We have many angel figures that decorate our home at Christmas. They come in all shapes and sizes. I have a small collection that were given to me by my dear sister that has gone on to be a real angel herself.
Every year she would gift one to me. They really mean the world to me to bring them out of the cabinet and place them in the window. The sun shining on them is quite lovely as they cast a beautiful glow.
My younger sister gifted me this sweet angel that lights up the dining mirror during Christmas. The two white angels are gifts from my parents.
My parents gave me and my sisters this candle holder. There were three of us girls and my Daddy always called us his three little angels.
Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Merry Christmas to you and your families. God bless you, my friends.
I love how your collection has evolved over time and how personal it is. Everythingis so lovely and so many stories from those you love. A beautiful post. Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeanie, my family loves Christmas. Grayden and I continue that tradition with our children and grandchildren.
DeleteWhat a special collection with beautiful stories and memories. Your father referring to his daughters as his angels is precious. I imagine that that memory warms and comforts. Merry on, Martha Ellen.
ReplyDeleteThough my Daddy called us his little angels, I fear we didn't alway live up to that accolade! Yes, remembering that is heartwarming, Vee.
DeleteWhat a beautiful and meaningful collection to cherish and treasure. Happy memories!
Delete~~~Deb in Wales xoxo
My heart is full of so many memories, Deb. xoxo ♥
DeleteWhat a wonderful thing to collect and so perfect at Christmas time! I love the candleholder with the three angels from your parents, soooo special. I hope your day is magical and full of love. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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Merry Christmas, Teresa. May your memories fill your heart with joy. ♥
DeleteI love your angel collection - and what precious and tender sweet memories it brings you - your father and your sister.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you sweet lady this Christmas and in the coming new year. ♥
Merry Christmas, ME.
Thank you, Michele. Christmas brings so many memories of Christmas past. ♥
DeleteMartha, how lovely to have a collection that is so personal, the items gifted to you by your dear ones.
ReplyDeleteJean, I am so sentimental. The items gifted by my loved ones mean a lot.
DeleteHow I love this post, Martha Ellen! I love that your some of your angels were given to you by your beloved sister. I love that your father called you and your sisters his angels. I love the carol at the end of the post. (It is, in fact, my favorite carol.)
ReplyDeleteSo heartwarming! ❤
Cheryl, as I was thinking about writing this post, Angels From the Realms of Glory played over and over in my head. It's such a meaningful announcement of the birth of Christ, the newborn King. Thank you for your sweet comments, my friend. ♥
DeleteOh, I think it might be grand to have a few angels here and there all year long. I am wanting to make a few little angels for my sewing room tree. One of yours would be a great inspiration to get me started. I imagine you can guess which one. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm not sure which one you would choose, but I'm guessing maybe the paper mache angel on the mantle?! I hope your Christmas is all you want it to be, my friend. ♥
DeleteI love your collection of angels, Martha Ellen. I especially like the one that lights up your dining room mirror. The white ones remind me of my sweet accordion angel that I just bought. These are all nice, and so special given to you by your sister.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Martha Ellen. Thank you for your friendship all these years.
~Sheri
Thank you for your friendship, Sheri. Merry Christmas!
DeleteWhat a sweet candle with the three angels and the sentiment that goes with it. Precious. Sweet to have those angels from your dear sister, too. Angels played a big part in the Christmas story. Such an amazing event to think about. Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas Martha Ellen!
ReplyDeleteEllen, I hope all the joy of Christmas is with you and your family this year.
DeleteI love your angels! I hope they are watching over you. Happy holidays!
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Oh, I'm pretty certain they are! xo
DeleteAn aunt gave me a plaque of a guardian angel watching over a young girl and her little brother crossing over a bridge. They looked like me and my little brother. I still have it hanging in my house. Amazingly, I found the same picture in miniature for my doll house, but I gave it to my granddaughter who keeps it by her bed.
ReplyDeleteThat's nice, Cathy.
DeleteSweet post Martha Ellen. Your angel collection is gorgeous and full of sentiment. A lot of my collection is the same. The gifts from my sister who is also an angel are very much treasured.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. Our angel sisters are watching over us. I'm sure of it!
DeleteSweet treasued angel collection that means so much watching over you Martha Ellen.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you and your Family
I can hear Mom reciting "Angels from the Realms of Glory". She is in a nursing home and she always used to recite this verse.
Merry Christmas
Betsy
Oh Betsy, thinking of your dear Mom reciting this carol fills my heart with joy! God bless her. xo
DeleteJust wanted to come by and wish my dear friend a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to more of your charming posts in the new year, Martha Ellen, and wishing you so much goodness in the new year. : )
~Sheri
Happy New Year to you, dear Sheri!
DeleteYour angel collection is gorgeous Martha Ellen. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photography with us, and thank you also for popping in throughout the year. Happy New Year to you and your dear family :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Denise. Happy New Year to you and your family!
DeleteYour angel collection is gorgeous, and your choice of carol "Angels from the Realms of Glory" perfect.
ReplyDeleteMy good wishes for 2020.
All the best Jan
Jan, these angels always bring me joy at Christmas. I really should keep them out longer and not just at Christmas. All the best to you!
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