Christmas 2016
As you get older the celebration of Christmas changes. The big change came, for me, on December 14, 2012 I could not put my finger on it.
...... Still there was something missing !
…….still there was something missing!
I stood in front of Walmart and handed out "comfort shawls" which I had crocheted. The shawls were beautiful! They were made with bright fun colors that made me smile to look at them. There was a nice fringe on the shawls which gave a calming glow. It was nice to be able to do that and see how much it meant to the people who took the shawls.
One day I made my way to our coffee group and I wore my Santa hat! We handed out cards to the staff and had a fun time both with our friends and the other people in Starbucks. Off to Quick Trip to get refueled. I was really trying to feel the Christmas spirit.
…...still there was something missing!
We met Joshua for lunch and we were happy to be able to spend time with him and grateful that he was here with us!
…...still there was something missing!
I played Christmas music, danced to " I want a hippopotamus for Christmas ", and spent a week trying to download Christmas ringtones! I said my prayers for all those who are sick, for those who are lost and those who have died and their families and prayed for peace!
…...still something was missing!
My daughter, who is on active duty in Washington D.C. helped lay wreaths on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. I wished I could be there helping her to make a difference...but I am too old to be climbing up and down on a semi truck! lol! I am so proud of her and the job she is doing!
......but still there was something missing!
Well, tonight it hit me....what is missing are the children! The children with their dancing eyes, their impish smiles and their sense of wonder and innocence! Then my mind went, once again, to the children of Newtown and their families and their friends and all who are mourning the loss of the children and adults who have died during this holiday season and their loved ones.. My heart goes out to all who have lost children and loved ones this holiday season. Knowing that the children and especially the children of Newtown are what are missing this Christmas, I will never forget the 26 people and will honor them each Christmas to keep their spirits alive!
....now I know what was missing this Christmas!
God Bless!
R.I.P.
December 14, 2012 will be remembered…..
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