What Kind of Tree Are You??

by Cindy Bultema | May 16, 2011 | Uncategorized | 6 comments

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Ever feel discouraged, defeated, and desperate for relief??

Unfortunately that’s me these days. 🙁

I’ve had a horribly painful ear infection since last week, and I’m just miserable.

I prayed all last night for an opening to get into my ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist). I called first thing this morning and the earliest I can be seen is next Thursday. Ugh.

Rather than lament in my misery, today I want to share something light, encouraging, and fun. I decided to revisit the Tree Test ~ one of my favorites 🙂

Want to play along?? Give it a try quick here (it only takes a quick second).

Here’s my Tree Test results…

You Are Charming and Energetic

You are a cheerful, funny person. You are in love with the whole world.

You are spontaneous and enthusiastic. You’re up for anything, especially adventure!

You are outrageous and sometimes even shocking. You can’t help it… you’re just being yourself.

You are curious about everything and have many interests. If something interests you, you investigate it.

These tests always crack me up! 🙂 Do you think this describes me (on my non-ear infection days)??

This Tree Test is cute, but my greatest desire is to be like the tree described in Psalm 1 NCV:

Happy are those who don’t listen to the wicked, who don’t go where sinners go, who don’t do what evil people do.

They love the Lord’s teachings, and they think about those teachings day and night.

They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don’t die.

Everything they do will succeed.

What about you?? What kinds of tree are you?? I’d love to hear your results!!

Have a wonderful, joy-filled week filled with God’s richest blessings!!

Blessings to you!!

P.S. I did just get an opening to see my regular doctor this afternoon! Hopefully I’ll be back to my “charming and energetic” (or so says the tree) self soon! 🙂

6 Comments

Crystal Frens on May 16, 2011 at 5:07 pm

"Confident and Dominant" LOL!
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Crystal Frens on May 16, 2011 at 5:12 pm

You Are Confident and Dominant You are a very independent, do it yourself kind of person. You've had to rely on yourself.You know how to be strong for yourself and the people you love. You have a protective streak.You sometimes come off as a little assertive. You know what you want, and you're not afraid to go get it.The only thing you require from people is that they're straight with you. You are ready for the truth. Think this is me?
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Missie on May 16, 2011 at 8:43 pm

I got a kind and sensitve tree…that totally relates to me! Thanks for sharing this test…hope your ear infection gets better soon!
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Mining for Diamonds on May 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm

Happy and Serene!!!
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Leah @ Point Ministries on May 16, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Hoping that you feel better VERY soon, my friend.
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Suzanne on May 18, 2011 at 12:58 pm

You are confident and dominant?!?!This made me laugh:)
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