A zelkova tree

We have had a tall zelkova in the same property between our house and another which my parents used to live. It was too hot for my parents to live there during summer months. And we have planted a young zelkova tree, 2 or 3 meters high, before our parents' house to protect from the harsh sunray almost 40 years ago. It has grown so big and branch lopping has been necessary for a few times. This kind of tree won't require that procedure but could have naturally showed a beautiful form if it were planted at a large place but not a house property like ours. It has worked, though, as a heat protection tree for that long time.

This picture was taken in the fall 7 years ago. The branches had been grown even bigger than this. There were fallen leaves on the roof of the building late in fall. We started worrying it could fall down on the house by high wind etc some day. After contemplating of cutting it down for a long time, we have concluded to do that at present. The gardener whom we have asked to do gardening for the past years told us he could do it. It was finally felled down by him yesterday. 

At my age, I feel sad to part from something especially if it is something alive. Guilty to fell down a tree because of putting an end to its life.  Sooner or later, however, we should leave here for somewhere else or even for heaven. Separation is inevitable. Just like my parents having lived for decades. 

We should be pleased to be able to plant flowers or bushes of trees in the place where that zelkova tree has occupied. Life is still going on even if something is lost.