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This will be my third Christmas without Mama. Despite continued grief, I rushed to put up the tree later than usual. Mama would want me to do whatever I chose - and I love Christmas. I haven't enjoyed watching my tree since my cable TV is in another room. Tonight, I opted to finish / enjoy the tree before the season rushes by. The tree, as lovely as it looks, brings a lump to my throat without Mama here. So many ornaments with histories that go back to my childhood - or even before.
But prominently hanging on lower branches are three ornaments I'd given Mama years ago...Hanging above two ball oranments is a little girl in a winter coat and hat - with angel's wings. (oh how she loved it). Below, one large ball reads, "Mama" - the smaller, "...and Me".
But prominently hanging on lower branches are three ornaments I'd given Mama years ago...Hanging above two ball oranments is a little girl in a winter coat and hat - with angel's wings. (oh how she loved it). Below, one large ball reads, "Mama" - the smaller, "...and Me".
This is my first Christmas without Mom, and I didn't decorate at all. No energy. I haven't decorated my own place in a few years anyway, but last year I helped my Mom decorate her place when I moved in with her while she was very sick. I also have a boxful of ornaments from Christmas that go way back.
It really makes me sad. I decided tomorrow, I will go to "the house" and bring the Manger home with me and put it up. I may also visit her grave, and if I do, I'm sure I will bawl like a baby. Just writing this comment is making me weep/cry.
Hugs,
Carol