One Christmas, several years ago, a craft-oriented sister and her husband gave us an adorable snowman for the kitchen.
He carries a very endearing message and you can read it in the photos in this post.
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He's got the most darling face and is just a spot of cheerfulness in the kitchen.
I still love to pull the little snowman out to help adorn the kitchen but when I see him, my heart is so sad over the loss of guy as sweet and great as my brother-in-law.
For sure, he's looking down on us from the other world and smiling, just like that little snowman keepsake!
DO SOME OF YOUR DECORATIONS SPARK SAD MEMORIES?
What a wonderful way to keep your brother-in-laws spirit alive and have him remembered in your thoughts of Christmas. I love your treasured little snowman :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Susan,
ReplyDeleteYour Snowman is wonderful and brings back special memories of your brother-in-law. I have a few items that I cherish that remind me of the loved ones that are now gone, but they don't make me sad. I rejoice in them because these people were a special part of my life and still in my heart. There is a ceramic box on the post that Jess did yesterday that reminds me of my mom. How nice that you put your Snowman out every Christmas.
Love,
~Sheri
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say how sorry I am that you lost your dear brother-in-law. I'm sure he is always in your heart too.
Love,
~Me
I know seeing the cute snowman is bittersweet, like seeing the little angel which reminds me of my late mom.
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful you have something that brings you memories of him. That way you will never forget him. And it is so cute and so sweet.
ReplyDeleteYes - I certainly agree with you about having wonderful things to remind us of our loved ones!
sandie
Hello from Spain: I feel your brother in law's death by cancer ... A great loss. I like the snowman. I have some very pretty ornaments in my house that also remind me of people in my family died. I have a child Jesus in the manger of my grandmother .. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteYes, your little kitchen snowman must surely bring a bit of sadness, even with his happy grin. I have a Christmas card that my mom made me for almost 30 years ago wising us happiness in our new home. I always put in on the tree and like you feel a tinge of sadness.
ReplyDeleteEspecially at this time of year, I think our memories come spilling out, happy and sad. They are a part of who we are and make us the unique person we have become.
Enjoy your little snowman and the happy/sad memories he brings.
Love the Snowman.
ReplyDeleteSweet, warm memories of your brother-in-law!
A dear friend of mine died last month, and I have a handbell and glass nativity scene that she had given me. They sometimes bring a lump to my throat, but also make me so grateful for her, and, after a three-year battle with cancer, I know her suffering is over. Also, my brother died Christmas day seven years ago. All I could think of is that the considerable suffering he endured all his life ended with a Christmas celebration beyond our knowing!
ReplyDeleteA touching post...one never knows just how special a gift can become....
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!
I have a lot of Christmas decorations from friends and family that have passed on and in some ways they are sad because I realize that that parson is no longer with us but then I think of the happy times and memories of that person.....
Hugs,
Deb
He kinda looks like Ron, doesn't he! Ron was always so encouraging to me when I made my crafties. I miss those sweet words of encouragement so much!!!!!!!thanks for thinking of him!!!!!xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteVery very special decoration!
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