Christmas is a very bittersweet holiday for our family. My sister passed away in a car accident two years ago, on December 23rd, 2008. So, Christmas brings about many mixed feelings: Feelings of sadness and grief for our loss, but also warmth and happiness to see our baby enjoy his first Christmas. This year, Connor was able to participate with us in a remembrance ceremony our church has each year on the anniversary of Jennifer's death. It allows us all to celebrate her life in a positive way with others who are also grieving the loss of someone special. Connor celebrated Jesus' birth at my parents' house on Christmas Eve and at James' parents' house on Christmas Day. His grandparents didn't spoil him at all!!! LOL
My favorite gift for Connor was actually from us, hehe! I wanted to get Connor something really special that he could hold on to forever, so we had a book made for him called, "Who Loves Connor?" It turned out soooooooooooo neat! It tells him about all the people in his life and how much they love him! He loves to hear it read aloud to him, too!
We all know that Jesus is the reason for the season!!! So, thank you God for sending Your Son to die for our sins. I can't express in words how grateful I am for your many blessings! Expecially the ones in the picture below!!! : )
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