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Friday
Dec252009

Merry Christmas!

DateFriday, December 25, 2009 at 4:00AM

As you celebrate the holidays with your families and as we remember those who are no longer with us, I just thought I'd share a couple of ornament ideas I've used since losing my dad. The first is one that I'm sure many have seen in catalogs and such. I personalized it with a photo of my dad on one side (used Ranger's glass slides) and this poem on the other side:

I love you all dearly,
Now don't shed a tear.
Cause I'm spending
my Christmas
With Jesus this year.

I made one for my mom and each of my brothers and sisters as well. 

The second ornament idea is one that I hadn't seen as much. Simply take a feather and put it inside a glass ornament. Then include this poem:

A feather from an Angel is one we hardly ever see.
But this one is quite different and as special as can be.
This feather's a reminder of a special person's love,
who is now a Guardian Angel watching and protecting you from above.

Here's hoping that your holiday is going well and that you find peace amid the feeling that someone is missing from the celebrations. If you have any holiday ornament or gift ideas similar to these, we'd love to hear them!

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found your blog this Holiday season. I really appreciate what your doing. I a have lost a few family members this year and your blog is very helpful. thank you.

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