I started this blog at the urging of friends and family in April 2010 when my husband and I were given an opportunity to relocate in Maryland for one year. We have now returned home to Arizona and continue to walk by faith as we watch God orchestrate the adventures in our lives. I invite you to share in our adventures as we watch God at work!

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7



Friday, December 9

20/100... Mystery Christmas Tree

The Arizona Republic ran a story on the front page on November 29, 2011 about the Mystery Christmas Tree just north of Sunset Point Rest Area on I-17. According to the article, people who wished to remain anonymous trimmed the juniper tree in Christmas splendor every year during Thanksgiving weekend for the past three decades. Until this year. We checked it out for ourselves today on our way to Flagstaff.

Mystery Christmas Tree

The tree has also been decked out with American flags on the 4th of July and with yellow ribbons showing support for US troops deployed overseas. We saw remnants of these today- but no glittering Christmas ornamentation.

No one knows why the tree wasn't decorated this year. Or what, if anything, happened to the Christmas elves who surprised and delighted motorists for more than 30 years. But I think the Christmas cheer they humbly spread, seeking neither recognition nor thanks, should be an example for us.

Thumb Up or Down: Neither, since it wasn't decorated
Miles Round Trip: see next entry
Miles to Date: see next entry
Date of This Trip: December 9, 2012
Posted by Kristin at 10:58 PM
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2 comments:

  1. JanneDecember 11, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    That looks cool!!

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  2. Mike and LaurieDecember 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    That is so sad that it is not decorated this year and really makes you curious as to why. Hope the rest of your trip was more eventful.

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