A Free Christmas Tree

--by karenique31, posted Feb 28, 2008

I lost my son in a car accident in June of 2001.

My son was only 21 at the time and had been so full of life and hope. Christmas was especially hard for me that year and I had not gotten around to buying a tree.

Finally, on Christmas Eve, my other son urged me to try to find a tree. I drove around town but all the Christmas tree lots were dark and empty. On a whim, I went to the place where my late son had worked as a teenager selling Christmas trees. It too was closed but a young woman getting into her car asked if I was looking for a tree.

We started to talk and when I told her about my plight she said the store had left the last few trees out back for anyone who needed one, for free! She may never know it but she made my Christmas so much brighter that year. I still get emotional when I think of it.

The kindness of a stranger (and I like to think maybe a sign of my son from heaven) gave me back the joy and spirit of Christmas!

Thank you, whoever you are!

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Posted by karenique31
Feb 28, 2008
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falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: This is another one of those mysterious stories which make you feel that there are no accidents. I am so sorry about your precious son. I send you love.

athen's wrote: what a blessing.... maybe your son was sending you his Christmas love with that tree

dancingDog wrote: Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and inspiring story - I'm sure she will be pleased to know that she was able to help you regain some joy after such a terrible tragedy. It shows us that our small acts of kindness may have a big impact :)

brighteyes wrote: This is another "Awww" story that touches my heart....

I do believe our love ones remain with us, just on a different energy level once they pass on and also that your son indeed had a hand in ensuring you had a bright Christmas but working through a willing people down here on earth...if we all remain open, we can all be of service.

Thanks for sharing....Brighteyes ;)

katlampi wrote: That is a very touching story, Karenique! Just when you are losing faith in human nature, kindness and generosity comes your way to prove you wrong. Thank you for posting this! :)

karenique31 wrote: thanks all for your responses, I was really needing to share this story!

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