Postponing the inevitable, I was once again down to the wire to meet commitments. I promised myself when my first grandchild was born to complete a Christmas ornament for each year until they were an adult at eighteen years of age. Well it’s been working great and has been loads of fun until the arrival of two new grandsons this year. I had to focus and cram the development of three new ornaments this year into a one day timeframe of Saturday, December 14th…oh yeah, that’s my first grandson’s eighth birthday.
Life is great though…nothing quite like the sight and feel of grandchildren. The circle we call life continues with their birth into this world, whatever that may bring. I acknowledge my treasures and good fortune each time I have the opportunity to see the future in their eyes, much like I did when my own children were young.
Isn’t that what the winter solstice celebrates? New life and new beginnings. The dramatic changes from darkness to light. I created a new design to honor this change in perspective. It will be my gift to you, the fans of Moonspun Designs, shortly after the new year begins.
For now, I encourage you to enjoy thoughtful reflection of 2013’s passing and the the onset of the new year, 2014. I am grateful for this past year full of many joyful moments and looking forward to next year’s enchantment.
– Karen
