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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.

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31 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerDecember 18, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    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!!!

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  2. SquirrelQueenDecember 18, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    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.

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  3. DawnTreaderDecember 18, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    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.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 5:02 AM

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

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  5. Ruth HiebertDecember 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

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

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  6. pennyDecember 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

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

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  7. TexWisGirlDecember 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    it is lovely.

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  8. DebDecember 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    an awesome treaure....

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  9. SandyDecember 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    A beautiful piece indeed. Lovely shots. (o:

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  10. RoeHDecember 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    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.

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  11. photowannabeDecember 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    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.

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  12. Marie December 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    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.

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    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

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  14. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyDecember 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    That's a wonderful treasure. Love it too.

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  15. Deborah December 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    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!

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  16. AnnDecember 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

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

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  17. Debby@Just BreatheDecember 18, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I can see why, it is beautiful.

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  18. GeorgeDecember 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

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

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  19. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesDecember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    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

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  20. Scott LawDecember 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    A choice keepsake.

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  21. CatherineDecember 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

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

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  22. EG CameraGirlDecember 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful detail in this art, Sandra.

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  23. ReenaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful detail!

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  24. BlueShellDecember 19, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    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)

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  25. Betty ManousosDecember 19, 2011 at 5:29 AM

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

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  26. Chatty CroneDecember 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    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

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  27. Lisa December 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

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

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  28. S. EtoleDecember 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a wonderful piece that speaks volumes.

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  29. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessDecember 20, 2011 at 2:57 PM

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

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  30. RoseDecember 20, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    It is wonderful!

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  31. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteDecember 23, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a treasure indeed!

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