Christmas in South America is very different than we are used to. Having spent two Christmases here on my mission, I've experienced the hot, humid, firework-enhanced Christmases. This one did not disappoint. Christmas Day was the hottest day of the year so far in Buenos Aires (hitting 96 degrees). We did make it into the pool for a while and had a fun day opening presents and enjoying all things Christmas.
On the other hand, the holidays now pose a more difficult challenge in the Los Mouritsen household. It was very hard to see Claire open presents that she hoped Santa Claus would bring as there were so many things we had two of--one for Lily and one for Claire. There is a box of unopened gifts stored in our garage that will become Caroline's. It is most difficult to think of all the fun times we have had as a family on past Christmas Days and to know that each and every holiday will expectedly unfulfilling.
We miss Lily. It just plain hurts.
Christmas 2009
Christmas 2008
I wondered.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry.
We are sorry, we are thinking of you at this time especially. It is great to hear about the memorials - that is really sweet. We have a special ornament hanging at our house that Corin gave us with flowers from Lily's funeral in it. It has been a special thing for us to have.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Emily & family
We still think and pray for you often....so sorry.
ReplyDeleteHow could it not? We here are also still praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteWe think of you all often. My heart is heavy for you. So, so, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteWe're still thinking of your family and praying for you too. I love the pics you posted of Lily at Christmas time. She radiates such happiness and joy! It would be simply impossible not to miss that smile, joy, and spunk. We know you're hurting. We'll keep praying. We love you.
ReplyDeleteHoy yo estaba viendo mi coleccion vieja de tarjetas navidenas. Y alli estuvieron, las tarjetas de su familia, con la sonrisa gigante de Lily, sonriendo como loco. Se que tienen que haber sido veces cuando ella no estaba sonriendo pero, en mi coleccion, su sonrisa siempre esta presente.
ReplyDeleteY pensaba yo, "Echo de menos Lily".