Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Great Christmas Tree Tour: Ginger Simpson



This is my friend Ginger Simpson's Christmas tree. She decorates an adorable little tree each year, and this one is as cute as ever.


Virginia Collins fears her life is almost over. The one thing that still brings her joy is spending time with her young grandson, Davey. It's Christmas, and despite trying to view the holiday through a child's anxious eyes, Virginia still feels empty, alone and can't find her spirit. So many loved ones have passed, the yuletide is forever changed... until she receives a special Christmas Eve message.

Excerpt:
Tiredness pulled Virginia's mouth into a huge yawn. Tomorrow would be hectic with everyone there, dinner to prepare-a time to give thanks. It would be a good time to let go of her anger at God, if only she could. She had to restore her faith. for Davey's sake. Somehow! With her palms pressed together beneath her chin, Virginia repeated the same prayer she chanted nightly since her mother's death. "Dear Lord, please help me find forgiveness in my heart and to understand why things happen the way they do. I know you have a plan for everything, and I ask you to watch over my little grandson, especially. Keep him safe, and please, please help me to teach him right from wrong. Amen."

10 comments:

  1. A beautiful tree to go with a beautiful story!

    Maggie

    www.maggiedove.net

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  2. What a very cute tree. Alas we went to find ours last weekend and in our haste to clean the attic last spring. I think we've thrown it out. So I am not sure if we'll even put it up this year. Its so nice to see these on the tour.. Thank you all for sharing.

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  3. Ginger!! I didn't know you had a Christmas story. This one sounds very good!

    ~Phyllis~

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  4. Love the tree. I stopped decorating a couple of years ago and gave my tree to my son...so it's lovely to share yours in a pic, my friend. And I know your book is good too...Hugs, Tabs

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  5. Howdy, Ginger. What a cute tree. At least it has decorations on it. Mine's up, with lights a half dozen candy canes (just so I could throw the box away). Love the excerpt. Happy sales!

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  6. Ginger, did I know you have a Christmas story out? LOL, I can't remember!!!

    Sounds like a wonderful, heartfelt story. Cute tree, too.

    Luv ya.

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  7. Hi Ginger,
    Loved the tree you decorated it beautifully. Your story, sounds like a emotive, moving read.

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  8. Love your tree, Ginger. My very little one goes up today. I'm afraid my kitten would enjoy a big one too much.
    Merry Christmas!
    Paula

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  9. Thanks, Cheryl for giving me a chance to share a little Christmas with you and my other friends. Next year, I'm hoping to have a bigger, better tree, but for right now...this one does just fine. Happy Holidays, everyone!

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  10. Thank YOU for sharing with me and my blogger buddies.

    Merry Christmas!

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