Clark Homestead: The Forest That Never Stops Giving

摘要

Almost every day I sit for long periods of time gazing out of my living room windows and I never grow tired of witnessing the graceful dance of the leaves in the wind, or tracing the lines in the tree bark with my eyes again and again, to see if a pattern or an image might become apparent. Just relaxing and observing. And remembering.You see, the majestic, enormous maple trees that surround my home along with the berry bushes, apple trees, andflower beds that have been added to our yard, and lovingly cared for by my wife over the years, remind me of my heritage. And, like the deep, long roots of those beautiful maples that surround me, my ancestors were solid, rugged individuals that carved abeautiful story that has led me to these moments. The moments that I cherish. Where I can gaze out of my windows and soak up the essence of nature. I seem to think such thoughts as, how does one begin toexpress the gratitude and thankfulness that I feel for this beautiful land that surrounds me? And how can I ever show my appreciation to my ancestors for all that they have entrusted to me for these many years?