Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Memories Hope Children Reflection Christmas










Christmastime brings hope for the the coming year, joy to children and children at heart and a time for reflection of seasons past. Sometimes in the midst of the preparations and anticipation of Christmas Morning we forget that this Season also carries with it pain for some...lost loved ones, health issues or financial worries that don't disappear simply because it is Christmas.

It is my hope that on Christmas morning each may find a bit of hope...the first glance of that light at the end of the tunnel and the security of knowing that our past loved ones are here with us.

For the children of all the followers of the blog...I hope you find that specially wrapped gift under the tree from Santa, for the children at heart....it is my hope you find peace and renewal. For the elderly...know that your time on this earth is cherished by all that surround you and may the birthday we celebrate be a reminder of the ultimate promise of a second chance given to all of us.

Merry Christmas to all and thanks for your friendship and kindness you have shown me over the last two years.

(By the way...Santa in the last picture may be someone you know...perhaps the person writing this post!)

Dan, Karen, Zach and Scooter














18 comments:

Heather said...

With watery eyes, I am blessed with your words and it's so good to see your photos, Dan. Blessings in big supply to you, Karen, Scooter and all in your path this Christmas and in the year ahead ♥

A Scattering said...

Photos from Dan - the perfect Christmas gift! These are lovely. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year. Elaine

DawnTreader said...

Lovely Christmas greeting, Dan. I've really been missing your presence in the Blogworld. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and more time for relaxation in the New Year 2011!

Cynthia L. H. said...

Best gift I could have had today...stopping in to visit and seeing that you have left us a treasury of over-the-top-signature-by-Dan images.
;^)
Happy Holidays, Hugs, and Best Wishes to You and Yours!
;^) ;^) ;^)
C

J Cosmo Newbery said...

Merry Christmas, Dan.

Love, laughter and happiness, in equal measure.

Sunny said...

Yeah! Santa Dan stopped by and left us lovely presents to feast our eyes on!
A very Merry Christmas to you, Karen, Scooter and Zach.
☼ Sunny

dianne said...

A beautiful post from a very special man.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas dear Dan and Family and best wishes for a New Year that is bright and happy.

xoxoxo ♡

septembermom said...

It's a wonderful gift to visit you here. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas full of love, laughter, joy and peace!!

Sabrina said...

It is so good to see what you're up to again! Happy New Year!

shabby girl said...

You always know just the right thing to say! Such a great reminder as we scurry around, so wrapped up in the craziness of the season.
Bless you and your family Dan!

shabby girl said...

Happiest of New Years, Dan, to you and your family!!! May this year be filled with everything fulfilling, creative, and happiness for you!

Roan said...

That was a wonderful Christmas post. Have a blessed new year.

Glen Hartjes said...

You are the Norman Rockwell of blogging! Great work.

Mersad said...

I have just awarded you with the "The Stylish Blogger Award". Follow this link to my blog to read all about it! :D

http://mersad-photography.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-got-stylish-blogger-awardand-now-will.html

myonlyphoto said...

I guess I was gone for Christmas sooner than you not to see them, these are surreal, love them all. Hope all is well. Anna :)

The Muse said...

continuing to keep you in thought friend. you are missed...

Sabrina said...

Dan, where are youuuuuu?????

Book said...

What a fabulous foto :)