This post is for Saturday 12/4/2010
MEMORY -
Christmas was a time of year that brought about many traditions. One of my favorite traditions was Pete's very own "Christmas Tree Lane". We headed over to Uncle Pete's house to open gifts on Christmas morning. Pete welcomed us in, while the sound of Christmas carols rushed out the door. To our surprise, we were walked into a lane of snow covered presents. Peter had made a trail of presents that started at the front door and ended at the tree sitting in the living room. I walked down the trail in amazement, as I had never seen anything like this before. It was beautiful!!!!! He titled it "Christmas Tree Lane" and created it every year on Christmas morning. His way of spreading the magic on the most magical of holidays.
APPLICATION -
My lunch consisted of great company, great food and great memories. My friend and ate our way through a hearty Bar-B-Q platter while sharing family stories from past holiday celebrations. Pete's special tradition came up in conversation as I began to explain how happy I was to have surprised Pete with my own Christmas tree lane the year before he passed.
REFLECTION -
Magic can be pulled from a hat, out of a sleeve or even taken from sight. Pete's magic was pulled from his creativity, taken from his heart and presented for all to enjoy. Christmas Tree lane will forever be in my family. Preserving Uncle Pete's magic means more to me now than it ever did before.
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