Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by Lisa Keys
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.
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. Love 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. For more of my thoughts on grief survival think about letter writing.
Someone who is remembered is someone well loved.
Tracy says
My favorite post of all! Love you!
Lisa says
We are so lucky to have such loving family.
patcook1 says
God Bless your family this holiday season. Your grandchildren are so darling. Merry Christmas!
Lisa says
Merry Christmas and many blessings to you
Elizabeth Craig says
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.
Lisa says
Thank you for kind words and for being here. <3
Angela@eatlivehappy says
Beautiful Family! Have a Blessed Holiday!
Lisa says
Happiest of holidays to you and yours dear Angela
Lynne Laino says
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!
Lisa says
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.
karemack74 says
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
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Lisa says
We are hanging in there together and enjoying these babies so much. Merry Christmas dear friend to you and yours. <3
thegsandwich says
Lovely.
Lisa says
thank you and happy holidays
Carol Walsh says
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
Lisa says
day after Christmas melt-down...grateful for all I have but missing him terribly <3