My Father loved Christmas. He chose the tree carefully and inspected the decorations with the last item for the tip being his choice of finishing it all off. I can see him seating at the head of the table, drumming his fingers listening to Christmas music, a glass of wine infront of him, never half full, waiting for Christmas dinner to be served. It was always a joyous time with the whole family together, enjoying each others jokes and laughter in galore.
And Christmas should be joyous whether by family coming together, or just the two of you enjoying the Christmas celebrations with love. Presents, yes everyone is looking forward to presents, but love is the gift that will always be remembered. Not everyone is blessed with good health but showing and telling those closest to you that you love them goes a long way. If not now they will remember it some time later.
My Father may not be here in flesh but in spirit he will always be with me. I shall drink a glass of wine in his honor and celebrate the memories we have created. I will tell him how much I love him and send him kisses. I may carry his ashes with me in a ring on my finger but the memories will always be in my heart locked in there forever. There will be a sad moment, I’m sure, but for all of us who are still here the Christmas spirit must be kept festive and new memories created.
A Very Merry Christmas to you all….🎄🎄🎄
frombrotherswithlove 