I am a matriarch.
There are only a handful of people who know me well enough to grasp the significance of this statement. It is a tremendous declaration of independence and self sufficiency. It is an assertion that I am enough.
Enough to give my family the Christmas gathering that I picture in my heart, of home and hearth and family gathered around a colorful tree and the turkey roasted to perfection. Enough to establish the traditions that would not go unnoticed were they absent. Enough to be the gravitational force which holds my little universe together, and makes each of them feel as if they are coming home. That I am enough to be the definition of home. Where ever I might be.
To each of you who visit, to each of you who comment, I offer you heartfelt thanks. Thank you for sharing a bit of yourselves with me. Have a joyful holiday and blessings throughout the coming year.
Comments (12)
Awesome.
A Very Merry Christmas to your entire family.
Posted by Emily | December 25, 2006 8:01 AM
Posted on December 25, 2006 08:01
What a wonderful tree, and very fitting for a matriarch. Here's to another year of holding it all together!
Posted by Theresa | December 25, 2006 8:54 PM
Posted on December 25, 2006 20:54
Your tree is lovely. Hope that Christmas was joyous!
Posted by Kathy | December 26, 2006 9:50 AM
Posted on December 26, 2006 09:50
What a wonderful sentiment. Merry Belated Christmas!
Posted by keri | December 26, 2006 2:00 PM
Posted on December 26, 2006 14:00
What a lovely post. Your family is lucky to have someone in their lives who radiates such strength and warmth. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Posted by Rachel | December 26, 2006 6:34 PM
Posted on December 26, 2006 18:34
Hope you had a lovely Christmas. Sending you best wishes for a happy, peaceful and powerful in a gentle sort of way (!) New Year.
Posted by Mandella | December 27, 2006 4:54 AM
Posted on December 27, 2006 04:54
Isn't it wonderful to be a Mom ! and applause goes out to you for creating a space that your children want to return to - now that's love. good job!
Posted by Teyani | December 27, 2006 9:04 AM
Posted on December 27, 2006 09:04
And thank YOU for sharing a bit you yourself with us! Hope your holidays are wonderful!
Posted by Cheryl | December 27, 2006 7:56 PM
Posted on December 27, 2006 19:56
Happy new year, Leah! Thank you for all the wonderful blog posts and commentary.
Posted by Becky | January 2, 2007 5:41 AM
Posted on January 2, 2007 05:41
I'm quite late but I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! That's a gorgeous tree. Thank you for being such a fabulous blogger friend!!
Posted by Kimberly | January 5, 2007 1:07 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 13:07
Love love the Christmas tree!! I hope that you have a wonderful 2007!
Posted by Gracie | January 7, 2007 2:51 PM
Posted on January 7, 2007 14:51
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. All the best to you for 2007!
Posted by Iris | January 10, 2007 4:55 AM
Posted on January 10, 2007 04:55