But Tim, the old oak that naturally showed it's effected growth, deadwood and all, might be more indicative of the trials and tribulations we endure thru-out our unions. We were also matrimonied underneath a giant oak's protective splendor, and recall a small limb failure during the ceremony as a squirrel protested the gathering under his domain. I had to chuckle, of course the women (in laws) had to find fault with it later. He he.
This last couple weeks have tested our humanity - you lost a friend, we all lost a colleague. There's been a few more, and we feel those as well. A test of our human spirit, if we felt nothing there's no hope in humanity. I'm truely sorry for the pain, but again, we endure...we have to.
Just the realization that someone's attained something otherwise impossible. When she hit the ground (although I was watching a T.V. way after the fact) I was there with her, could indentify the feeling, a true gift that she inadventantly gave me (us). Those tears I cherish, there were tears of joy, not sorrow.
Ten years ago they told me I had a year max, less more than likely. Lymphoma and bad. Long story, but the bone marrow trial I enrolled in after failed chemo, I was expected to be the first mortality and I accepted that, thinking at least one thing of my life might benefit others. Out of the 50 enrolled, I am the only survivor. Two major tests on mortality since - 70mph head-on, no seatbelt. Abduction, beating, and gunshot, no first aid for days.
Each and every time, Like the resolve Patty's shown, I've come back but with a little extra something each time. I saw and felt that in her as the cameras showed the hug her husband gave her when she hit the ground. We saw the true human spirit and it's not something we experience everyday. That's why I am so moved by the show, by her, and by all the ones who were part of it. It was muchmore than a simple gathering in the woods, much more than simple respect and awe for a giant tree - it was something humans have in each of us but are often too busy or sidetracked to witness, experience, or even understand.
The show, short as it was, made my day.