Leslie221 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I always buy Christmas ornaments after the holiday to use the next year. When I was first dx'd last January, I went shopping one day and saw a Christmas ornament I really liked. And, then it hit me: I probably won't be here Christmas 2005! It was an awful feeling and I didn't want to buy any ornaments at all. My husband said, "You buy it. You'll be here." I bought the ornament and put it on top of the TV cabinet in the living room. I looked at that little ornament every day and said (silently) "You'll be the first one on the tree this year." Eventually, that little promise became a real inspiration and mood lifter for me. Well, it WAS the FIRST ornament on the tree this year! A hope fulfilled, a promise kept, and a reminder to me that I am a survivor and to never give up. Merry Christmas all. I'll pick out next year's first ornament after the holidays! Leslie Here it is: Don't know why it's so BIG! Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 That is a great idea not to mention starting a wonderful tradition. I do the same thing each year I buy a special tree ornament for my grandson. Next year (God Willing) he will get his fourth Christmas ornament from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Very Nice Leslie!!! I pretty much the same thing. Every year I buy ONE ornament that is an Angel. I have lots of Angels, even some that I don't see! Merry Christmas Leslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Oh Leslie. You'll definitely still be around in the next Christmases to come! That's such a lovely ornament. Happy holidays. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (((Leslie))), I will smile after I can clear up this flood of tears. I love your ornament. Thank you for sharing. i can hardly wait to see next year's ornament. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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