Angie Treasures

Many churches hold a Blue Christmas service that is quiet and contemplative for those who might be feeling something other than joy. It might be for someone who has experienced loss and is missing a loved one....or those who are struggling with difficult family relationships or a serious illness.

Many of us have something that tints the Holidays a little blue.

My sister Angie loved Christmas....and she was the heart and soul of our family gatherings after my parents died.  She was a talented artist and one of the hardest workers I have ever known. She lived her entire life helping others.  Angie died almost 3 years ago and this time of year I can't help but think about her....and my other 3 siblings who have died...Edwin, Becky...and Rich.  And of course....my parents...Walter and Elaine.  

Angie's handiwork and collectables are sprinkled all over our condo and I've written about almost all of them here on the blog. She was a huge source of creative inspiration to me...and I miss her dearly.

One of my Angie treasures is this tiny little hand cut nativity scene...and it's my Christmas Moment #6.  Each little piece and part was hand cut...stained....then glued back together.  It's as amazing as she was.

The last several years I've displayed it here on the living room bookshelf.

Many many years ago Paul and I bought a larger set from Angie and gave it to Dave and Margie for Christmas.  

Margie and I found a good spot for her set this year on this little shelf under a couple of her favorite Nelson Mandela quotes.  

The Three Kings are traveling there below on the left....and we incorporated a couple of lovely Wise Men art prints from her daughter Alyson.