Rings of life
Have you ever looked at a log and thought about the growth rings? What causes some to be darker than others? Why are some thicker and others thinner? Why do some areas seem smooth and others bumpy? Without getting into the nerdy science bits, there are a number of things that affect those rings. The temperature. The amount of rain. Potential abuse to the tree. There are numerous factors impacting the growth rings that develop over the years. Rings which determine the strength, shape, and size of the tree as it grows. What shapes the growth rings in our lives? This week I spoke to a friend whose daughter lost her best friend in a tragic car accident. While I cannot directly relate to her experience, discussing this situation reminded me of my mom's death in a car accident almost 19 years ago. I imagine that in this moment, that young lady can't picture the rest of her life without this friend. I am sure they spent countless hours together and her unexpected death has cre
