The Story of Us: Traditions

Miracle

You're my life's one miracle
Everything I've done that's good
And you break my heart with tenderness
And I confess it's true
I never knew a love like this 'til you
You're the reason I was born
Now I finally know for sure
And I'm overwhelmed with happiness
So blessed to hold you close
The one that I love most
Though the future has so much for you in store
Who could ever love you more
The nearest thing to heaven
You're my angel from above
Only God creates such perfect love
When you smile AT me I cry
And to save your life I'd die
With a romance that is pure in heart
You are my dearest part
Whatever it requires
I live for your desires
Forget my own, your needs will come before
Who could ever love you more
There is nothing you could ever do
To make me stop loving you
And every breath I take
Is always for your sake
You sleep inside my dreams
And know for sure
Who could ever love you more

A Mother's Prayer

I pray you'll be my eyes
And watch her where she goes
And help her to be wise
Help me to let go
Every mother's prayer
Every child knows
Lead her to a place
Guide her with your grace
To a place where she'll be safe
I pray she finds your light
And holds it in her heart
As darkness falls each night
Remind her where you are
Every mother's prayer
Every child knows
Need to find a place
Guide her with your grace
Give her faith so she'll be safe
Lead her to a place
Guide her with your grace
To a place where she'll be safe

A Tale of Two Mothers

Once there were two women who never knew each other.One you do not remember, the other you call Mother.
Two different lives shaped to make you one.One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.

The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it.The first gave you a need for love. The second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality. The other gave you a name.One gave you a talent. The other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions. The other calmed your fears.One saw your first sweet smile. The other dried your tears.
One sought for you a home that she could not provide.The other prayed for a child and her hope was not denied.
And now you ask me, through your tears,the age-old question unanswered through the years.Heredity or environment, which are you a product of?Neither, my darling. Neither. Just two different kinds of Love.
© Author Unknown

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Traditions

I have to admit we don't have a ton of family traditions. However, the few that we do have I truly enjoy and hope my kids will grow up having good memories of them as well. My family (Alicia)has dinner every other Sunday together. We rotate who's house we have it at and everyone brings something, but it is something we have done since my oldest brother got married and has continued since! We love to get together and have a good time. We are very involved in each other's lives and support one another.

I love holiday traditions! I tend to get excited for the holidays around August. I love everything about them! We have started a new tradition. For the past three years we get together with our neighbors, and favorite friends, for soup before going trick-or-treating. It gets us warm before going out in the cold weather. Our kids are the same age and are best friends, so it's always a lot of fun to get together.

Christmas Eve my parents would always give us new pajama's to wear. I loved that! It was something I would look forward to. Who doesn't love early presents??? Sometimes my mom would make them to match. Yes, she was that kind of mom. The one who likes to match her kids clothes. I do remember a beautiful white night gown she made for me when I was 5 or 6 years old. Just a few years ago my mom got everyone, even the adults, new pajamas. We couldn't resist changing and taking a few pictures. It was so much fun!

We would also draw names for Christmas and exchange those presents on Christmas Eve. Now days we spend Christmas Eve (my favorite day of the year) with my family. We usually have a big dinner, visit my nephew's grave and sing a few carols to him, then come back to my parents for presents and games. Christmas Day we spend the afternoon with Bill's family. We always have a big lunch and take turns watching each other open presents.

Every year we go camping with Bill's family at Fish Lake. That is where so many of his childhood memories stem from! He loves it there and we enjoy going as a family too.