A Christmas memory from my husband.
It was a cold winter night with snowflakes falling as big as quarters. I was about five years old and was sitting on a sled being pulled by my grandfather through the streets of our small town along the Ohio river. It had already snowed about six inches that day with no sign of letting up. We were off to get our Christmas tree at the local market/store about four blocks away.
As I was being pulled through the streets I marveled at the beauty of the snow glistening in the night, houses decorated with Christmas lights, the smell of fireplaces, and the sound of the sled gliding through the snow. What peacefulness.
Outside the store was a large area filled with rows of Christmas trees sitting in concrete blocks. Around the perimeter were oil drums cut in half stuffed with burning firewood. As my grandfather visited with some friends…
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My reaction after reading your husband’s story? THIS, yes THIS is what Christmas is all about. Absolutely lovely, Michelle. Thanks for sharing your guy’s memories. Happy New Year!
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Such a lovely memory he shared. A tribute to a man he so obviously misses xo
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Thanks, Christy. Yes, he speaks fondly of his grandfather often.
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Marvelous, Michelle. I’m glad he put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) about it. Hugs to you both.
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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Fantastic. We spent the day with our little granddaughters.
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What a beautiful story from your husband Michelle. Wishing you both a beautiful Christmas ❤
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Aww, Thanks, Debby. He talks about this story every year. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ❤️
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❤ ❤ Thank you.
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What a lovely memory for your husband to treasure, Michelle. Happy Christmas to you and all your loved ones!
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Thank you, it is. He has thought about it every year we’ve been married. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Norah.
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Thank you, Michelle. Best wishes for the New Year.
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Happy New Year, Norah.
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Thanks, Michelle. I hope it’s a good one for all.
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