Treasured It’s crazy how this little ornament can bring
back so many memories, sounds and tears.
This ornament once hung on my son’s NICU
bed while he fought to live. The precious
NICU nurses gave it to him for Christmas.
At that time we had been told they weren’t
sure our little Ryan would survive after being
born with P.P.H.N. He had gone way too
long without oxygen and if he survived they
I could not choose a favorite
thought he would have severe brain damage.
among our ornaments. After
I remember staring at this ornament thinking
50+ Christmases together, each
it would be the only one for him to ever make
is special for various reasons.
the Christmas tree. But you see, Our God is
However, my husband Randy
bigger than anything else and my sweet Ryan
Davis most definitely can pick his
is a walking, talking miracle who now suffers
favorite. THE VARSITY!!!
absolutely zero side effects from the trauma of
- Sandy Davis
his birth. Each year I fill our tree with tons of
ornaments but this one right year brings it all
back into perspective as to why I am decorating
the tree to start with. To celebrate the birth of
our Savior!
- Cassie Camp
Decorating the Christmas trees with bright and colorful ornaments is a tradition many local
families share. And while those ornaments can range from quirky to classic, from radiant to
rustic, they’re a festive addition to our holiday decorations.
I made these gingerbread man
ornaments as decoration on
a tree used for my daughter’s
wedding reception. We have
enjoyed using them since as
holiday decoration at our house.
- Sharon Landers