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My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

I’ve been seeing interesting trees this month. The variety of trees is endless, so it makes sense that there would be an array of trunk shapes. But I didn’t know the extent of how tree trunks can bend, stretch, and create new shapes like they do.

What seems simple and obvious doesn’t register until you start to wonder. Then, seeing it multiple times and wondering why it is the way it is, it begins to make sense. Ohhhhhhhhh.

When I’m in nature, I cannot not marvel at God’s creations. The colors, shapes, textures, sights, and its variety are spectacular. Its beauty is unmatched.

God has made them to bless and teach us.

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7-10

Wouldn’t this be an exciting tube slide for squirrels or any small animal? Weeeeeeeeee

I hope you get a chance to wonder at some strange or common things you see in nature. It could be flowers or weeds cheering you on your walk to the parking lot or the little patch of garden outside your house. It’s all around us! This COVID-19 staying home thing is making me rethink how to fill my day and what I need most.

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8 responses to “Trunk slide for squirrels”

  1. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

    Oh, yes, I can see it now: squirrels sliding down the trunk like TC from ‘Risky Business’. It’s always good to stop and marvel at nature.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Or maybe chipmunks, like the 3 chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, Theodore!
      Agree, nature is an amazing reflection of God’s creation and workmanship.

      1. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

        Yes! I love Simon, he’s my all-time fave!

        So true and I love His workmanship

  2. Linda Schaub Avatar

    Yes, this is a fun picture and it would make a great squirrel slide or a little “hidey-hole” to go in and get away from the hot sun or another squirrel if need be.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thanks! I couldn’t believe a tree could look like this. Buy why not?! I’m sure I’ve seen interesting trees before, but I didn’t notice. Nature is funky!!
      Your squirrel Parker and his buds would enjoy this slide!

      1. Linda Schaub Avatar

        Nature is funky for sure – you never know what you’ll see when you round a corner. Parker and his buds would enjoy it for sure!

      2. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        “Line up along this side, squirrel guests….6 feet apart please. Sorry for this inconvenience to our park guests during this COVID-19 pandemic. Your patience is much appreciated.” hahaha

  3. singlikewildflowers Avatar

    My favorite is Theodore! And their music is catchy. How do they sing so high an squeaky?!

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