This is the first year I will celebrate Christmas without my mom whom I loved dearly. She is celebrating this year in Heaven. This is for you, Mom. I can only imagine what its like where you are today: Merry Christmas

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk
By Your side...
I can only imagine
What my eyes will see...
When Your face
Is before me...
I can only imagine

{Chorus}:
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine...

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

(((((Christmas blessings to you)))))

awww, hugs to you.

My dad who left long ago, had a birthday on the day before. I always miss him most at this time of year.

I have more family celebrating Christmas in Heaven than I do here celebrating with me. But......one day we'll all be together celebrating forever. I'm sad, but it's a selfish sad because I know they are finally home and it's me that's just waiting till it's my turn to join them. The ultimate anticipation.

I love that song. I thought it would make me cry the first time I heard it but it didn't. It made me smile and still does to this day.

This is my second Christmas without my Mom. It's a tiny bit less painful this year than last. I still wait for the phone to ring sometimes and hear her voice again.

I know what you mean, Joelle. When something happens.....or I see or hear something funny......or really just anything I might want to share.....for a split second I think "ooooh, I gotta tell _________." Then it hits me that they aren't here. You'd think after all this time I'd be used to that fact.

Time may ease the pain, but just wanting to say something to that
person, the need, the feel of them, never ends.

The older we get the more are in heaven, family, friends and our dear
4 legged pals.

But because of the strength, faith in us, we manage to go on in life
with the wonderful memories.


Jappy

Hey Karilann! It's been 2 1/2 yrs since my Mother passed and I still miss her alot, esp this time of year. Seems like everywhere I look, I'm reminded of her and the wonderful times we had together.

I just think we need to hang on to those memories and you know what??? It's ok to shed tears, as they are helpful w/the healing process. Sometimes I cry, but there's many times I can now laugh at the fun things we used to say and do. It's a work in process.

Your post touched me and I just want you to know that I understand your feelings and your loss. Take care...