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[Bookbabe]

I am really down in the dumps. I moved into a new home last January and had all my Christmas ornaments the kids made and special ones from family and friends through the years in one box. Well, the box is nowhere to be found. I have gone all through the house and garage and I can't find the box. Too make it worse my husband passed 3 years ago and these ornaments had very special meaning. I know they were only "things" but I just feel so bad.

Anyone have some pearls, or words of wisdom to get me over this slump.

Bookbabe

[mousiegirl]

I understand, but I just bet they are in the house somewhere. We misplace things constantly, or just forget where we put them, but eventually, they turn up. Keep looking, or relax in the knowledge that they are somewhere in your home.

[NC Bandwagon]

Hello, Bookbabe.

I'm sorry you lost your husband.

[Lilysmom]

Book babe, I think they will turn up also. When I moved, some things I couldn't find eventually turned up. Give it a bit of time and try not to fret. Take care. LM

[colliemom4]

Hi Bookbabe. I misplace things constantly, and most of the time I evenutally find them, but I lost a treasured item given to me by my grandmother that I was very close to several years ago and still am not able to locate it. It's extremely frustrating and saddening. I'm really sorry this has happened to you and about your husband. Do you think buying a few new things may cheer you up? I realize they will not replace the items that are near and dear to your heart. Just a suggestion.

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[lolakimono]

I would invite the kids over to make new ornaments.

Or, this Christmas, ask them to buy you (or make you) two ornaments: one that represents their childhood self and one the adult self would pick out.

[hckynut]

I always look at "the now" and the future when it comes to things important that pertain to my life and those close to me. It is always painful for most to lose things of their past, be it humans/animals or material things.

Most have a family and/or a close friend and talking with them many times helps us humans.

My main objective is to stay Optimistic regardless of the trials in my life. The good has always prevailed for me over the bad, and there have been some bad times for those close to me and myself.

My best to you,

[Goldengate8361]

Very sad that they are gone. Do you happen to have any old photos or videos of past x-mas trees with the ornaments? If so, you should treasure the photos/videos where you can see them. Wishing you the best!

[Bookbabe]

Thank you all for your kind and insightful words. I sure do appreciate reading all you wrote. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Bookbabe

[AnikaBrodie]

Does your home have an attic and do you have easy access to it? Since the box is used only once a year, perhaps that is where it's located. I just know it's somewhere in the house and when you stop looking so hard for it that's just when it will turn up.

I've "lost" items on occasion too. When I stop looking or even when I'm looking for something else that's when it turns up. Funny how that works. I also like Lola's suggestion (post #5).

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. Blessings to you and have a Merry Christmas.