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The Bottle Tree: A Father's Day Story

6/19/2016

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The bottle tree was a project made out of love from many hands. ​Dad had started collecting bottles many months ago. He carefully placed each bottle on his back porch and before long, he had collected many beautiful glass bottles.  

Dad enlisted my husband to pick up the wood with strict instructions on the diameters and the kind of wood he wanted. He then asked his nephew to be the man to cement the wood into the ground and make the holes for the dowel rods. ​My brother attached the rods and placed the cap on top.

My Dad then started the job of priming the wood. He would reach as far as he could, standing for only a minute, but to only fall back into his wheel chair. Since dad is disabled, he could only reach so far, but to our surprise he reached very far. The remainder of the bottle tree had only a few inches left to the top from being primed completely. My brother then stepped in and finished the priming.

The next phase was the final application of paint! Once again Dad did the best he could, but as with the priming, there was still a few inches where he could not reach. When his neighbor happen to peek over the fence, he saw my Dad trying so hard to paint this wood. He gladly offered his assistance and painted the last bit of the bottle tree.

​Today on Father's Day, as we were visiting my Dad, we looked out to see the finished product.
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Of course there was on thing missing...The colorful bottles!


"Dad lets go put the bottles on the tree!" I said.

"Oh I don't know...its pretty hot out there!" Dad replied.

"We can do it! You can tell us where they go!" I insisted.


​So with Dad being the great instructor, my husband and I placed the bottles on the tree as Dad saw fit.

I knew there had to be a moral to this story somewhere,  or perhaps just a feel good story to share on this special Father's day. 

​As with many lessons my Father has taught me through the years, this bottle tree cried out with one I will never forget. The making of this bottle tree illuminated the
act of giving by many hands to accomplish one purpose!

​Surely...this was a picture of the best side of life and human nature in action!

When the world steps in to help one another; ​something beautiful happens!
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12 Comments
Vicki link
6/19/2016 08:00:09 pm

Dear Kimmie,
This is a story about beauty - the beauty of love, teamwork, carefully collected beautiful objects, and then the beauty of finally having it all come together as an amazing celebration.
What a lovely Father's Day reminder to everyone.
Hope your day has been beautiful too, dear friend,
Hugs, Vicki

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Kim Thompson
6/20/2016 09:44:20 am

Dear Vicki thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. :)We had a really nice father's day. We helped my youngest with her yard, visited with my father and finished his project. We had a delicious lunch with the girls. Truly a wonderful day.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

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Mike
6/19/2016 08:59:52 pm

Hello Kimmie. What a wonderful story. Your Dad has such a tight support group around him. The bottle tree looks great!
Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers in your group.

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Kim Thompson
6/20/2016 09:45:21 am

Thank you Mike! We are blessed to have my dad with us for another year. He truly is amazing in all he attempts to do. His can do attitude has taught me so much. Hope you had a wonderful Fathers Day as well.
Love,
Kimmie

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femmeflashpoint link
6/20/2016 09:36:10 am

Kimi,

This is a new favorite for me of your work. So happy your pa got it finished in time for Father's Day and loved the lesson you shared from it.

The tree is beautiful!

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Kim Thompson
6/20/2016 09:46:21 am

Thank you so much Femme. I know I have not been writing lately as life has been so busy but when the inspiration comes I have to share. LOL Hope all is well on your side of life.
Sending lots of love
Kimmie

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Sannel link
6/26/2016 08:21:27 am

Dear Kimmie,

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story about your Dad and his bottle tree, and the thoughtful lesson behind it. What a lovely and colorful piece of art to have in ones garden. I love it! :)
Sending lots of love and hugs to you,
Sannel

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Kimmie Thompson
6/27/2016 08:00:21 am

Thank you dear Sannel! Sending big hugs from Texas!!!

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Maria link
6/26/2016 09:04:27 pm

Beautiful story and the picture is lovely, dear Kimmie.

Your Dad is indeed a wise teacher, as are you. Love you, Maria

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Kimmie Thompson
6/27/2016 08:02:40 am

Thank you Maria! Learning lessons in the most simplistic way seems to stick with me. Dad is a good teacher. Love and hugs!!

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Shauna
7/15/2016 12:01:33 pm

Beautiful story and beautiful bottle tree, Kimmie!

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Kimmie Thompson
7/24/2016 08:20:53 am

Thank you Shauna God bless you!!!

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