Excellent write-up!
Sharon, I've really been looking forward to this one (and NOT because you quoted me, you sneak! *grin)
What a nice journey to read about, Vic and Hank! From a tree in the woods standing tall and giving, sharing itself with you, and the babies planted multifold in its place, to visiting the sawmill and back home again. Back "home"...well, everyone knows that's where and what sets the foundation for our best growth in life, eh? What's really cool is how Hank and Vic, and others like them, take a tree that could've turned into death and decay and preserves it for future generations to come in so many other forms. What a talent. What a treat! Good going!
Hugs to the trees, the tree huggers, and to those who write about them!
Shoe