I have been collecting Joy ornaments for the past year to decorate a tree in memory of my daughter. This year it is a four foot small tree with pink ribbons. I am hoping to collect enough ornaments to eventually have a large tree entirely filled with Joy ornaments.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Every time I see the tree, I feel so much Joy. And then I sort of chuckle and think that if she were here, she would probably pull the ornaments off and carry them around proclaiming that they are "so pretty."
Love, Love, Love the Joy tree! Everyone should have one :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel lots of Joy this season!!
What a great idea! I'm sure this time of year will be hard on you, but now that there are many people praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking when I read this that it was a good thing you had the inspiration to name Joy what you did because the name is not only perfect for the Christmas season but also thinking about her sweet, joyful personality and how much joy she brought to others. I love the Joy tree.
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea! I love it! I will keep my eyes open for fun Joy ornaments to add to your collection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Now whenever I see a Joy ornament I'll think of your family. You probably don't remember me, but I was one of Teri's roommates at the Y. I've enjoyed keeping up with your blog the past year. Your family is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour whole family gives me great JOY!! I keep looking for more "Joy" ornaments. Love you tons and look forward to a daily read.
ReplyDeleteI love, I love, I LOVE this tree. What a terrific wonderful idea. I love that it's right near your living room so you can see it while you're all in there.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it. "So pretty." I can hear her saying it now.
We love the Joy tree too...especially the ornament with Joy's picture and the sweet nativity joys...good luck on your daily posts- wow!
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful tree! and what a great memory-maker/keeper for you guys....your thought about joy taking all the ornaments made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool tree. I love the ornaments. And I'm glad you are chuckling. Go 23 posts to go! It's good to have you back.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, so special. I've missed your blogs, so I'm glad you are back and are not feeling sick anymore, yeah,
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Rob
LOVE the tree idea. That is such a special way to celebrate her. Glad you are feeling better. Will you be up in Idaho at all over Christmas?
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! Love the tree!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is so adorable. I love how her name is everwhere. What a great way to remember her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree! I love her name too. Hope your holidays go well & I'm glad you're feeling good again.
ReplyDeleteKass T.
That's so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI'll never look at a "joy" ornament the same way again.
ReplyDeleteJOY to the world. I'm going to love singing that this year...
Thanks for YOU.
Brilliant. I have been thinking of your little Joy as I see her name all over this season. What a great way to honor her place in your heart, your family, and our world.
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