We actually put it up on her birthday this year which was a really fun thing for us to do as a family. My mother-in-law made this really cute tree skirt. Here are some of my new favorite ornaments this year:
I'm always on the lookout for new unique joy ornaments. It brings my heart a little joy this time of year.
Bigger tree....no way!!! Gives you a feeling of how very blessed you are. Joy just happens to be my very favorite word.....I'd keep the tree up year round! Blessings, Lynda
Our little Joy passed away on January 20, 2008. She was 2 years and 3 months old. She died from a rapid onset respiratory virus and passed away in her sleep. She was in the care of her loving grandparents at the time while her parents and older siblings were in Disneyland.
I am so grateful that I started blogging 9 months before she died. These memories of her a a real treasure.
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."
~Joseph B. Wirthlin
"Parents who have surrendered the sweetest and smallest flowers from the family's garden need to remember our Heavenly Father. He has promised a special reward to those who now suffer in silence, who spend long days and longer nights through their trying times of bereavement. Our Creator has promised glory. He said, 'For after much tribulation come the blessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; the hour is not yet, but nigh at hand.' (D&C 58:4) That promised glory includes the blessing of reunion with each child who has left the family circle to help surviving members of the family to draw nearer to God. Those children still live and are a heritage to the Lord."
What a beautiful tree and a fun tradition for your family! Love you!
ReplyDeletecool! I only heard about the tree skirt. glad to see a picture of the finished product. Love the ornaments!
ReplyDeletecute! how wonderful. i love all the ornaments, but you may need to get a bigger tree someday!
ReplyDeleteBigger tree....no way!!! Gives you a feeling of how very blessed you are. Joy just happens to be my very favorite word.....I'd keep the tree up year round! Blessings, Lynda
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