Christmas Mess

I'm one of those people who likes things to be organized in the unwrapping of gifts to ensure that nothing important is tossed in the garbage. However, there's nothing quite like the chaos of ribbon, tags, paper, tissue, bags and boxes flying around on Christmas morning. I'll miss not being a part of that this year.



I'm not certain whether or not I'll have time to post something tomorrow before we leave for England for my father-in-law's funeral. If I don't, it is my hope that the holidays will be full of new memories and cherished traditions for you and your families.

Thank you, again, to all of you who've written such kind, thoughtful comments about our unexpected loss.

Be good to YOU,

Melanie

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Hug Your Loved Ones Today

Thank you to those of you who left such caring, kind comments. I will pass them along to my husband, to whom they will mean a great deal.

Having lost my own father just before Thanksgiving 9 years ago, I have a good understanding about how to make your way through the year of "firsts" since losing a loved one ... a parent. The first Christmas, the first birthday, the first Easter ... we mark time by those events, and getting through that year of "firsts" is tough, but you do come through it in the end.

PATTYCAKES, I was so sorry to hear in your message that you lost your oldest son before Thanksgiving. My prayers go with you and your family. I hope he didn't suffer.

Again, thanks to all of you for your support and prayers.

Blessings,

Melanie

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Unexpected Passing

My father-in-law passed away Monday night, suddenly ... unexpectedly soon. My mind isn't on scrapbooking word art today, so please forgive me.

I'll try to post something tomorrow.

Thanks,
Melanie

Love at Christmas

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

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Whimsy

Just a touch of lighthearted whimsy in the spirit of it being a FRIDAY, with the joy of a weekend on the horizon. I look forward to weekends so much, it should be illegal!!

Hope your weekend is fun. Please remember why you're in the spirit of giving, and not get all caught up in your lists and horrendous mall traffic and other Grinchy-stuff. :)

Blessings,

Melanie

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Cherished Gift

I couldn't resist this one. Its eloquence is so profound ... its message divine.

How thankful we are for this most cherished of gifts!!!

Blessings to you all,

Melanie

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Christmas Trees

Just a quick posting to upload this word art that I created yesterday in a layout for a Quote Challenge at DSO.

Here's the layout, too -- just for fun (and I shamelessly used the Warm December kit also created for a challenge at DSO -- which you can find by scrolling down below).

Blessings on your day,

Melanie

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