November 28

I am thankful that the Christmas season has begun, even though I still have a lot to do. I am thankful that we had time to put up our tree today. Lucy loves this tree, but she really didn't want us to put ornaments on it; she liked them better in a pile where she could pick them up and look at them closely.

This tree means a lot to me. A few years ago, I really had no desire to put up a tree. I was at Garden Ridge and saw this tree. It has big ball lights on it, and they blink off and on in patterns of different colors, to music, if one desires. I ran into some friends that day and showed them the "tree that does tricks!" They loved it, too! I decided I would get it and decorate it entirely with star ornaments. I bought some there, and then kept my eyes open for more stars in the next few days. I was inspired and became excited about having a tree again! I will never forget the way that tree made me feel that year...I still love it...it now has more than just stars on it. I am so thankful that I came across this happy tree those years ago that helped me through a very difficult time! Now it brings great joy to Lucy...we left it up way past Christmas last year, because when she would wake up each morning, she would point at it and want it turned on! Great tree!