Sunday, December 18, 2011

My Most Favorite Treasure of ALL


The Escape to Egypt
 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”  14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt,



Another gift from my daughter-in-law, she, gave me this statue 15 years ago. It is not packed away and has a place of honor in my living room 365 days a year. I love the detail and just looking at it.

31 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Something like this should not be only put out one month a year, we need all the art and beauty we can get, especially at our age! Where does it live? It is beautiful!!!

SquirrelQueen said...

It is a really beautiful piece. I would not pack it away either, it deserves a place of honor in your home.

Before I forget again, I really like your new header.

DawnTreader said...

That's a lovely sculpture. What's it made of? From the first picture my guess was wood but then in the other photos it looked more white and like it's reflecting light.

Anonymous said...

Such a lovely sculpture, Sandra. I, too, noticed that it seems to reflect the light.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful and yes,it should be out all year.This one tells a lovely story.It has so much detail in it.

penny said...

This certainly is a beautiful piece, Sandra. I love how you did the verse and series of shots.
hugs,
Pam

TexWisGirl said...

it is lovely.

Deb said...

an awesome treaure....

Sandy said...

A beautiful piece indeed. Lovely shots. (o:

RoeH said...

I love that statue! I don't have anything up. I do have a whatever it would be called with the nativity in a big ball and around the edge of it are scenes of Bethleham (that spelling doesn't look right) em? am? ...anyway scenes and it's a music box. I bought it in an antique shop in northern California once and five months later I dropped it while moving and well...there ya' are. Doesn't work so well anymore. I never bring it out anymore.

photowannabe said...

Some traditions are meant for year around. this is a beautiful figurine. I don't blame you for having it out all the time. Its not your usual artwork about Jesus as a baby. Maybe that's why I like it too. Its unusual.
Hope you have a wonderful day.

Marie said...

This is really beautiful Sandra. What wonderful detail. I wouldn't pack it away either. I would have it where I could see it everyday. It really is beautiful...thanks for sharing.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous statue, Sandra --and I can understand why it stays out all year... We do not EVER need to forget that Christmas is all about Jesus' birth....

Loved your Sandra Claus photos too-in the other post...

Have a blessed Sunday.
Hugs,
Betsy

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

That's a wonderful treasure. Love it too.

Deborah said...

Hi,
I love mangers too! Your's is beautiful.
Bella and Brink are the two survivors of the fire. This is just so sad. I can't stop thinking of them.
xxoo
Deborah
PS Your Christmas Catcus is beautiful!

Ann said...

It's beautiful and I would leave it out all year long too

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I can see why, it is beautiful.

George said...

I can see why this is your favorite and why you keep it out all year. It's beautiful and the detail is amazing.

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

It is just beautiful..and of course you should leave it out all year round. It is fitting decor for all seasons..and..it is a constant reminder of the link we all share.
Merry Christmas!
:)
Mona

Scott Law said...

A choice keepsake.

Catherine said...

Very pretty Sandra! And your Christmas cactus below looks lovely!
xo Catherine

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful detail in this art, Sandra.

Reena said...

Beautiful detail!

BlueShell said...

You have a nice daughter-in-law!!! That is a Gorgeous piece, I say! Very, very nice, indeed.
I like the Holly words that you posted. Thank you: you are a good person, Sandra!

have a nice day!

I HUG you!
BShell (Isabel)

Betty Manousos said...

that is a really gorgeous piece.
beautiful detail in it.

Chatty Crone said...

Your DIL has exquisite taste. (She picked your son too.)

I would be leaving that out all year too Sandra.

Beautiful. Makes you think all year long.

Sandie

Lisa said...

Breathtaking photos, Loved your words.
Loved this blog.
Lisa xo

S. Etole said...

What a wonderful piece that speaks volumes.

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

WOW,I did not see this post, This is truly a lovely gift and should have that special place. Awesome~!

Rose said...

It is wonderful!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

What a treasure indeed!