& for the very first time, we got our tree not from home dept, but from a Christmas tree lot selling them in front of a church. They donate 30% of all profits to the church and also give them 15 ft trees, which we are very curious to stop by on Sunday and see! Besides that "warms your heart" revelation, we had our smoothest tree choosing in all our years. And that says a lot, because those days usually bring on an argument every year...(not proud of it) But what can I say, I'm passionate about getting the perfect tree, and its requirements also change from year to year. This year though, was different. Maybe it's a result of growing in my inner sense of peace, or the year of work I've done on gratitude or simply grace, but there were no tears or an awkward drive home; just happiness that we got a semi fat (my one requirements) 5 foot tree. Next year G knows, we're going for 7 footer! :) Christmas is all about Love, and the symbols we choose to bring into our home point to that Love. I'm so grateful. So this is Christmas.
