A lovely Christmas visit

We went to visit a Christmas tree festival today - it is in its 14th year and we have never been before but will go again if it continues to run.

It was at St Aldhelm's church and there were so many trees. They were made by church groups, local schools and care homes, nurseries and individual families and it was just beautiful. There was even a remembrance tree set up by a local funeral directors. There was coffee shop set up at the back, children running around and a real buzz. I couldn't help but think how pleased the Lord would be that so many people were enjoying the moving trees in His house. Yes churches are for worship but they are also a part of the community and this most certainly was.

 

Here is just a small selection of the trees

 

 

loved this Alice in Wonderland one

 

 

 

 

 

 

I loved the knitted nativity set

 

 

 

 

This was one of  my favourites - creating a nation 

 

 

there were different layers with famous people, landmarks, food, places. Just wonderful

 

 

 

It was very uplifting but then we were brought right back down to earth. I bumped into a lovely lady who I used to work with who retired a year before I did. I was shocked to hear her husband dies suddenly in July this year. She had been talking to him and only left the room briefly and he had a heart attack. I felt so sorry for her - such a tragedy.  My heart broke for her and I know this Christmas especially will be so hard for her. I am glad she is surrounded by such a large loving family.

We all need to make the most of every single moment as we never know when they will be the last we share.  I pray Nigel and I have years together. 

 

Orinoco is making us smile. Today he discovered Goldfish crackers - obviously misunderstanding.

 

 

Dawn has a new collection out too - called Everyday Moments

 

 

 

 and this is mine

 

 

Today I am thankful for

• Nigel - every minute of every day
• the beauty of a church filled with light and hope and community

 

 

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Comments

[Barb inAK]

Love the tree display. We have a Festival of Trees here in Rochester. Trees decorated by businesses, groups, clubs, etc. There is also a small gift store and cafe. All proceeds go to housing for disabled people. It's so amazing to see the creativity of others and what they can come up with when following a chosen theme. It's so wonderful to see such beauty during such a barren time of the year.
I am afraid you are correct about coming back down to earth in a very fast way when you find people who are suffering and sorrowing through their day-to-day life. Prayers for those whose holiday season is not so cheerful.
I know you and Nigel will be celebrating Christmas several hours before Steve and me, so have a very blessed holiday! Thank you for sharing your life and adventures through this blog. It's very special to me, as I feel you and Nigel are to me. God bless you both!