It is time for new traditions, memories to be created, while still honoring some of our old and comforting traditions and recipes and family keepsakes. I miss my Mom a lot! last year we were so busy with the huge move that the chaos distracted the loss. This year? I feel ever emotion of loss and also every memory of what was AND her love is every where, eternal within, ingrained and alive. Such a gift!!
":ACT THREE" IS TAKING CENTER STAGE. :-) I may re-name or start a new blog titled "ACT THREE". I am thinking about it.
Here are some pictures..
Thanksgiving bounty, so many blessings
And so the Season is here. A time of hope and promise to sustain us throughout the year. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season filled with the love of family and friends and blessings.
Oh, everything looks so beautiful, Gail!! You're waaaaay ahead of me -- I'm just starting the Christmas decorations. Of course you're going to miss your mom. Grieving is a process, and you just can't ignore its various components. Try to remember all the good and happy times you had together. Know that she's still with you in your heart. Be at peace during this season. And please don't worry about losing readers. Just do what brings you joy!
ReplyDeleteHI MUFFIE - so glad you came by. :-) And yes, my Mom is alive in me because of her love and all the memories we share. She is eternal. And thanks for the reminder that writing brings me joy.
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Gail, your cottage looks beautiful. Sorry I haven't been too faithful a commenter recently but, well, life has happened. Act Three sounds like a wonderful title for a blog.
ReplyDeleteWishing you peace and solace.
HI JUDY - oh how happy I am to "see" you. I think of you every day. And yes, it is cozy here - safe and warm. A good place to have our "ACT THREE"...I sort of re-named my blog already. So welcome and no worries, visit when you can and know I hold you close.
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Look at you and your sweet hubby and your gorgeous home with Christmas decorations! You've beat me girl; I haven't put up my tree yet. I gotta get bizzzy!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs to you and to those you love and hold near and dear.
I always look forward to seeing your blog. Hugs a bunch from me to you!
Love,
Jackie
HI JACKIE - I always feel so warm when I "see" you. Thank you for sharing in our first 'Season' of Thanksgiving and Christmas - hugs to you and yours my friend, hope your Mama and Daddy are well.
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Beautiful photos, Judy. Your home and tree and crèche are marvelous. Thanks for sharing these with your readers. I'll follow your blog.
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HI VICTORIA - thanks so much for your kind words. I'm Gail (not Judy) :-)
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Just love that second photo of the two of you and the turkey. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHI SCOTT so glad you came by.
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Merry Christmas Gail.
ReplyDeleteI loved all the shots.
So festive, love the Christmas tree.
Sending you love
Margie
xo
HI MARGIE - so happy you came by. Christmas love back to you.
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Your home is so beautiful for the holidays - I am quite envious! If I lived on my own, I would decorate similar to the ways that you have, but since I don't, I enjoy what is up!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you continue posting ... in this Act Three of your life and story. And if you would like any help designing a new blog, let me know - I'd love to! (I've designed and "decorated" my blog from the beginning!)
Wishing you an incredibly wonderful holiday season, and hoping that you have time to feel and work through the emotions that arrive.
Sending you a lot of love :)
HI AMANDA - and "thank you" for your heartfelt Christmas season wishes. SO glad you like our decor. It is very cozy here. And I would LOVE for you to help me design a new blog for "ACT THREE". I am not so good at that. We will chat after the first of the year.k?
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Gail: Your Christmas decorations bring mack memories of growing up. My family's house was always decorated like yours. (My wife and I do minimal decorating; we just seem to be too busy with other things, especially because the holidays come right at the end of the fall semester so my wife is always running around like crazy trying to get grading done and grades posted.) Thanks for sharing, and good luck with whatever decision you make about blogging.
ReplyDeleteHI SCOTT - so nice to have you come by. I am glad you enjoyed our Christmas decor. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas
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Gail, the photos are great. The decorations so lovely.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, this is Act Three - but you can make it as wonderful as you wish and I'm sure you will.
Not forgetting things like your Mum, you can look forward to some lovely times together - and that's the most important thing.
May you both have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy (and healthy) New Year!
HI ANDY - so glad you stopped by for a Christmas visit :-) and all of your sentiments are lovely. We are excited for our first Christmas of many here in our cozy bungalow and creating new memories while holding dear to old memories an traditions. Merry Christmas to you my friend.
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