Oak tree                               Henry Keller

The Ladybugs and the Acorn

               
            We visited Bob and Mitzi shortly after they completed the addition to their new home in Tehachapi.  While there we went for a scenic hike in the nearby hills.  During this adventure, we discovered a hatch of ladybugs on the ground – more than the eye could take in. 

The night we got word that Bob had passed away, a lady bug landed on John’s shirt sleeve while he was in the kitchen… a sign from Bob.

     

             On another trip while Bob and John were out hiking, Bob pointed out the acorn woodpecker holes in the oak trees.  The birds drill holes in the bark of the trees and then stuff acorns in them for later food.  Well, John picked up several of the acorns himself, and Bob said why not plant them.  We now have a very nice sized oak tree in our yard.  

             Great memories were created during our visits with Bob and Mitzi.  Whenever we see a lady bug or a valley oak tree, we will think of them. 




John and Lisa Teichert
Olympic National Park