Well here it is Christmas the first year without all our old stuff. So when we were going through the stuff that was salvaged from the house we had very few of the familiar things that had made Christmas at our house truly ours. Sarah had asked about our old ceramic Christmas tree that we used to display for the holiday season. Aunt Doris had made it for me in the first years of our marriage. It had survived a lot of things over the years but in the cleaning out process of the house it
did not cross my mind to look for it. So with that in mind I thought that Sarah would like to have one like it for herself, to help celebrate a little like we were used to. Ebay was not kind to me, I was outbid on a tree that looked like it was pretty much the same. So I gave up on that and decided I could get one made! LOL a week before Christmas! I did accomplish it but it was not the same. I then realized that it doesn't take a remade tree to bring the holiday to life, it takes family and friends. With that in mind we went ot Des Moines to celebrate Christmas, we did change it up a little because I had to be on call at 3 p.m. on Christmas day. So we had our big Christmas meal on Christmas Eve. We had been invited to Sarah & Kyle's house for Christmas. Ed and I have always felt that kids need to be in their home for Christmas morning.
We opend our ususal "one" gift on Christmas Eve. Sometimes this tradition makes sleeping a little harder for the young ones. It is still a tradition that this "Kraft" family started a long time ago. We also start with empting the stockings first before the presents. That way you can keep track of the candy! LOL (and oranges)
Following through with all of our old traditions is a little difficult, with the loss of all the "old stuff". But the kids helped us through that this Christmas with some little things. Thought provoking Christmas ornaments! (A red toaster and a bird ). A gift of recipes that I had given to the girls a few years ago as a gift, for Christmas. Was presented to me with additional recipes from my sisters and some pictures in a great scrapbook! (lost in the mail for almost a month)
But God always knows what we will need for our lives to be complete and he prepares for that need. God has blessed us with the opportunity to raise four children, that are very precious to us. He gives us daily reminders that he is in control of our lives and will continue to work all things together for good. I am truly thankful for the family that I do have and the thoughtfulness that they present. God has richly blessed us with family and friends. The true meaning of Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all!
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