A memory is a photograph taken by the heart...to make a special moment last forever...and of all the memory-pictures that happy times can bring, the best are those that families make together ~
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Christmas Angel ~



This sweet little Christmas angel was among several items I received in a package from my cousin in Germany . . . a nice surprise waiting for me on my front door step today! She also sent me several books on the history of the city of Augsburg, where I was born and where she still resides . . . thank you dear cousin!


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  1. my Heritage HappensNovember 29, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    What a wonderful gift!

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  2. GiniNovember 29, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Thank you, Cheryl . . . it sure was a very nice surprise and made me smile big time! The books on the history of Augsburg are so interesting. Then the twins, my second cousins, each drew me a picture, they are so cute! It feels good to still have my family connections in Germany.

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  3. Lucie LeBlanc ConsentinoNovember 30, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    How nice! An early Christmas present. Nice to know that you still have family where you were born.

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  4. JasiaNovember 30, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Lovely angel! I remember the days when I got packages from my cousins in Poland. They were the best!

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  5. CarolNovember 30, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    She is sweet!

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  6. The Path TraveledNovember 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    That was really nice!

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  7. GiniNovember 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you, Jasia, Carol and Betty, she was a lovely and welcomed surprise! I agree, Jasia, I had missed getting my packages from my Oma in Germany . . . when I received this one from my cousin, it was such a great feeling. I love the contents but just seeing the box did it . . . she made my Christmas!

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  8. GiniNovember 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Thank you, Lucie, having family still in Augsburg keeps me connected to a very special place and to mom's history, I love it . . . one day, I want to go back to visit . . . if I can get my nerve up to fly for 17 hours! It was a wonderful early Christmas gift . . . I'm a lucky girl!

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  9. Kathy, the Single-minded OffshootDecember 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I have located relatives in Germany and keep in regular touch with one of them. The Christmas Markets are in full swing now. Perhaps that is where your angel lived before coming to your home to be treasured.

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  10. GiniDecember 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Kathy, you are probably correct on where that little Christmas angel came from. Augsburg has a beautiful Christmas market . . . in fact, I usually have it on my computer every Christmas via webcam but for some reason this year (and not at a good time) the webcam is down due to the Rathaus Plaza going thru renovations! I miss seeing and watching my birth place hustle and bustle about! You feel as if you are there.

    You can see it but you have to roll your mouse over the webcam icon on the map but I can't get the full screen any longer. It's so pretty there. Here is the link - http://www.stadtplan.augsburg.de/mapsight/stadtplan?setregister=webcams&setlist=webcams roll your mouse over the icon described as . . . Perlach Rath. RathausPlatz. Thank you for stopping by.

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  11. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    That is a beautiful angel and what a sweet cousin you have to send it to you all the way from Germany!

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  12. GiniDecember 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Thank you, Terri, I'm a lucky girl! It was a wonderful surprise and very sweet of my cousin, Marion, to take the time out in the middle of her moving to send my package.

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