Today we are going to chop down our Christmas tree. This has been a family tradition for almost every year of our marriage. Jim pretends to be a lumberjack and he saws down a mighty pine tree with his manly saw. Later he poses beside his “kill” and we have great fun dragging it home and decorating.
Christmas 2014
Continuing this tradition last year was nearly impossible, but we knew we had to do it. Hannah would have wanted that.
Christmas 2015
Our family has goofy Christmas traditions just like any other. We always “forced” her to pose with one of our menagerie for a Christmas card.
Christmas 2007 Hannah & Boots
Christmas 2011
Hi Daisy! 🙂
Hannah & Tony 2014
This year has changed us. Hannah left us a year ago to be with God in Heaven and we remain to create the best life we can on Earth without her. We are trying. For anyone who has not lost a child there is no way to explain the grief. But overcoming it is possible in some small way if we try to be strong and live a life Hannah would be proud of. We’ve experienced miracles and wonders this year. Recalling them here would make a list that some would shake their heads at. I’ll just leave you with this promise: God has wrapped his arms around us and shown us that Hannah is with him, and that we will see her again. Those who know Jim and me, know that we have never been religious people. We still aren’t. But we have been shown the secret of life that was always right before our eyes.
All there is…is Love.
That sustains us. We feel it from God and from the loving family and friends who have helped us through this experience.
The Burlingame family wishes you and your loved ones a warm and happy Christmas.
God bless you Hannah B. We know He already has. Love, Mommy & Daddy
KittyBunnyChicken 
Love you both with all my heart. I am so blessed to have known her.
She really loved you too. She never did figure out if you were a grown up or not. 😦
Deb, if anyone knows what it is like to lose a child too soon, it is God. And I know He holds you close, especially at this time of year. As difficult as it is to contemplate, Hannah’s biggest accomplishment could be to bring you and Jim to a closer relationship to God. And that is an awesome thing to do. May you have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you for this Dale.
May God continue to bless you and Jim with His grace and peace! Sending love and hugs your way.
Hugs to you and Hunter Dee Anna. Deb
We love you both and continue to pray for you, Mike and Sue
Thank you Sue. Love you to you and Mike.
I love Dale’s words. You and Jim our in our hearts this Christmas.
Love you and miss your family so much. Deb
Love to you and Jim. 🙂
Thank you Brenda my friend.
Praise God.. He answered my prayers for both of you.. you felt His arms and love!! Merry Christmas …. I pray He continues to reveal Himself to both you and Jim to comfort, strengthen and encourage❤️🎄
Thank you for your prayers Cindy. I miss you. Deb
This is a beautiful message Debbie. I love the pictures of Hannah..
Thank you Yvonne. I got your Christmas card in the mail today. It has a very special picture in it. 🙂
She’s So beautiful!! My heart aches for you .
Love Judy
Thank you Judy. We miss her so much.
This blog was an awesome tribute to your love for Hannah and with each other. Although the holidays are difficult, may you find joy in the memories you have made through the years.
Love and happiness this holiday season from your cousins,
M. & Jer
Thank you for your kind words my sweet cousins. See you this summer!