It turns out that my observation that the frying of our tree being a fitting end to 2020 was premature, for our SiL (he's still technically that) has rehabilitated it. It was more than burnt wires, but other parts too, but he has able to replace all, and the tree shines brighter than ever. Although the bulb was still in working order, he replaced that as well with a halogen one that won't heat up and burn our house down
SiL bought the parts and did the work as a Christmas present, for which we are thankful and joyful.
We have our tree back, and perhaps this presages that in 2021 our lives may also be restored to something resembling what they were.
I note in passing that the background light that you see through the window (above) traditionally stays on all night on Christmas Eve rather than shutting it off at bedtime.
So all is calm but all (or at least some) is bright.
Wherever you are, I hope that both Christmas Eve and Day bring you a measure of joy. It has been a difficult year for many, but we can also be thankful for all of the good that we continue to have as we anticipate better times ahead.
19 comments:
Yeah to having your tree back to working and shining brightly, a wonderful gift indeed and very thoughtful as well. Wishing you all the best of the holidays and a brighter New Year. And, we also light our tree all Christmas Eve.
Beautiful! What a thoughtful SIL you have...and a really sweet gift that now you've got the enjoyment of the beautiful colors throughout the holiday!
How wonderful to have your tree back! What an enterprising fella your SiL is. And I too wish you and your all the very best for the holidays and beyond. :-)
Christmas blessings from Cyprus! Wishing you all the best.
Agree.. Hope you and yours have a happy day today, tomorrow and maybe even next year.
I am pleased to read that Santa has been vaccinated. And Santa is leaving New Zealand now. Hope your day is happy. Regards, Mary and Jim and entourage.
That looks beautiful and peaceful. I'm hoping for a better 2021 although there will be sadness ahead for my family with my dad's diagnosis. One day at a time. Enjoy your Xmas and holidays!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas to you, too.
I think SILs are grand!
Mine has helped us out many times.
I'm so glad you are back in the light business!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Good for your (technical) SIL! May it be a portent for the year to come! And a Happy Christmas to you and Sue!
Merry Christmas , be covid safe, be happy x
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
What a clever son-in-law! Most of us would just have had to throw that beautiful tree away.
Merry Christmas from small town Kansas USA
Glad you have your tree back. Merry Christmas to all your family.
Aha! The tree is revived! One of those little Christmas miracles. ;)
Merry Christmas to you both!
I love the George C Scott version of a Christmas Carol. I did not get to see it this year. But I did watch "It's a Wonderful Life", and it still makes me cry. My husband sitting beside me said, "Have we ever seen this movie before?"
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Merry Christmas from our house to yours.
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