Tonight's picture was taken in December of 2008. This was the last time we decorated for Christmas in our home. I would not have done anything that year, but Mattie's child life specialist gave Mattie that cute tree. Then others gave us poinsettias and things, so literally Mattie took all the items given to us and created this display practically in the middle of our living room. Do notice the Christmas train around this whole display. This was a train Mattie and I bought together years ago, when he was well. It became a tradition, that every year this train track would be assembled around the tree. This was the cutest train. It literally had Santa as the conductor, it puffed out smoke, and played Christmas music as it went around the track. It was so memorable that I can still vividly remember the train and how animated Mattie got seeing it going around the tree.
Quote of the day: Tradition is a guide and not a jailer. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
Today was freezing outside. With the wind, it felt like it was in the 20's. Don't let the sun fool you in this photo. Peter and I cleaned up Mattie's tree and replaced the bow around the tree with a Christmas bow and of course put ornaments on the branches.
Literally there is a bird house on the tree, chimes (which is why I call it the twinkling tree), Lego pieces, butterflies and of course toy cars!
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Vicki, The Lady Bug is monumental to have found on your collar this very cold day! Wow, a true sign of Mattie's approval. The king of the bugs is an apt title for Mattie to have. For despite the fact, that I never met Mattie in person, I have been able to gather information about important things to Mattie from you blog and our conversations. When I choose something for Mattie's tree, sometimes my eyes will just see something that says Mattie, like the Red bird. I like finding things that will shine on days the sun is out. I like whatever, I choose to stand out, if possible, even when the leaves are in full bloom. I love Mattie's tree and am grateful you let me put meaningful things on it. It is my way of celebrating Mattie's life which was cut short, unfairly. Mattie is remembered by me every day.
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