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Reminder of our church...

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 18 December 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

This ornament was purchased way, way back in our years together, reminding us of the church where we were married in Milford, CT, in 1959. The colonial New England architecture is very special to us and this one, while simplified, is a reminder..

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Comments (17)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

You know Judy, I love that all your tree decorations and ornaments hold memories for you and your husband. Its just such a lovely thing:-) Lovely shot of a lovely memory:-) Thanks for sharing:-)

18 Dec 2008 5:54am

@Linerberry: Thanks, Caroline ... and I forgot to add the link to the real church, so have now added it, but here is it if you want to take a peek.

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

That's cool how you can relate your memories to this small chapel. It's a nice shot.

18 Dec 2008 10:37am

@Observing: Thank you, Mike.

djedfre from schaumburg, United States

good shot - unique ornament! (you won't find that at WalMart...)

18 Dec 2008 10:53am

@djedfre: How very true ... it's made of wood (real wood :D).

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Nice memory. I like your tree, and the way you decorate it with things that are more than just baubles.

18 Dec 2008 1:01pm

@Viewfinder: Thank you, Glenn ... and this season and my looking over my archived photos have only heightened the memories ... I forgot to add the link to the real church so have now done that. You've seen it before.

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Such a sweet little church... they don't make churches like they use to with character like this...
Did you see the one in Melb Bch?

18 Dec 2008 1:32pm

@Fliss: But if you go back to the link I added later (I'd forgotten it), you'll see the church we were married in .
Yes, I did capture, and have posted earlier, the one on Melbourne Beach.

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

A beautiful little church...
Tomorrow i will begin my Christmas photos untill Jan.3th, i begin with a small church too :-)

18 Dec 2008 1:50pm

@Eleftheria!: I'll look forward to your "little church" and I'm glad you liked mine. xo

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Each ornament is so very special to you and your family! That makes the tree all memories! Beautiful, Judy.

18 Dec 2008 2:48pm

@Betty: Thank you, Betty, and you're right ... each ornament has meaning ... and memories.

Bookfool from Mississippi, United States

I love the way each of your ornaments has a special meaning to you. What kind of a lens are you using?

18 Dec 2008 2:54pm

@Bookfool: Gee, the lens on the archived photos is simply what the camera had ... nothing special. I now own a macro lens for my Sony A100, but I don't think and of these were taken with that one. ;D

chrissy from London, United Kingdom

Your tree must be very special, it is nice to have ornaments that mean something - so sorry about David, I didnt realise he was your son, hope your happy memeories of him keep you going through this christmas time

18 Dec 2008 3:29pm

@chrissy: Thank you, Chrissy ... and yes, we are focusing on our happy memories of David's 45 years to help us through the 'tough times'.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Beautiful ornament and reminder, very special indeed. I enjoyed linking back to the actual image of the church showing it in the 1800's and more recent. Both are wonderful images.

18 Dec 2008 4:55pm

@Barbara: Thank you, Barb, for going back to see the 'original' ... now you know what we were thinking about when we bought this little wooden church ornament! xo

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Wow it's so detailed, wonderful ornament...gosh :)

18 Dec 2008 6:09pm

@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine!

Calvy/Abhi from Despo Ville, India

b'ful Church!!

18 Dec 2008 8:01pm

@Calvy/Abhi: Thanks a lot!

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

A very good replica of the church. That has to be a very happy memory hanging on your Christmas tree Judy. Most of my ornaments are new ones but there are certainly some "memories" hanging on my tree. This is it's 50th year? Wow, who would ever have believed 50 years ago that we would still be so young and full of hope for good things yet to come. Mostly we have lots to be thankful for, for the years have been good to us. I know that this season will be a tough one for you and Mike though but I think that David is in the "Heavenly Host".

18 Dec 2008 9:05pm

@Marion: Dear Marion ... thank you for your warm comment. Tonight we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mike's proposal. The feelings we share are beyond belief!!! We're celebrating with a glass of wine tonight. xo

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

This is wonderful Judy, what a beautiful memories you have hanging from your tree.

18 Dec 2008 10:41pm

@MaryB: Thank you, Mary ... it's been a wonderful 50 years, and I wish you the same!

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

I think i will so love your Christmas tree,it is so full of ornaments that you made them yourself,ornaments that are sentimental to you and family,given by loved ones...it is a very rich and special tree!:)

19 Dec 2008 12:40am

@tyan: Dear Tyan, you are so sweet and sentimental ... I appreciate that. Tonight we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mike's asking me to marry him, and giving me my engagement ring. The feelings we share are beyond belief!!!