Christmas Tree Squared

Monday was my last official day of work at Blockbuster. My boss usually works with me on Mondays and he has a quirky sense of humor (kind of like mine). He had a card from everyone waiting for me and a Christmas gift from him.

One of the things it contained was this nifty little Christmas tree kit. He knew we really couldn't put up a tree this year with everything crazy like it is so he got me one that I could put up. It stands about 15 inches tall. It isn't any old paper tree either. The detail is very elaborate. And its really pretty too.

I feel blessed to have worked at that store. I have had two managers with wonderful hearts whom I consider good friends. I will miss getting to enjoy their company for a few hours each week working together as a team. I thought losing Stacey (my first manager) would mean I wouldn't work there much longer. While I didn't, as it so happened, my new manager is not someone I minded working for at all.

And while he laughed off this paper tree, it really touched me that he chose to give such a thoughtful and considerate gift. I really hope for the best for him.

It occurs to me that on this year, when I lamented not being able to decorate for Christmas, God has provided not one but two Christmas trees for me -- both with a special meaning. How great and loving is my God!