No matter how different and unique we are,
We love.
From around the world you all joined me
In celebrating love.
As I drew each ornament and wrote each name,
I thought of the love that was felt for this person,
And the love that this person had lived.
Thank you for celebrating these people, beautifully.
~
(Each name shared with me is represented here. There may be duplicate names because each ornament is representative of someone loved. I invite anyone who wishes, to share a story of their loved one on this tree, or what part of the world you are from. I had names shared on Facebook and I had people who read the post who sent me names privately. And whether a name of your loved one is on this tree or not, I offer this as a very simple and symbolic gift-that the world is full of love. Because love never ends.)
More names received, tree updated.
More love sent in and added…
And more….
And more….
And more…
Beautiful! This is truly a tree of love!
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Thank you Priceless 🙂
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Thank YOU so very much! Benjamin will be so happy to see Grampy’s ornament on your beautiful Tree of Love.
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I wish I could see his face 🙂
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How very special!
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Thank you Debra 🙂
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What a cool idea!
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Thank you Russ 🙂
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“Oh What A Wonderful World”, This is the bestest Christmas tree, Beautiful Colleen.
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beautiful tree and beautiful song!!!! Thank you!
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Thank you Anie 🙂
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I so so so so so love this song Ivor. Thank you. I now have it playing while I’m working on comments. 🙂
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Your idea is really lovely and I’m grateful for your kind offer, Colleen ❤
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Thank you very much Irene. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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This is a beautiful gift, Colleen… thank you.
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You’re welcome Sue. ❤
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thank you for this lovely gift, may they all shine forever –
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Amen to that Beth. 🙂
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What a beautiful gift! ❤️
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Thank you Jodi 🙂
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Oh so sweet GP, thank you! 🙂
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You are more than welcome, Colleen. Hopefully there will be more before the day arrives.
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There have been a few every day since. 🙂
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… and again…
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❤
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These are beautiful wishes passed on to you and made into one elegant Christmas remembrance. You are a true artist, MBC.
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yes she is indeed!
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Oh My Buddy Mark, thank you so much 🙂
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Colleen this is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you and your beautiful heart ❤️
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That touches me Heart, I had to stop here and just look at that comment. ❤
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I’m embracing every word and enjoying your tree of undying love. I vote this “The 2017 Post of the Year”…seriously golden good.
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I second that wholeheartedly!
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Thank you Peter. 🙂
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GB, you are so amazingly kind and gracious to me. Thank YOU so very much. 🙂
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It’s a golden pleasure.
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My big sister Janet appears here on the Thankfulness Tree. My blog started with a post thanking her for being My Big Sister.
https://pollymermaid.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/i-love-my-big-sister/
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I just read it Peter. Thank you for sharing that here. I like learning about those names I wrote. I knew when I wrote them they were more than words or letters. They were loved and loving. I hope more share their stories.
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It was very sad, in a way, to read all the names on your wonderful tree, knowing that there were so many memories there. On the other hand, it was totally uplifting, so I thank you for that, and I thank all those who added to the tree. May you, and they, have a peaceful and blessed Christmas, and a happy, healthy, New Year.
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I felt the same way Peter. I really tried to focus on the name of the person I was writing. And the love someone was feeling for them.
I wish you the same, for peace and blessings this Christmas Peter.
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It’s beautiful. 🙂
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Thank you Kathy 🙂
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My uncle Tim was one of my heroes. He worked hard and loved even harder. He was always a phone call or a walk to the barn away. I cherish all the memories made working at the barn, watching scary movies, riding on the gator to check the cows or to look for black raspberries, Sunday dinners after church and all the conversations that were had. He was the one who challenged me to love myself because it would be impossible for someone else to love me if I didn’t…that changed my world!
I miss him everyday, but know that I will see him again because we are a people who have Hope. Hope that is brought to us by a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger.
Merry Christmas to all! I love you, Aunt Colleen and Uncle David!
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Merry Christmas Becky. Thank you for sharing Tim with everyone. I love you too (and so does Uncle David) 🙂 ❤
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Benjamin wants to say “Thank-you for making Grampy’s ornament, it’s beautiful!” He is delighted with your tree filled with ornaments of love and has asked to come back to see it 5 times this morning. He is happy to see Grampy’s ornament every single visit. He wants his Daddy, Mommy and Grammy to see it too. I wonder if it is possible to make a print of the tree for him to keep? Thank-you for helping Benjamin’s missing his Grampy a little less sad.
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You absolutely may make a print. Tell Benjamin I’m very honored it meant so much to him. I’m sorry it is so sad for him. I’m sure Grampy Mark is so happy to be loved so much.
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Thank-you so very, very much for permission to make prints. My oldest daughter, his Auntie Heidi, printed two on card stock paper and they are beautiful. We are going to frame them for him and Grammy.
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Oh Ellen, how beautiful of you. I am so touched that this may help him and Grammy. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and all of your family.
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I’m so deeply touched, Colleen…thank you! ox
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You are very welcome Debra 🙂
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This has meant so much to me Colleen. I saw it the other morning on facebook and I’m not sure why exactly but it’s brightened every day since whenever I see it in my minds eye. Thank you for such a kind thought, which meant so much to so many.
Happy Christmas to you and yours and good health and happiness in 2018 xxxx
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What a great idea!
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Thank you 🙂 !!
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