Can we count the contributions Trees make to our life?
I used to enjoy tree climbing when I was young. But I have forgotten what I used to like and enjoy about it. These days I get worried when I see children climbing trees up to the top branches. Having realized I used to do the same, I always hold my breath and close my mouth for uttering a word which may scare children while climbing trees. I always pray they come down safely as they climb up safely with a lot of happiness too. Children know why tree climbing is good. I guess we can all try to climb, and can find this secret even if we never climbed any tree before in our life. This is the time that the Lord has made for us to try to climb a Tree.
I asked a five year old boy called Trevor about what he likes about tree climbing and I was amazed at his spontaneous response. “I like climbing Trees because I find birds hiding there from people who destroy their nests.” I had forgotten about birds nesting up there and trying to find safety.
This was a very wise response which I never expected from his age. I took it as advice to value and protect the weak and defenseless creatures of God. How do birds find protection in Trees?
Think about this reality of life which brings us very near to the Tree of Wisdom.
Trees provide this care and protection to delicate life in a unique way.
Hi friends, I want to share with you my insight about the “TREE OF WISDOM.” I want to invite you to join us in following the growth of this TREE. Let us remember that every part of the Tree has a special role to play in its life and growth. As we are planting it, we shall need to water it as well, as it continues growing and spreading its branches, providing wisdom and shelter to many poor children in Northern Uganda.
Let’s join hands to tend the Tree of Wisdom in order for it to grow and provide Hope , Shelter, Wisdom, Knowledge, safety and above all protection to poor children who lack the basic necessities of life. Let the Tree of Wisdom grow to protect these children from situations which can destroy the “NESTS” of their future and give them a new opportunity to grow in Wisdom.
I thank all who want to join hands in planting this TREE of WISDOM. You are the Leaves, Trunk and Roots. The beautiful leaves sometimes mixed with flowers will tell how strong the Tree is and the Trunk will determine the direction the tree is taking while the Roots will tell how firmly the Tree is standing.
Anyone of us can choose to be part of our TREE of WISDOM. All parts are important, and the Tree cannot stand when some parts are not there.
I LOVE THE TREE OF WISDOM
Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe
