It was 2006 and my friend Janet was visiting Bill and me here in Virginia. We were Christmas shopping at a lovely country store when she came upon some sparkly pomegranates and bought them all.
Always attempting to follow Janet’s lead for innovative decorating ideas, I wanted those poms too. I had no idea what to do with them but I was moaning and groaning anyway because the shop was all sold out. “Oh well,” I thought, “I wonder what she will do with them as she decorates her home for the holidays.”
Much to my amazement, Janet gave me the ornaments and then went even further. Using the poms, she devised a lovely centerpiece for my holiday table. It is Christmas 2014 and I am still beyond grateful.
Of course I realize “it is more blessed to give than to receive,” but in some cases the recipient feels forever blessed for such signs as this beautiful gift of friendship.
I have re-constituted Janet’s Pomegranate Centerpiece every year since. Janet may not be visiting this year, but our friend is definitely at our table.
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