Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection

My heart has been holding a lot this Christmas season, appreciating the time with loved ones and equally the time spent within the walls of my home.

Merry Christmas from our family.

This year, we have a special ornament on the tree. Last year I know my heart was still numb processing the grief of loosing my brother, along with the wild ride of our nephew being born the day after we said our final good bye to Adam. This year, feels more real, more permanent. I miss him that much more. I also know, he is near by, oh how I wish I could hug him.

The cup beside Adams angel, grateful our local funeral home provides these angel ornaments, is one we have had since the year we lost my husbands mom, my mother in law, who sadly passed a couple months before she was ‘officially’ my mother in law, she loved coffee. We have a coffee cup ornament with Diane on it.

Its funny when I am taking pictures, I do try to look at details, as well as the bigger picture, but sometimes that doesn’t happen and when I looked at this image on the computer, I saw it.

This ornament is my boy Elwood, my first dog of my own, he was by my side all the time until I went to school and then he was back with me, he helped raise up on our babies and welcomed us into our new home before it was his time to cross the rainbow bridge. The ornament underneath, was my brothers last Christmas with his family, in 2023. The one with the big smile that although slightly blurry you can still see – that’s my brother Adam. When I went to take the photo of Elwood and Becker’s ornaments, I hadn’t even paid attention to what was around. Appreciate this sign from above ❤

My Becker, he truly was one of the kids, the best dog for our kids to grow up alongside with. I am so grateful for him as my 2nd dog. I love these personalized photo ornaments! Some of my favourites on our tree.

This season is always so heart warming, this year does feel more bitter sweet, understandably. Im not sure yet on this journey how this will ever feel normal.

I am grateful for the loved ones within our life. To the ones who show up in even the smallest ways. Who see you for you.

Its reminded me the importance of presence and capturing moments that will forever turn into memories.

I am grateful for those who we have been able to spend time with over this Christmas holiday season and the many photos already captured!

Merry Christmas to all…