The Ghost of Relationship Past had one family member who I miss today. Odd how these things hit you. It's the Christmas season and she loved Christmas more than anyone I've ever met. She used to have a Christmas tree in nearly every room in her house (that's not an exaggeration). I thought it was bit much at first, since I wasn't a huge Christmas fan, but she explained that it was the season of perpetual hope and joy: how could you NOT enjoy it? She was great.
She put on spreads that would rival those of Martha Stewart, and her home felt like MY home, it was that welcoming. I knew her for a short time and in that time, I felt a kinship with her somehow. She got along with everyone too...odd, since I didn't. But everyone loved her long time. She had this way of making everyone feel at ease, even when the turkey needed to be carved, gravy needed to be made, wine needed to be poured, and no one was sitting down yet. She took everything in stride, smiled, and enjoyed her life. It would be so nice to be friends with her still. Alas, when the Ghost goes, they all went with him.
I'm sending her telepathic Merry Christmas wishes, since I'm SO in the spirit this year. Thanks for being so wonderful.
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