We buried our mother’s ashes in front of our family cabin yesterday, and planted a Japanese maple on the spot. Mary Joe MacDonald, 1931-2000.

@macgenie That’s so beautiful. May her tree grow big and strong.

@macgenie that’s beautiful 💗

@macgenie this looks like a beautiful tribute to your Mom.

@macgenie May her tree keep loving watch over the MacDonald compound for years to come (or, “live long and prosper”).

@macgenie May those who see the tree feel the comfort of your mother’s memory.

@vasta @schuth @smokey Belated thanks for the kind words. It took us a while to decide what we wanted to do with the ashes, but when we did, it turned out perfectly.