Marie's ideas on how we may approach this challenge mentioned "warm memories of simpler times, thoughts of home, remembering those no longer with us." My entry takes me back to the many Christmas dinners at my Grandmother's home in England, here she is with my mother carving the turkey in the very tiny add-on kitchen of her '2 up - 2 down' house in Lancashire. Around the table, which would take up nearly all the living room, sat a dozen family members and now only my cousin (UK) and myself (NZ) remain, so especially at this time of the year they are always in my thoughts.
thanks to
photo - my cousin
backgrounds - asunderstock@deviantart and funeralsong@deviantart
holly texture - Ruby Blossom Flickr
text - stash
Grunge palette overlay from SHC
These are the things I love to see the most, MEMORIES!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
thank you!
Judy, first of all thankyou so much for sharing your superb art and your sense of humour with us this year. Secondly, may I wish you and yours a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful picture and your memories are touching to the point that they brought a tear or two to my eyes. Wouldn't it be a terrible thing not to have such tender and happy memories to fill in the gaps caused by those no longer with us?
Wonderful memories Judy and a great photo too!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you!!
oh and I live in Lancashire lol!!
Jayne :-)
A wonderful scene of Christmas sharing and family Judy. Have a wonderful holiday and the best to you this New Year!
ReplyDeleteWonderful warm presentation for this theme. Beautiful! Merry Christmas. Hugs, Gayle.
ReplyDeleteVery special. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteit's so beautiful!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful entry and wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year to you and all your loved ones.
Gaby xo
Lovely photo dear and we all have such special memories of those no longer with us. Every blessing, xx
ReplyDeletethank you to share with us your christmas memory, je te souhaite un très joyeux noël.
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Judy, your Christmas memories are so beautiful, and you have decorated this very touching photo wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI wish you peaceful and joyful Christmas!
My dear blogfriend, Judy!
ReplyDeleteWhishing you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ang NEW YEAR! I am glad that I have met you!
Many hugs
Thank you so much for sharing your memories and the wonderful picture. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Such wonderful memories, I'm sure, Judy!
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas to you and yours!
Memories are indeed the roses we hold dear in winter. Judy it has been a great pleasure to me to get to know you and your beautiful blog this year. I wish you all the best for Christmas and for the coming year.
ReplyDelete...and so it is that this time of year brings to mind all the beloved faces now absent from the Christmas table. Thank you for sharing this very special memory. I'm so glad you're a part of our Three Muses family. Blessings on you and yours this holiday season!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your memories of Christmas past and I hope you will have a wonderfully warm Christmas present!
ReplyDeleteLovel memories are truly special things - we can bring them out to cheer us at any time.
ReplyDeleteBack to wish you a wonderful christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteJudy, this is so lovely and such a great way to remember those gone before. I love the way you use your family pictures to enrich the challenges.
ReplyDeletehappy Christmas and thanks for your wonderful support during the year.. we have arrived safely at our son's house... ready for the celebrations!
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This is lovely Judy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching photo Judy !!
ReplyDeleteYou know what this means to me !!
And I don't have to mension how I loved reading your story !
This is exactly what brings us together a little more !!
Sharing.....♥
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Dear Judy
Today I wish you and your loved ones around you
a MERRY and BLESSED CHRISTMAS !
May it be warm - sparkled and cozy in your home and Enjoy each others company !!!!
Hearty greetings Rian