I read this blog from my blogger friend Amanda today. It hit home. I remember all the feelings and know some of my followers are in the same situation this Christmas. I had to share.
Please make time for the tradition’s. I put my Christmas tree up just like every year and it’s just with my mom. I lost my mom this year. Seeing every personalized ornament from her brought tears to my eyes. You know, at the time of receiving them every year it doesn’t seem so important and decorating […]
My First Christmas Without You.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 
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That’s what the holidays are all about, making memories. But it’s hard when you lose a loved one but hanging on to the good times is a positive strategy.
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It’s so sad when you lose someone and Christmas reminds you really quick. I know… with my mom and dad…you have to make new memories…but not forget the old…in fact you embrace them.
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Well written. The older we get, the more Christmas is about positive old memories and less about the here and now, it seems to me. Of course maybe not as much for you with 2 little ones to enjoy it with still
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Thank you for sharing this, Keith, it stirred up some tearful and joyful memories.
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It was beautifully written
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