Our Second Heavenly Christmas

The Holiday season is almost over and surprisingly this year has been better than last. Christmas Eve was probably the most painful night I've had in a while. I couldn't imagine spending the next morning with my family and Gabriel not being there to open presents. We did, however, end up spending Christmas morning out at the cemetery. It was chilly, but a beautiful morning nonetheless. As we walked up to his grave, I saw that someone had tied a small bag to his Christmas Tree. It was addressed: "To Mom and Dad, Love Gabe". There are no words to describe the amount of love and shock I felt that someone would do such an amazing thing for us. We also had a special package from Gabriel's Godmother that had strict instructions not to open till Christmas morning.

We opened our family gifts. The we opened Gabriel's special package. Inside was a beautiful handmade hat from my friend Tabitha. It was gray and pink, with a little blue ribbon that had angel wings. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was! Next I pulled out a handmade Gingerbread man, but not just any Gingerbread man! This adorable gift made with such love and tenderness came with its own little halo and angel wings!!!! Can I just say, the tears wouldn't stop! Included was tear-jerking letter written just for my precious Angel.

In the package attached to the tree was a DVD for Gary, Despicable Me 2. And I received a beautiful pendant that was golden with the words "Mom" on it. I loved it! How much more could I be blessed?

I pray that your Holiday season has been blessed this year, even if this is your first Christmas,  or your fiftieth without you precious child. I pray that you have a year of blessings and love, and even in the moments of grief you will remember to take it one breath at a time. Peace and love to all of you!
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