I hadn't sent out a Christmas card in years - since Isabelle went to Heaven. Truthfully, I didn't feel the spirit. I didn't want a staged photo of our family, smiling like we were perfect and whole, when there was a huge piece of us missing.
But as the holidays approached that year, and our little boy (our rainbow baby) brought immeasurable joy to our lives, I wanted to share some of that joy with others. Actually, I think the cards arrived closer to New Year's Day, but I was pretty proud that I got them out at all!
A friend from our support group shared that with her holiday cards she includes tiny angel cutouts in memory of her son.
Some other ideas include holding a bear or other stuffed animal in a photo to represent a loved one. We have a white bear with angel wings that we include in many family photos. Maybe you have a favorite pin or piece of jewelry that reminds you of your loved one. Show it off and keep the memories alive.
Other posts that might be helpful:
Merry Christmas from Heaven
Charming: Close to My HeartAwareness Bracelets
Remembrance Buttons
Dragonfly Pin and Poem
Nourishing my Wounded Spirit
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