Lights and beads

This will be the year of the “no-ornaments Christmas tree.” Last Sunday we drove home from my dad’s funeral weekend in Michigan. That was the day we were to have our tree decorating dinner with our dearest friends in Carbondale. Unable to simply reschedule with Raymond & Jeanne, we thought we might hang ornaments after the girls arrived on the 21st. We realized we’d be taking them down and re-boxing them just four days later when we hit upon the idea of sparing ourselves that work and just let it go with lights, red-and-gold “bead-garland” and the angel on top. So 2012, when we said good-bye to my dad, will be the year of the no-ornaments Christmas tree…

A year ago (“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-12-23

[Sandy]

Beautiful capture of what must be a beautiful tree, but so sorry to read about your dad's passing. My sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

[Tara]

This is a really beautiful Thom. I'm sorry for the sadness around your dad this time of year. I bet that your tree is still really pretty - nothing wrong with minimalist and spending the time instead with your wife and daughters. Merry Christmas Thom.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

[Lisa Pouncy]

A time of mixed feelings for you and your family I'm sure. Best wishes to you and I'm sorry to hear about your Dad xx

[Rick Schies]

I think that is an appropriate choice, and also a very nice way to mark this time in your life, though a bit sad, it will have meaning.

[Jean Tookey]

Love and best wishes for 2013.