I think that it is sometimes too easy to focus on the tough stuff, the bad things that happen and not on the good things. We have had two beautiful weddings and been blessed with the birth of three gorgeous grandchildren since 2009. But we, as a family had been through a couple of tough years as well. We had lost family members in 2009 and 2011 and there had been serious illness to deal with as well; we were all feeling a little fragile by the end of 2011.
We don't usually get together as a family on New Years Day but I wanted to start 2012 a little differently in the hopes of a better year. I had made small baskets containing representations of what I wished for my families, a little like the 'first foot' tradition in Scotland. I wanted to deliver them on New Years Day morning and take a photo of each family in their house door ways, looking out toward 2012.
The baskets contained: bread for plentiful food, drink for good cheer, money for health and wealth, salt for flavour and a chocolate heart for love.
We were able to see three of our four families that day. Unfortunately I have not been able to get a photo for the other family as yet so that frame waits for that photo.
Thank you for looking and any comments you may leave, best wishes, Susan
Wow, what a lovely idea Susan. I love your page, but the sentiment behind it is simply beautiful. I hope 2012 brings you and your family many joyful memories, and lots of opportunies to scrap the good times.
ReplyDeleteSniff, sniff.. its not too often I am moved by the many blogs I visit, but you have made me realise just how lucky I am and that I ought to really be grateful for what I have.
Thank-you xx
Thank you for your lovely comments Felicity. Take care, S
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