Monthly Motivation The Christmas Wreath and a Memory of My Brother Bruce

This is a blast from the past.  My brother Bruce has since passed away, but I miss him very much.  I love you, Bruce!

A Holiday Memory

I love Christmas.  What a fun and beautiful time of year. Sometimes, I wonder about the origins of our many holiday traditions.  Just what does the wreath we hang every year symbolize? I consulted Google and came up with this quote......

"The circle of a Christmas wreath is a never-ending ring, a reminder of the 

everlasting love from God."

 With that in mind, my brother Bruce and I set off to see if we could find a Christmas Wreath or two...   Here are a few pictures of our adventures from a few weeks ago.
The first stop was Bruce's favorite restaurant..."Bob Evans" in Dover, DE

Fueled up and ready to go..... 

I searched for area Christmas events online and found something happening in Odessa, DE.

It was their annual Christmas open house. Folks were invited to come into town to enjoy their decorations, food, and fun. Some of the historic homes were also open.  

I had never been to Odessa, and I said jokingly to Bruce...." Bruce, I have never been to Odessa before we could get lost.  Should we still go?"  With a smile on his face, he replied, "Absolutely." So off we went into unknown territory.

Bruce found a wreath! 

......and another......

Kinda looks like a wreath:-) 

Bruce and I heard music in the distance. With the cameras in hand, we
 jogged several blocks only to find the "Fife and Drum Corp Band."
 (Bruce looks dashing there in the foreground:-) 

Bruce and I had another great adventure together.  He is a very bright light in my life, a blessing.
We found many Christmas wreaths, and they were all wonderful.
Whenever I see a wreath at Christmas, I will thank God for his endless circle of love for us.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

KathieyV

I love you, and I miss you, my dear brother!

Kathiey