Remembering Alice

Today is the winter solstice....the day with the least amount of light and it seems kind of fitting that it's been gloomy and raining almost all day. But there's something about the lights of a Christmas tree on a dreary day that help make everything seem like it's going to be OK.

A dear friend of Margie's passed away a few days ago.  Alice was in her mid 90's and lived a full life...nevertheless it was a sad surprise. Not that long ago she was playing dominoes, probably dusting, and enjoying her beautiful Christmas trees.

Alice's trees were amazing.  I took these pictures last year when I visited her home a few doors down from Margie in Colorado.  The tree in her living room was all white with touches of red....mostly from sweet little cardinals.  It was magical....and boy did she love showing it off.

Even a little white bunny was peaking out between the branches. If it was white...it got tucked in the tree. Such a delight!

Alice had another tree in her TV room....this one more homespun and decked out in all the colors of the rainbow. 

Remembering Alice and her beautiful trees on this dark and gloomy day has helped me appreciate the beauty and comfort of my own tree and reminded me that for all kinds or reasons the holiday season can be tough and a little blue for some. Wishing you peace and comfort today...and remember...it gets a little brighter every day starting tomorrow.