Question: But in the meantime what was I to do?
I wasn't sure how to proceed for the time being.

Answer: yes

Question: and realized that that was the first time in my life i had seen trees lose their leaves and uh and course when spring and everything came out again
I've seen trees lose their leaves many a time.

Answer: no

Question: okay well good talking to you good night
I'll talk to you again tomorrow.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell