Bittersweet memories. Your mom's spirit will be with you in a different way this year. She will always be with you in your heart. The lovely momemetos of the glass or with her ashes and buck knife or something that I know you will treasure it always. I have thought about doing this myself as well. I know how your mom looked forward to the holiday and her family. She will always be with you. God bless all you during the holiday season . Can you qua you were back home Hope I can get down to Texas sometime and see all of her treasures at your home.

Heidi, the purple orb is beautiful! Walt likes the knife you had made. I'm so sorry I missed your celebration for her back home... I wasn't feeling well at all :( It looked like your celebration was beautiful. I miss your mom too, always had lots of fun when we visited. She would be so shocked to see Josh's kids now, Michael is 17 and Gabe 15. They were the kids that Josh had while he lived next to your mom and she always got a tickle out of them. He has 2 other kids too, Colin 11 and Rebekah 10. They are coming here the 26th for a few days and will be so glad to see them. Gabe is now the tallest one in the family at 6' 5" Whew! He was just little one when they moved to Ohio. Anyway, You have the right to a big rest now and enjoy the Christmas decor of your mom's and yours and know that she is at peace and always with you. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Merry Christmas Heidi! Your mom would have wanted you to celebrate Christmas BIG!!! Yes, we miss Bette, but for some reason when I think of her, I really feel happy because I feel deep in my heart she is sitting next to God in all his glory. ❤️