Dad's Railroad Watch
The railroad watch belonged to my father. My wife purchased the train ornament for Dad a few days prior to his passing on the 16th of December. We placed them on the family wreath during the funeral service. I know this isn't the most cheerful Ruby Tuesday during the holiday season, but I felt the need to post it anyway. For more information scroll down to "A Life Well Lived".
You do what you have to do. You are strong and reasonable. You do what you have to do. Big hug. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's entirely appropriate.
ReplyDeleteThis ornament and your father will always be a part of your Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI love ornaments that actually have meaning.
ReplyDeleteYou remain in my mind and on my heart, 25 years later, I still miss My dad. Holidays even more so.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this memory.
Perfect Ruby choice ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
The picture is cheerful, even though heartache lies behind it.
ReplyDeleteSandee: Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTravis: Well, it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.
Bill: Yes, the ornament will will occupy a special place on my personal Christmas tree from now on.
Amy: I do to. We have a whole tree full of picture ornaments of the grandcrew. Each one is specal.
Judi: Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Storyteller: Thank you.
Rinky: There is something cheerful about a red choo choo train, regardless of the circumstances.
Precious remembrance. I am sorry about your Dad.
ReplyDeleteMy Ruby Tuesday calls for a new goal next year, to SAVE! Wishing you a bountiful new year!
Sorry for your loss. But I'm pretty sure this ornament will be hold special memories of your dad. Stay strong [hugs]
ReplyDeleteOh that is so sweet of you guys...no you are not alone by putting a remembrance of your beloved loved ones who passed away...I just put a key chain which has a face of my step-daughter on the Christmas tree..I told my hubby I am not going to use it as a key chain it might broke because the design is a glass angel..I do think it is so fragile so I made it as a Christmas ornament. That feels us good too ...Happy New Year!!
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The ornament is poignant, yet the whimsical look of the ruby locomotive makes us smile. A fine son you are to a great dad, the remembrance sits proudly on your tree...
ReplyDeleteSending you prayers of comfort and peace as you grieve for your dad...
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the loss of your beloved Dad.
Kathy