I wanted to share with with you something very
special that happened at my church for Christmas.
If you have read my blog from day one,
you would know one of the main reasons why I started it.
I realized almost a year ago,
after the loss of Jackson's best friend,
that time and people are so precious.
My church showed an amazingly amount of love to
children in need in our community this Christmas.
Some friends and I decided to decorate a small tree
in memory of Thomas.
We attached tags that had children's information on them that needed clothes, necessities and gifts that they would not be receiving for Christmas.
Thomas and his mother Terri had in the past shown so much
love and sympathy to some of these children and their families,
especially during the holidays,
that it was only fitting that we honor Thomas in this way.
The church members agreed!
We couldn't keep the tree full!
So many wanted to help with this because of what it symbolized.
The giving and generous donations were able to make a
wonderful Christmas for many!
...brand new bicycles,
basketballs,
remote control vehicles,
clothes for all ,
shoes,
tons of toys for all,
jewelry for the girls,
stuffed animals,
...all priceless!
Jackson felt very honored and proud to have made the tree topper-
a star with a "T" in the middle.
I think everyone would agree that this will be
a new tradition
that we will do at our church for many years to come!
Thank you God for the time and all of the sweet memories we had with Thomas!
I know that in your ways Lord we will continue to see him.
