This quote came to mind as I mulled over various Christmas memories:
My grandmother passed away at Christmas time almost 30 years ago. I remember the bitter cold of the graveyard, and the astonishing beauty of the ice-covered trees.
A few days ago, my father-in-law slipped into Heaven. With one breath we were commiserating over our sense of loss, and with the other breath we were cooing over the newest addition to the family, one week old Benjamin.
Truly, life is a mixture of joy and pain.
4 comments:
Rumer Godden, actually. :-)
One of my favorite quotes also.
Hi Hope ... this quote is from Rumer Godden, who wrote China Court.
Oops, Yes, Julie, it was a Rumer Godden quote, and not Goudge. I can't believe I made such a big goof! Thanks for pointing out my error.
Condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. Sigh. One day there will be no more death. I can't wait!
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