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The Greatest Gift

Published: Dec 22, 2019 · Modified: Jul 4, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Family photo with my grandchildren the greatest gift.

The Greatest Gift

Please welcome the newest addition to our family, Sammy. Along with Annabelle this will be a most magical Christmas seen through the eyes of a 3 ½ year old. We've already had some fun baking cookies and wrapping presents. Now, we are looking forward to the feast of seven fishes and the glee of opening gifts on Christmas morning.

My granddaughter.
My grandson.
My granddaughter doing a surprise moment.

Naturally, the greatest gift of all, of course, is being surrounded by those you love most in life and in spirit. I hope you can feel the presence. Just believe.

A kiss from my son is the greatest gift.

Are you celebrating someone? Whatever or whoever you celebrate I wish you the happiest of holidays. Finally, thank you for gathering here with me. Sharing your thoughts and wisdom on grief are so important for all. I encourage you to talk about the ones you have loved and lost. Say their names out loud and tell a few stories.

Rock shaped like a heart a found gift.
a much treasured found gift

Someone who is remembered is someone well loved.

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  1. Tracy

    December 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    My favorite post of all! Love you!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 22, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      We are so lucky to have such loving family.

      Reply
  2. patcook1

    December 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    God Bless your family this holiday season. Your grandchildren are so darling. Merry Christmas!

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    • Lisa

      December 22, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      Merry Christmas and many blessings to you

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth Craig

    December 22, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing with me and all who read your blog. Your thoughts and expressions are so appreciated. Peace and joy and love to you and your family.

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    • Lisa

      December 22, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you for kind words and for being here. <3

      Reply
  4. Angela@eatlivehappy

    December 22, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Beautiful Family! Have a Blessed Holiday!

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    • Lisa

      December 22, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      Happiest of holidays to you and yours dear Angela

      Reply
  5. Lynne Laino

    December 22, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Your hearts must be bursting! Congratulations on your beautiful grandson! The photo of Annabelle with her hand on her forehead is priceless 💖💖. I love the sweet photo of you and William. Thanks for your positivity and great grief advice. Wishing you and Bill and Happy & Healthy New Year!

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    • Lisa

      December 22, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Sammy is healthy and sweet and Annabelle is the best big sister. She is responding to the dog trying to get treats out of the cabinet which was very funny. Wishing you all the very best for a happy holiday surrounded by ALL your boys.

      Reply
  6. karemack74

    December 23, 2019 at 6:22 am

    Hi Lisa,

    Love the pix of you & Bill with Annabelle & Sammie. I hope you have a Blessed Christmas. Enjoy those beautiful grandbabies.

    Much love, Kare

    Sent from my iPad

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  7. Lisa

    December 23, 2019 at 10:48 am

    We are hanging in there together and enjoying these babies so much. Merry Christmas dear friend to you and yours. <3

    Reply
  8. thegsandwich

    December 24, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Lovely.

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    • Lisa

      December 27, 2019 at 11:24 am

      thank you and happy holidays

      Reply
  9. Carol Walsh

    December 27, 2019 at 9:40 am

    Love this picture of you guys and those beautiful grand-kids! Little Sammie is so cute and Annabelle is just adorable as ever. That picture of William giving you a kiss is priceless...he sure did love his mama! <3

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    • Lisa

      December 27, 2019 at 11:23 am

      day after Christmas melt-down...grateful for all I have but missing him terribly <3

      Reply

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