I spent last friday with my sister putting up her tree and decorating her home. She was too tired from her chemotherapy and radiation to do much more than unwrap a few ornaments but she enjoyed it all the same. I wish I could have captured the joy on her face when we were all done, I know she sits and enjoys her tree and decor everyday! She is keeping her shopping to a minimum, mostly giving gift cards...running around to the stores is out of the question at this time. I'll be getting a list of the cards she needs and picking them up for her when I get mine.
It's funny how even though the passage of time, an illness or death in the family can change how we celebrate Christmas, the fundamental love and joy we have for each other still stands strong. Whether miles separate you from family or you have yours close by, always hold the love for them in your hearts and carry you Christmas there too.
May you all have a blessed Christmas and may the Miracle of our Lord's birth sustain you through the coming year. Wishing you all a year filled with endless love, good health and prosperity!
Love,
Diva
How true darling friend, all of it. All true.
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Wishing you joy in this Christmas season and all the best for your sister!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post. Peace to your sister and your whole family this Christmas! ~amy
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about missing shopping for toys, I feel the same way! I have a granddaughter now but at a year old she has so many toys already and tons of clothes so certainly doesn't need more. So, I'm sending a cheque to put in her college fund account, as well as a little tree ornament. The boys only want gift cards, mom also wants gift cards, Ross wants a couple of cowboy books...talk about easy shopping this year! lol
ReplyDeleteBless your heart for helping your sister make sure she has a lovely Christmas. No doubt looking at her tree brings a smile to her heart:-) xoxo
so true!! i'm also a member of the "toys-r-us-Christmases-past" club!! we still stuff stockings on Christmas eve, though....i will never give that up! i wish you peace, joy and much love this Christmas, sweet diva!! hugs, :))
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you gave your sister such a gift of joy! Happy holidays to you and your family.
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Amen! Christmas is nice, but in a way I am always glad when it is over. Blessings to your and family throughout the holidays.
ReplyDeleteMay you all have a blessed and peaceful Christmas filled with lots of joy and good things Diva! I send love and hugs and prayers. xxoo
ReplyDeleteYou will understand completely when I say that there are times that only the miracle of Christ's birth has sustained me.
ReplyDelete((hugs)) for you, girl....and would you please give an extra hug to Ceil from me. You don't have to tell her from whence it came. The hug is the important thing.
Have a good day, Diva!
Sending you and your sister and families hugs for the holidays..Wishing you all the joy and love of the season.
ReplyDeleteYou are better then me, I have barely started shopping yet, some years I have been known to shop on Christmas Eve! ;-)
Hello. It's nice to "meet" you. Such a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteWishing you joy and peace this Christmas!
:)many blessings, Doreen
Excellent work on doing your part for the economy! We are big fans of spreading good cheer and doing everything we can, around our local mall. That card is so pretty! I think I'll ask Santa for those boots :)
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have your shopping done and can enjoy the true days of hibernation. Have a blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteDiva - what a wonderful post. You brought tears to my eyes! It's all so true. I am wishing you a joyous holiday season, and the peace that it brings. xoxo Pam
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Diva! I miss Toys-R-Us too...heck, half the time, I brought home a toy for me as well as for my boys! ... I hope your sister gets through her treatment and feels better soon. A very blessed Christmas to you and your family. Hugs, Paulette
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so special to be with loved ones at this time of year! I remember working for weeks on end and then going south to my sister's for her last Christmas, I made her a three foot Santa, I will always remember how happy she was to get him.
ReplyDeleteI miss her the most at Christmas time, and my Mom, so that's why I love to give at this time......
Thanks for stopping by, good luck!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh, how I enjoyed this post. Thank for sharing the things of the heart. I'm so glad you are here to be your sister's guardian angel at this time. Last year at Christmas, my mom was still in her Assisted Living apartment. My story was almost identical to what you have shared here. She was too tired to help much, but oh the JOY on her face when it was completed!! It was an honor to serve her in that way last year. : )
ReplyDeleteI will send up prayers your way to sustain you through this time.
Take care,
Mary Lou
Thank you for getting it Diva darling.
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I loved this post. I am always behind during the holidays and sometimes forget to take a breath.
ReplyDeleteMay all the special blessings of the holidays be with you and your family Diva!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog via Joy's! I hope you will be back!
ReplyDeleteYes Christmas is a magical time and I am glad you are able to be helpful to your sister and and preserve the magic for her.
ReplyDeleteMay the Christmas be with you always. MB
What a beautiful post. I'm doing my part for the economy too!
ReplyDeleteI get up early (around five) every morning and write and this time of year, I turn the lights on the Christmas tree on and write by their twinkle. I love it!
Diva beautiful post...at this moment it did my heart so much good to read...Thank you! I hope you and all your family have a beautiful Christmas filled with the love of family & good friends! Besos, Rose
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