Carol DM
Kim has a June challenge that will be ending in a few days called HAPPINESS. Just write about what makes you happy. Should be easy peasy. For today I decided to write about a Christmas ornament Dustin made for me in grade school. Yes after all these years I still have it, still has glitter on it. I keep it in a sealed bag when it is not displayed. More of those little things in life that get me through.
Sometimes there is a tree up at Christmas, other times not, just depends on how I feel. Either way, this paper ornament is always around to make me smile. Dustin loved Christmas. I try to make it a happy time and it is very challenging. Our attitudes dictate so much around us. I work on mine and try my best to keep a positive happy attitude as often as possible. Dustin would want his Mom to be happy.
©CarolDM2018
Carol ~ you are a strong and wise woman. It can’t be easy to share all of your Dustin treasures with us and yet I appreciate it so much. You are a true survivor and have done the work to become such an amazing teacher and been such a great example to all of us. I just want to personally thank you for all you do to help others by being true to your heart.
You are so kind to say that. I never thought I was a strong person. My world literally fell apart when I lost Dustin. Had no clue how or if I wanted to start again without him. But step by step I have picked myself up over and over again and somehow I am still alive. Your comments help more than you know. Makes me feel like I do have purpose after all. Thank you again for your kindness.
You have a purpose. You have carried me through times that I woudn’t have made it through. The other day Bro saw me crying (again) and he smiled. Go look at Carol’s birds – that seems to help and it does.
Nice Christmas decoration.
Very special made by my son I lost.
Thanks for your comment.
This would be nice to put in a frame and have up all year long. Angels are for any time of year. He does want the best for you.
Yes I have done that with other angels and keepsakes but this one is different for some reason.
Christmas in June surrounded by a perfume of pleasant memories.
Yes, I could not wait for July. 🙂 Thanks Bradley.
Great post Carol. What a special gift, and thanks for sharing : )
Thanks Kim, thank you for visiting.
Really nice ornament. And you kept it so well.
Yes, Dustin would want his mom to be happy, so stay positive!!
Thanks so much, I completely agree.
Beautiful decoration. This is a really beautiful and priceless memory.
Thanks it is indeed.
Lovely Christmas decoration.
Thanks Pam it is a precious treasure as Dustin made it years ago.
This beautiful decoration has an invaluable value
Thank you, it really does, I am so thankful to still have it. He was in grade school when he made it.
Wonderful photo, and that’s a nice ornament he made that for you. That’s great to keep it, and always have it around, a keepsake
Thanks Courtney, it is a precious keepsake.
It definitely sounds like it is, I’m glad…things like that are very special.
They keep me going, that is for sure.