loved

A bell is no bell 'til you ring it,

A song is no song 'til you sing it,

And love in your heart

Wasn’t put there to stay -

Love isn’t love

'Til you give it away.

~Oscar Hammerstein

There is usually one holiday gift each year that speaks to my heart.  Sometimes it is a handmade card from one of the boys, a silly trinket in my stocking, or that perfect gift that only Santa knew I wanted.

This year,  love came to me in the mail from Camp Sister, Chelsea.  A tangible reminder that I can wrap my hands around, feel the warmth, and bask in the knowledge that I am important to others.  

Today, share with us a photo that reminds you that you too are loved.   It is such a wonderful feeling.

Comments

[Marcie]

Not exactly a holiday gift...but something I found that reminded me of a tiny heart and love:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/12/27/details.html

[Ana Eugenio]

the way my mother decorated the lunch table on Christmas day, for both of us and my camera: http://www.anasofiaeugenio.com/2011/12/our-christmas-lunch.html

[Chelle]

In each of these photos is an ornament I was given by 2 thoughtful friends, to think that someone would get me a gift because they know something small about me that I love, shows me that someone thought of me this Christmas, it is a nice feeling :) I am blessed

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnetisedbylife/6458902619/in/set-72157628248621295

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnetisedbylife/6521013519/in/set-72157628248621295

[MaryHLovesLucy]

I love that mug and it would be a perfect gift for someone...do you know or could you find out where I could purchase it? What a fantastic gift!

[Kim Klassen]

you are loved...
this is beautiful... Tammy....

xo, Kim

[leaca]

Last night we were just hanging out with the one child that is still home from college for winter break. It was nice to just hang with him. Maybe not so much that I am loved but maybe that he is so loved. It all works out I guess.

http://simplyblogged.blogspot.com/2011/12/winter-break.html

[dawn clement]

i love this mug! could you share where it can be purchased?

[Marta Rhine]

I love Photography with all my heart, and my husband knows that, and makes such an effort to care about it too for my sake. He's always pushing me to try something new or emailing me articles and tips. When he saw this photo I took he said: "Great Boka babe!" lol :-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrhinefoto/6457280875/

[Jennifée]

My Dad gave me my late grandfather's Polaroid camera for Christmas - a tangible reminder that I am blessed with love from my family:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/6571455719/

[Becky Sue]

My Mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we don't know how she'll be next year. She gave me this for Christmas and I know I will treasure it for the rest of my life. (sniff)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/6589820801/

[Beth]

Where can this be purchased? I love this and want to order several.

//Beth @ the <a href="http://www.integraphix.com/services/chicago_graphic_design">Chicago Graphic Design Agency</a>

[Kelly]

Would you mind if a deviated a bit from this Tammy!? It's still a gift!


http://kelly-justaclickaway.blogspot.com/2011/12/gift-of.html

[Lil'M]

sadly, i don't have a picture (yet) but this year my stocking was quite stuffed with pashmina scarves. i LOVE scarves - all different kinds and all different colours - but am still somewhat picky. he had bought some in the past and they were sweet and thoughtful, but didn't really say much. this year, though, WOAH! Three of them! In the most fantastic colours too! I draped them all around and wore them all for most of the day - much to the amusement of everyone else. Just when I thought he might not pull through with the 'aha' gift this year, he surprised me.

[Debbie Ealer]

my grandparents wedding photo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/debbsga/6591127327/in/photostream

they loved me and let me live with them for years,they would have done anything for me and I know looking at this that they are still looking out for me,watching me and loving me tons!

Happy New Year to everyone!

[Valerie]

My parents died when I was in college and then I didn't find love until my late 30s. Just the house being full of people I love...that's the best gift ever.
http://journeyleaf.typepad.com/journeyleaf/2011/12/basking.html

[Sarah]

The Christmas gift that melts my heart every time I see it :)

instagr.am/p/cmEUP/
instagr.am/p/cmDPI/

[urban muser]

that mug is so wonderfully cute tammy! what a nice gift.

[Liz]

yes, where can i find such a mug? it's great!

[Darlene]

Love this mug, and I found where it can be purchased!

http://www.bibelotshops.com/index.php?view=product_detail&pid=90225758&name=You+Are+Loved+Coffee+Mug

[Jill Riter]

I remember my Bible study leader writing these words to me signing off on correspondence. It really impacted me.

[Jill Riter]

PS delightful and clear picture!

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