As I have mentioned before, Christmas time always takes me back to my grandma’s place. Every December, our large extended family would come together under my grandma’s domain. Grandpa was present too but it was grandma’s boat to ride.
Grandma’s place was home without a doubt. She created a place that we all wanted to be. The warm fuzzy feeling of being at grandma’s was highly anticipated by the many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I can rightly say that I clearly remember my dad beaming with smiles as we traveled to the village; “We were indeed heading home to grandma’s/mama bear.
As years go by and my husband and I raise our own family, I find myself trying to mimic my grandma’s ways. Her traditions in a way she made her place become home for her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren especially during this special holiday season.
I desire to be like my grandma in that way as we continue to grow traditions around the birth of Christ. Creating a place for our family to call home;
- Gathered with the people we love.
- Surrounded by those that love us no matter what.
- Being accepted despite our flaws and differences.
- Feeling safe.
- Feeling wanted.
- A place where we can laugh our hearts out directly from the heart.
- Being surrounded by people that know to hold our hands through all seasons of life.
- Sitting at that dinner table and sharing a meal in love and truth.
- Being mama bear to my children and seeking to know their hearts as seasons go by as I learn to share in their growth however I am needed.
- Creating the Home for our family.
Over the years, we have moved many times within the same State and some in the same town but this year we have had the joy of purchasing our own little piece of land to build our place. I have been praying and dreaming of what this place will become. A place where our family will grow and get to celebrate many Christmases. Our children have already asked us to put up the biggest Christmas tree next year and God willing we will.
I am thankful for the many Christmases past. I am thankful for the places we have called home for every one of those Christmases. I am thankful for the memories created along the way. But most importantly, I am thankful for the reminder of Jesus Christ and the birth that reminds us of our home eternal. Our true home.
With my husband and children, once again I know that we will be home for christmas together under a warm place we all call home.
Rhythm In Life 
Lovely post thanks 🌲🥀
Thank you.🙏
So thrilled for you to have your own land to build your own place. Happy holidays.
Than you very much Miss Peggy. We are very excited for this new chapter of our lives. Happy holidays to you too💝
Congrats on the new house! It’s definitely fun imagining what all you can do with your space. Just don’t be like me, and forget that things actually cost money. A lovely trip to Lowe’s with husband gave me a bad reality check ha. I hope future Christmases hold up to your expectations. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much my dearest. We are excited!. We have definitely had our lessons with finances over the years and are very much aware 😁. We are hoping to start a very minimalist home in our new place. More memories and less stuff.
We keep working on the minimalist vibe. But I am secretly a hoarder 🙄
Sweet! Build memories, and likely your children will look back with nostalgia!
Thank you Sir🙏. We hope and pray that we’ll get to build memories that are worth keeping for our family.
so happy for you.
Thank you Heather my dear 💝. Merry Christmas.
How exciting to get your own little piece of land for a house. Kids really get attached to land when they are home schooled and get to be outside so often.
Our children enjoy many outdoor games that we wanted to give them the space to encourage them to enjoy those things. I am a gardener in my mind and hopefully I can put that into practice 😁. We just enjoy being outdoors as a family and this place will give us the room to do just that. Perhaps some honey bees in the mix.
Chickens?
So sweet! Thats so exciting that you were able to find a piece of land, I’m sure the house you build will become home as you fill it with your family and culture. ❤
Thank you sis. The whole process of land hunting was not my favorite but we are thankful it all worked out. We pray not to loose ourselves in the building process. I am just hoping and praying for peace of mind for myself. 💝💝
What a beautiful message. Congratulations on finding your own piece of land!
Thank you very much Julia.
Beautiful…..Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too!
What a wonderful story. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too!
This story just made me feel happy. I loved it. Congrats on your new home! ❤️
Thank you Rudy💝.
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Congrats on the new house ! Merry Christmas !!
It was all about Grandma (or Ninie) in our house, too. What a lovely tribute. Merry Christmas! xo
Susan, It’s nice to meet you and big thank you for liking my blog post and signing up to follow me. You have great memories with your grandmother, that’s something no one can take away from you. Congratulations on your house, I know you will build memories and it’s already filled with love.
Thank you Masha. 💝