Stanley

i was given a baby tree.  

and i set him on my desk and i forgot about him.  he was not planted yet, just in a tube and all wrapped up.

i finally bought him some dirt and a pot, took him out of the tube, and fell in love with him on the spot.

i waited too long to plant him so he is now under strict supervision in the Care Unit of my back porch.  

i even said a few prayers over him because his tiny trunk was splintering.  i checked on him the next day and he was leaning sadly to the left as if he had given up all hope for life.  

i kept watering him and finally got some dental floss to tie him upright.  

so now i've got to patiently wait and see if he has taken root.

 i dream big dreams for him consisting of long branches and a steady trunk.  i told God that i would try not to take it personally if He decided to take his life.  

i see myself in this little guy- all bent, splintered and completely dependent on the Lord to bring him life and grow his roots deep.    

we will see.