This month of December for Debra is "the most wonderful time of the year". Since before Thanksgiving we have had the Tree up and after all the years of collecting ornaments and related hanging objects, every branch is filled. The tree then is symbolic for all the extended reach and sprouts that have become our extended joy. Assuredly everyone was remembered by Deb with gifts, thought fullness, prayers and visits. I think this picture captures some of the vitality, surrounded by presents, that Deb radiates on Christmas morning. And she writes on a picture laden attachment e-mail Friday: "only 364 more days... "