meet her, but mom says she would have really loved us, and she thinks she is taking care of Willy till mom and dad can get there, as Willy was one of her favorites.

Anyway we went to see her tree. On the walk in Masontown that we love so much, her family and friends had a tree planted for her. It seems that this was one of her favorite walks too. They wanted to honor her and  help make the trail a little more beautiful. Just like she made life a little more beautiful.

So Karen, this one is for you. Ride those horses , hug China and Willy. And bless Heaven with that beautiful smile of yours. We will all walk together again some day.

Love, Quigley and Annie, Camille and John (aka mom and dad)