This post is for January 3rd, 2010
MEMORY -
Peter WAS the essence of Christmas. The twinkle in his eyes was the same as the twinkle in Santa's. The magic he brought to our family seemed like it came straight from the mountain tops of the north pole. His smile spoke of pure joy ..... the kind you are most familiar with on Christmas morning. His ability to wrap a present so beautifully, you could have sworn an elf did all the work. His spirit soared through our hearts as fast as reindeer soar through the midnight's sky. His presence was more captivating than the tree that stands tall in Rockefeller Center. He was the essence ......
Everything about Pete radiated the feel of Christmas. Everything.
APPLICATION -
Today, I took down the Christmas decorations. I looked forward to having my house clean and color coordinating again, but I was going to miss the cheerfulness the decorations brought to our home. The little Santa by the front wouldn't greet me at the door anymore. The stack of magical books would no longer speak to my inner child. The lights in my home won't twinkle like the ones on my tree. The house won't carry a scent of mistletoe anymore, the scent that brought back so many warm memories from my childhood during the holidays. No, the house just wasn't going to be the same.
REFLECTION -
Decorations are put away and the house is clean. The mantle seems naked, the banister, a bore. The house smells sweet, but not of holiday cheer. Like the story of Cinderella, midnight has struck, and things have changed back to the way they usually are. I sit in silence missing the magic that is now stored under the stairs. I'll spend the rest of today figuring out how to bring about the essence of Christmas on a day out of December. Just looked at a picture of Uncle Pete and found the essence of Christmas. He's in my heart and therefore a special part of Christmas will be enjoyed all year long.
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