Merry Christmas 2015
˜Twas the night after Thanksgiving and all alone in the house I was reflecting on how life had changed since the death of my spouse A lifetime of blessings and memories shared Still praising Jesus that we had been paired. The children were once nestled snug in their beds, But they quickly grew up when…
Blue Christmas…reflecting on living between the advents
It is hard to admit because it feels shameful to be sad, but the fact of the matter is that this season is not easy for me. I guess I feel guilty and embarrassed that I can only outwardly appear to be composed and at peace when inwardly I feel that my grief is so…
Share Your Christmas!
Last year I posted the things I hate about Christmas….This year I thought I would find out what everyone else likes… (and share my own too) Respond if you want to! Last year I posted the things I hate about Christmas….This year I thought I would find out what everyone else likes… (and share my…
Bah Humbug! What I don’t like about Christmas!
This is what I plan to put on my facebook page every day in Dec., but some of you don’t like that I am “being so negative” and a “hater”! I am sorry! It was meant to be a fun way to poke fun at some of the junk that has messed up Christmas. And…
Annual Update
Jim is the one who took care of the Christmas card and letter updates every year. So, now that I am in charge, you are lucky to get anything at all. Having said that, I do know that many of you have asked about how we are doing and wishing you had an update. So…
May it always be Christmas in your heart!
Merry Christmas 2011! We are trying to make new traditions, which time honored traditions to keep, and to enjoy our celebration without Jim. Last year was a blur since Jim had just left us for heaven and everything ached. This year we are still finding it is difficult since Jim left a huge hole in…
The Gift no one wants for Christmas
This entry is moved from 12/4/10 blogspot site The Gift no one wants for Christmas Welcome to my first blog on this site as I make the move from Caring Bridge; I am not sure how I feel about this, but we will try it for a while. It may morph into something else. We…