January 2, 2009

Candle In the Window

I heard a story long ago about candles in the window.  It was something like travelers knew a home was having a priest for Christmas service if they saw a candle in the window.  There is also the tale that you knew you were welcome in a home with a candle in the window.  At Christmas we don't put out lights, but I do put candles in all of our windows.  I just love the warm glow they give the house at Christmas.

A couple of years ago I was reading this blog and Abby's mom wrote a post about keeping a candle in the window until her daughter came home.  I haven't forgotten that post.  This morning when I was taking down the candles I thought of Abby's mom again and decided it was time to light Polar Cub's candle.
I don't know if she will be home by next Christmas, but this candle will burn in Polar Cub's room until she does come home.  Thanks for the great idea!
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14 comments:

  1. Pug MamaJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    is that really your house?
    sorry.
    couldn't resist throwing a little inside joke in there.
    VERY sweet idea.

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  2. Red Bud PamJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    The candle in the window is so heart-warming.

    I also wish I was part of your family so I could try some of the cookies. Hope Susie doesn't see that post. LOL

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  3. Two KayaksJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    That is one of the sweetest ways to honour your daughter. I may have to do this too.

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  4. KimJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    LOVE this idea..
    I might have to do this also..
    Thanks girly..
    HUGS...
    Polar Cub will be home by next Christmas...
    I have faith..

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  5. Dawn and DaleJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    WOW! That is a really really awesome idea! Gives me goosebumps just looking at her bedroom window and that candle knowing your baby girl will be HOME soon!

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  6. A Beautiful MessJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    LOL Pug mama....she beat me to it! I was going to ask you if that was REALLY your house:P

    I think that is a great idea...let your baby girls light shine!

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  7. C's MomJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    I love that idea...my candles are still in each bedroom window but turned off now.

    At least I can take down my Christmas tree ;0) China didn't make me wait long enough to be ridiculous keeping it up until my girly arrived.

    Miss you... I had such fun last time and you helped keep me sane for a few more days!

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  8. Briana's MomJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I really love that idea. So sweet.

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  9. Abby's MomJanuary 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for the mention :) I plan to put the candle in Abby's window on Gotcha Eve through Gotcha day to so that we can remember her birth family.

    Glad to find you posting again too!!!

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  10. Special KJanuary 3, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    That's a sweet idea.

    And your house is so cute. I checked. It really is your house. LOL!

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  11. SandraJanuary 3, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    That made me misty eyed. I think it is a great idea!

    Love your house!

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  12. Ava's familyJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I was also going to ask if that was REALLY your house. Damn, it stinks not being the first to comment!

    I love the candle in the window....It's such a wonderful idea.

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  13. t~January 4, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I think the idea is mah~va~lous. Very sweet.

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  14. HeadmeisterJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    This is just a beautiful idea... made me all misty!

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