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| Wooden tree from Wood and Wool Stool |
I am not going to lie, this year has been tough. Cruel, even. I won't be sorry to see the back of it, but I doubt the change in the calendar to 2013 will do much to ease the heartache that we still feel over the death of my brother. I am not exaggerating when I say losing a sibling is like losing a part of oneself.
In these last few days before Christmas I feel worn out both physically and emotionally. I am tired. Tired of feeling sad. Tired of saying I'm ok when I'm not. Just plain tired.
But I will try my best to have a happy Christmas.
And I hope you all do too.
Merry Christmas
x
Infelizmente cada vez mais os que lembramos e já não estão presentes, mas estão no nosso coração.
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Um Beijo
Maria
The loss of a loved one is especially hard during the Holidays, so many memories, bring it all so much closer to home. Your brother would want you to laugh, to smile and to remember him with Joy in your heart. He isn't so far away, just close your eyes and remember him, he is in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteHang in there.
Meredith
Please have a good holiday for your brother. All the first ony happen once. Merry Christmas to all of youl
ReplyDeleteAll the firsts....
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIts the hardest time of year to enjoy without our loved ones, be happy for the ones that are still hear, and don't forget he will forever in your memories,
Sending you lots and lots of love and joy...
Daisy
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe first year is always hard, too many 'firsts' to deal with.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful Christmas, Victoria!
Vivienne x
Oh honey, hope you find your way through it. Merry Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry its been hard for you. I hope Christmas can be a time where you can gently reflect and learn how to live without your precious brother. Lily. xxx
ReplyDeleteI hope Christmas will bring some peace and comfort to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteLilli x
It is okay to be sad. All the first's without a loved one is so very hard. He is in your heart, always close. Praying you have a wonderful Christmas. I know how your feeling. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteDenise
Dearest Victoria
ReplyDeleteThis was brave of you to talk so frankly and I will be thinking of you and your family this Christmas. Take care and just allow yourself to feel the feelings you do and embrace the little things that can bring hope and joy. With love and hugs to you this Christmas xox Penelope
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou're certainly not alone Victoria. It's so hard to miss someone. I hope you feel the love of your family and some laughs get you through...I'm sending you a MASSIVE, large (particularly large at the moment) bossomed hug and wish you an easier 2013.
ReplyDeletefee x
Happy Christmas, Victoria. I will be thinking of you x
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAngie x
Greif is so hard, and the missing is so difficult. Wishing you peace this Christmas. x
ReplyDeleteI feel for you....so sorry you have lost your brother, it must be such a sad time. I hope you find some peace and comfort over Christmas. Sending you and your family warm wishes for a brighter time in 2013.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Happy Holidays! I love your blog.....
ReplyDeleteHope you have a gorgeous Christmas
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
I absolutely love the pictures you posted, thanks so much for sharing, it's so much fun getting new yarn, I love, love, the pic of the frost on the window, I sooo remember this and writing with my finger "mom not so happy with the fingerprints" and watching it frost back over, as i speak it's 7 degrees F, here, quite nippy this week, our old windows would be frosted for sure, thanks so much for the trip down nostalgia lane. I also posted on your blog about the doilies, i loved them, can't wait to see what comes next. Happy crafting.
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