Saturday, December 22, 2012

… it's the little things. . .



. . . from the availability of peppermint bark
(. . . & I love the little 'Dove' pieces of peppermint bark,
just the right amount!)


. . . to all the wonderful variety of poinsettia colors!
This one is in my bedroom.
It's the most wonderful coral-y pink tinged with red edges.
I love it, & I hope it lasts long into the new year. . .

. . . And then there is this very special ornament.

It has become my favorite.

A neighbor made it for Dad & I, five years ago.

She took the photo (my favorite) we had of Mom 
that was used in her memorial service program,

. . . & she placed it inside a glass ornament that she painted 
with delicate snowflakes.

Secretly. . . I never put it away. . . it hangs in a tree that I have in the house
. . . all year long.
. . . but for now, it is carefully placed beneath our little Christmas tree,
. . . reminding me of what a gift the time I had with her was.

It's the little things. . .
. . . that make the biggest difference to me.

I want to thank you all for visiting today,
& I pray that you have a very special celebration
of the wonderful gift that God has given us.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Bren

5 comments:

paulette said...

What a lovely way to remember you mom and keep her nearby all year long!! Very special! Thanks for sharing..You have a wonderful Christmas too...and all the best in the New Year!
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Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

The same to you Bren. You miss your mama like I miss my papa and most at this time of year.

luvtoquilt said...

Merry Christmas, Bren. Looking forward to another year of enjoying your blog and your wonderful creativity!

Vicky said...

A belated Merry Christmas, Bren. Wishing you joy in the new year!

Sewn With Grace said...

Merry Christmas, Brenda! I loved the Christmas ornament of your Mom so much that I made one for my friend who lost her mother a couple of weeks ago. I know that I will make more. I hope you and your Dad had a blessed Christmas!