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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
May your season be joy-full, too, Gina!
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.
Thanks, Jason! And yeah, ornaments are so special.