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Heather Cadenhead's avatar

This was beautiful, Loren, and I know all too well the bittersweetness of ornaments on a Christmas tree. I now have my grandparents’ angel topper (though it is small and I use it as an ornament instead of a tree topper) and every time I glance at it, it seems wrong that it should even be there. It should still be on their tree, in their house—but it isn’t somehow. I carry the grief and joy alike in that reality. I loved reading about Keren’s classroom as well; what a gift that you have those ornaments. Praying a merry Christmas for you and yours!

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Loren Warnemuende's avatar

Thanks Heather!

It’s all such a mix, isn’t it? Yet I wouldn’t take any of it away. I love hearing about your grandparents’ tree topper!

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Lindsey Gallant's avatar

Thanks for sharing this glimpse into your Christmas! It’s inspiring me to find something we can make with our hands in our family this year.

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Loren Warnemuende's avatar

Yesterday I put together a “simmer pot” after reading how in Glad and Golden Hours. It was so simple, but scented the house for the whole day—a joy for all of us. I’d love to hear some of the things your family is doing!

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Gina Gallagher's avatar

What beautiful memories, Loren. I can just picture many of those precious things around your house and on your tree. Blessings and joy this Christmas.

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Loren Warnemuende's avatar

May your season be joy-full, too, Gina!

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Jason Leslie Rogers's avatar

I love our homemade Christmas ornaments, and also the store-bought ornaments that were given to us as special gifts by people.

I enjoyed reading that quite a lot. I'll come back and read that again later this week. Thank you for sharing.

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Loren Warnemuende's avatar

Thanks, Jason! And yeah, ornaments are so special.

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