Thursday, 30 December 2021

The days between, over the years...

                                              

In these few days between Christmas and  the New Year I've been thinking about the different things we have experienced during this between-time, and remembering.......

....being whisked off to Penang by my son and his wife to stay in a beautiful hotel on the beach for a few days, such luxury!

....a carriage ride in a snowy village in Austria, where the driver offered us a share of his bottle of schnapps as we clip- clopped through the mountains,



....unexpected Christmas lunch with my younger son and his wife while my husband was in hospital,

.....learning to cross country ski in a mountain village in Canada where my daughter was living, (and falling over a lot)

....taking the ferry from France to England to spend the week with family in the snowy North of England, and wondering , as the snow got thicker, if we would ever get safely there.

So many nostalgic memories over the years. The last few have been quieter, more home based, still peaceful and enjoyable. Time to be thankful for what we have enjoyed, and time to gently plan a new Year.


15 comments:

Frugally challenged said...

Wonderful memories! Just the way to enjoy this special time.

Sandi said...

😊 So much to be thankful for!

Elderberry-Rob said...
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Elderberry-Rob said...

memories like these are pure treasure and I am turning to my memories more and more. It's not always about the next holiday/adventure, although we hope for many more but it's good to look back on these happy times and appreciate them and be thankful, thanks for reminding me :) Wishing you both a very happy and healthy New Year, Betty

A Joyful Chaos said...

What a lovely variety of thing you have been able to experience at this time of year over the years. Fond memories I'm sure.

Blessings~

Angela said...

Such lovely memories - magic moments, filled with love ♥️

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Happiest New Year to fill with new memories! 🎉

Anne Payne said...

I love your memories!! It is good to remember and reflect, and look forward to what is to come. I pray 2022 brings you much joy and closeness with the Lord.

Jackie said...

Wonderful memories. Your memory of cross country skiing made me remember my first time snow shoeing. Oh my did I fall a lot.

God bless.

ellen b. said...

Wonderful memories. Since our daughter was born on December 27th it changed the week in between. Happy New Year to you!

Lorrie said...

So many lovely memories to look back on. And a new year ahead to fill with more. I wish you and M a most happy New Year full of love.

Mary said...

Our memories are the best and we are so lucky to have them. Now things are different, very different!
Hoping you and M are doing well and that 2022 will be kind and gentle to us all.
Hugs from us both dear Barbara.
Happy New Year.

elizabeth said...

I love your memories aso much ❤🙏🌹

Catherine said...

Lovely memories.
I wish you a Very Happy New Year!

Granny Marigold said...

Reading your post today brought to mind something I read years ago and liked it so much I copied it out.
"The chief value of a delightful experience lies in the fact that it doesn't perish with the occasion but lives on indefinitely in the memory, so that the pleasure of the original impression is multiplied a thousand fold and can be recaptured at will."
It's wonderful to have such occasions. Have a Blessed New Year.

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