My Mother in Law Sent Us a Christmas Tree and Insisted We Decorate It for the Holiday, I Was Such a Fool for Listening to Her

The event taught me that sometimes it takes a crisis to clear the air and make room for something new to grow.

As Brent and I stared at the empty spot, we envisaged a new beginning for next year’s celebration, free of hidden intentions and burning trees, but with genuine connection and the opportunity to make our own traditions.