Look what my mom gave us for Christmas, a little bit of a sad story behind it!!

Boop2704 Posted: Dec 24, 2004 10:02 PM

Look what my mom gave us for Christmas, a little bit of a sad story behind it!!

My mom made us this beautiful tree skirt for Christmas. It took her 8 1/2 years to make it. She started making it in May 1996. She was working on it the night that police came to our door to tell us my brother was dead. From that day foward, she could not look at it, nor finish it. Well, now that DH and I are married, she wanted to finish it for us to use under our tree. So every night she has been working on it. She handed me the box tonight and said it was a gift from my brother, it was the tree skirt that she was working on the night of his death!! I must say, this is the absolute best Christmas gift that I have ever received in my life. It has so much meaning to it and will be in my family forever. I started crying when I opened it, and I'm crying as I type this. It was very hard for her to complete it. She told me she would have weird dreams at night and keep seeing my brothers face every time she worked on it!! I love my mom so much, and this was the best gift she could have ever given me!!

Happybride2005 Posted: Dec 24, 2004 10:10 PM

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its beautiful!!!! was that a hook rug?

MuchInLuvMichi Posted: Dec 24, 2004 10:22 PM

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omg i got chills reading that!!! what a wonderful family u have hun! ur brother is always with u dont 4get that

cocoa Posted: Dec 24, 2004 10:49 PM

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wow!!! your mom is truly amazing!!!

Sunny Posted: Dec 24, 2004 10:52 PM

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What a beautiful thought! And it is truly beautiful- I know how much work that is!

palebride Posted: Dec 24, 2004 11:36 PM

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stop manking me cry on Christmas Eve!
What a beautiful story.....you are lucky to have such a wonderful mother!

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Dec 24, 2004 11:44 PM

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thats a wonderful gift

mrswask Posted: Dec 24, 2004 11:45 PM

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What a beautiful dear present!!

sassy2611 Posted: Dec 25, 2004 12:04 AM

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So sweet. You made me cry. I love happy ending stories and priceless gifts. You are truly blessed to have such a loving and kind hearted mom. Merry Christmas and alll the best to you and your family...

lvdolphins Posted: Dec 25, 2004 12:39 AM

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That is so sweet!
Happy Holidays to you and your family.

luvsbob4603 Posted: Dec 25, 2004 12:48 AM

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Really nice! Merry christmas to you and your family.Have a great day tomorrow.

Kate Posted: Dec 25, 2004 12:51 AM

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What a beautiful treasure! I'm sure it was so hard for your mom to continue working on that ...

suven Posted: Dec 25, 2004 01:47 AM

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It's beautiful!

Dooodles Posted: Dec 25, 2004 08:22 AM

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What an absolutely wonderful gift! I'm sure it was very difficult for your Mom to finish, but I am so happy she did finish it for you. May it celebrate many, many wonderful holidays with you!!!!