Memories!

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Decorating for Christmas celebration brings back memories.

This stuffed doll which I made for my youngest daughter many years ago had been with us in many years. But she is still loved. Reminds me of my youngest daughter who is in Mexico right now, but will be home next week. I want Kossi, the name of the doll to welcome her home! She always takes the doll with her in her bedroom and sleep with her during Christmas time.

Under are some of Christmas decorations I made these last few years that makes me ponder.....

And these supposed to be my husband, our daughter and me which I crotheted a while ago too!

I made also snowmen. Actually lots of them, but I kept only three!

Another group of snowladies. I knitted and crocheted their hairs:)

I made also this little boy!

And this old lady!

And this christmas stockings! Hope someone put something in it:)

My white angel. She has wings, but too small, so it doesn't show in front:) Maybe I should put clothes on her. But again, it is art. So I hope I am forgiven! 

                               
 Flower candle that I receive as a gift from one of my sisters many years ago. But I only used this for decoration because this is precious to me.

And now I put together all my different Santa Clauses or the like.

                                  I put the  small ones in my bookshelf!

Small varieties of Christmas decors that I collected over the years!

My angels!

And finally, my manger. The meaning of Christmas!

Another family of Jesus with the three kings and angels! A gift from the same sister who gave me the flower candle. Love this one too!

Snowman at the entance! I bought this one!

This is how my windows in front  looks like. Don't have so much decoration on my window post because our cat use to sit there:) 

Pillow cases bought in the Philippines!

I am not finish decorating yet. Hopefully,  I will be finished with the Christmas tree this week end!

How about you? Are you done with decorating yet?

Anyway, I am sharing our " Labor Union simple Christmas Party yesterday night. Last part of my post.

Here is me again while waiting for my sister who is going to go with me!

And here is the place we are going to have a party. It is cold, dark and snowing!

                             This is the hall and picture taking is a must:)

                                                  My older sister!

At the entrance! Their santas!

And the members......

                       The men's choir who entertained us!

My co-workers in the nursing home at the same table!

The name of the labor union: "Fagforbundet "written on the candle light.

Now eating time!

Day after, the sun shines.  Beautiful!

Signs of Christmas season at the nursing home too:)

With their Santa Clauses!

And this one is bigger than I am!

  No sign of Jesus or the manger anywhere! Where is the true meaning of Christmas? 

Do you find it anywhere?

Happy to have Jesus in my heart though! Memories that should not be forgotten!

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A litttle bit of this and that!

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Things I do in between before Christmas!

Pot holder !

I crocheted mussi cat too! Name given by an older lady!

My entry to " Mandarin Orange Monday"

Baked cookies!

Signs of Christmas everywhere!

My december cactus!

                                                                        Another one!

Snowman!

Santa Claus!

Santa and his reindeer!

Stars at night!

Christmas tree!

Reminds me to decorate mine this week end! And I must not forget Jesus as the center of my decorations, coz I haven't seen any manger in one of the shops. And if you ask the kids why there is Christmas, they say that because Santa is coming to town. Tragedy!

Anyway, with that I wish every one happy decorating and feel the real spirit of Christmas. The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. 

                                               Joy

What would happen?

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I found this awakening, inspiring and  touching post published by " Deidra on her blog http://www.deidramanning.com/. And I couldn't help it but to ask her permission, which she granted to share this wonderful post to my followers here. 

It really touched my heart, so I hope it will do to you too! 

                      

                                     Pictures though is mine!

                                                                 

What would happen if I started giving in spite of what I need?

What would happen if I stop making everything about me and consider others?

What would happen if I started praying for those who hurt or annoy me instead of rehearsing every offense for days after it’s done?

What would happen if I took a break from things that overwhelm or distract me and replaced them with quiet time  with Him?

What would happen if I began to focus on only the positive things in my life?

What would happen if I stopped begging God and started trusting Him to handle it in His time, His way?

What would happen if I had the courage to stop dreaming and start doing?

What would happen if I let go of my fear of others’ opinions and did what God’s put in my heart?

What would happen if I took God’s promises and directives personally, like they were written specifically for me?

What would happen if I made it my mission to be the best person I can be every single day, to reflect Christ’s attitudes and actions and compassion no matter what that day holds?

What would happen if I was willing to let go of my excess for those who are truly in need?

Grace would be given.

Love would be shown.

Peace would prevail.

Faith would be lived.

Change would be realized.

Needs would be met.

Jesus would be pleased.

And yet I live as if I don’t know the answers to these questions.

God, forgive me.

God, help me.

                 Thanks Deidra for sharing this to us!