by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Christmas is upon us! As I prepare for our four sons and daughter-in-law to come home for the holidays, I’m remembering a Christmas nearly 25 years ago, when my oldest son reminded his parents of the true “reason for the season”. This post was...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve invited a few friends to share some Christmas memories over the past several weeks. This one from my writing buddy and poetic mentor Shanda inclludes a bonus — a wonderful family recipe. Enjoy! What I remember of Christmases of my childhood in Grand...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 16, 2014 | Slice of Life, Story
What I really wanted was a perfect Christmas. What I got was a test of my faith and determination. Looking back some 25 years, I realize that first Christmas I celebrated alone with my two sons was an important step into a future that wasn’t part of my plan for...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 12, 2014 | Family
Sometimes the simplest joys are the most memorable. My friend Cindy Miller recalls with fondness a family tradition as part of our Christmas Memories series. Perhaps reading her story will conjure up your own favorite Christmas memory. Visiting my grandparent’s pond...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
My Christmas Memory in this second week of Advent involves delicious food, a dear friend and wonderful memories of a Christmas spent in England. Some 30 years ago, pregnant with my first child, my husband and I decided to spend Christmas with my friend and her husband...
