This is probably one of the most treasured Christmas angels I own. She graced the top of many a tree while I was growing up. When I noticed she was being somewhat neglected after my mother's passing, I rescued her and brought her home. Since I already had another special angel for the top of my tree (one my mother actually made) she joined my special angels on the mantel to celebrate the birth of Christ with the shepherds and wisemen in my creche. I love her expression which, to me, is quite serene.
Lovely commentary Ann, goes well with a very lovely photo. I always love Christmas as a child and I still do now as an adult. The birth of Christ just gives us so much hope.
@karenann Thank you Karenann! I kept debating as to give her a full shot (her dress and wings are of gold and silver embossed foils), or a close up of her face. The full shot was just too regal for serene, so I ended up with the portrait. @digitalrn Thanks Rick! I'm not sure where she came from, but I always had the feeling she was expensive by the way my mother took care of her. It was a real privilege to be the one to put her on top when I got older.
@mrssmith I certainly understand that. This is the first time we've had a tree up in years. And I should actually say, "I've" because Jeff could care less if we had decorations up at all (which adds to the loss I feel at this time of year). He's a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas- too many bad ones in his childhood I guess. And I'm the complete opposite. Which doesn't make for a good match at times. But we've traveled to our sons' homes or to my sister's for Christmas in the last decade so for me there was no reason to go through the trouble- especially now with my arthritis the way it is. But this year Leigh and Sam, our grandchildren, are coming, so for me it was worth the physical challenge to put it all out. And I think I needed it for myself too. I know it can't bring back what I'm missing, but the memories and joy of Christmas past are still so much a part of me, that by cutting it off for so long was doing more harm than good. So, even though I cried a good deal of the time, I decorated the house and put up a tree while Jeff was staying overnight at his brother's home. And in spite of the fact that he's "not into it", I love seeing the lights and special things of Christmas all over my house.
December 10th, 2011
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@sarasdadandmom Thank you Terry- she is on the delicate side.
@daveanajao Thank you Dave- yes He certainly does!
@kerristephens Thank you Kerri!
@digitalrn Thanks Rick! I'm not sure where she came from, but I always had the feeling she was expensive by the way my mother took care of her. It was a real privilege to be the one to put her on top when I got older.
@cimes1 Thank you Carole!
I'm really thankful for your faithful views and support! Enjoying the challenge Alia!