Family trees & the circle of life
Life sure has a way of slapping you in the face and putting things in perspective. One minute you’re going through the monotony of your daily routine, the next you receive some earth shattering news. News that kicks your legs out from under you, puts you on your knees, and makes you question why you go through the motions of daily life without a thought of anything other than what’s right before you. Family trees and the circle of life are bittersweet. What starts out as a tree strong enough to withstand the fiercest of winds turns into a frail hollow frame with limbs that break with the breeze. As a child we go through our days without a worry in the world, allowing our innocence to steer our experiences. As young adults, we take on the world as an invincible warrior without a second thought on our rash decisions. We become parents and our once selfish ego abruptly turns into a nurturing parent who then dedicates our life to ensuring our child has anything and