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Foto Friday......Christmas Day 2010, a small miracle. At the last minute..Rob was coming home. He would be home for Christmas. My memory doesn't always follow the seasons. This morning there was a bloom, the first one this year, on my hibiscus.....and memories come flooding back. My oldest boy, his wife and three had arrived, and suddenly there was Christmas in the house, a tree, presents, good smells from the kitchen, but most of all....small 's laughter and excitement. I've had a little Creche since my were small, its only plastic, but every Christmas I take the little ones and we take Mary and Joseph to the Inn, they walk the shepards from across the room to look on the manger, the wise men come from afar..and finally they put the baby Jesus in his bed of straw. After I tell them the story of the first Christmas, I hear them repeating it, they may had some new visitors from the toy box...it's always been a special time. I had brought Rob home the day before and he was quietly enjoying the love and family around him.  Christmas morning I glanced over to the creche, the hibiscus hadn't bloomed in a long time, it was leggy and I was ready to cut it back. But there hanging over the stable..a beautiful bloom. I don't even remember seeing a bud. That day was full of special moments..I received the precious gift of memories. It was to be Rob's last day home. Always in my heart...always in my memory.. |
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2/3/2012 6:07 am |
Ahh I see a little rocking horse made it to the Nativity..
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Sweet memories of family life. Nice shot! I'm pleased the hibiscus flowered for you all. Alfie...
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What a wonderful memory! Nice that you involve the children in the manger scene. 
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Hi morgana, That's a beautiful hibiscus. Rob must have liked it. Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past
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Lovely story, Erna. Thanks for sharing your memories. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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2/3/2012 8:14 am |
Thanks Alfie...makes you wonder some times..was a very special day.
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2/3/2012 8:16 am |
Abelle, those worn little figures have been held in many a little hand, very inexpensive..but priceless watching those little faces...
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2/3/2012 8:17 am |
Thanks Roxy..a feel good, smile, blog...good memories. hugs
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2/3/2012 8:52 am |
Christmas memories are always so poignant. Thanks for the post. "Life isn't fair, but it beats whatever comes in second." -- Gentleben
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2/3/2012 9:03 am |
I love the tradition of dramatizing the Christmas story with your children. Spiritwoman ^i^
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Beautiful picture and narrative. Miracles do happen. Best to keep our eyes open and accept them as a gift from God. He seems to find ways to comfort us in times of need. Bruja The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty by how little. W. R. Inge
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2/3/2012 10:26 am |
Lee, it was a part of a very special day...he loved it
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2/3/2012 10:28 am |
Roses, they sure do..I love the little rocking horse..my two year old grandson must have put it there..he kept bringing toys for the baby..
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2/3/2012 10:29 am |
Hugs Lucy, so thankful for the special moments..lots of memories
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2/3/2012 10:30 am |
Thankyou Ben..first it was about the Hibiscus...but really so much more..
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2/3/2012 10:33 am |
spirit, I can remember when my children were small..wanted to make sure they knew why there was Christmas. Strange isn't it..that I'm the one that keeps the story alive with my grandchildren...Hope one day my children will carry on...
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2/3/2012 12:13 pm |
Thanks ET..
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2/3/2012 3:03 pm |
I sure will Ray....remembering the good times..
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2/3/2012 3:04 pm |
Bruja..I find there are more and more smiles darlin, as I remember..I may not have had him for long...but have a lifetime of memories..
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2/3/2012 3:07 pm |
Angel..I smile everytime I see the hibiscus...I feared the memories..but they bring me the most joy....
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2/3/2012 3:08 pm |
Thankyou Loth...finding great comfort in my memories..something wonderful almost every day..
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2/4/2012 5:49 am |
Hugs Lynn..was a very special day..with wonderful memories..The sight of the Hibiscus blooming again, brought it all back..but brought back the joy, the love and a good memory. I remember a lot these days..I smile a lot.many wonderful moments in time.
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2/4/2012 5:51 am |
grouch, thankyou..a lot more happiness and smiles in this house these days..although our time was short..I have so so many wonderful memories.
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