tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post6861939913744988405..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: The last Christmas ponderings of this year (I hope)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-38248906108064269592010-01-06T15:38:44.768-05:002010-01-06T15:38:44.768-05:00I so agree...learning ways to enjoy "what is&...I so agree...learning ways to enjoy "what is" rather than what was "wished for" is the secret to being satisfied. I have grown to just want to get through especially December...and still in ways, this one was difficult too...but some unexpected nice things happened too. Being grateful as much as we can is a good habit, isn't it? And in aging, I find it just as wonderful to have time to research, read, crochet, etc. as to do more exciting things!<br />Blessings,<br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-48733457120104156992010-01-06T12:07:49.794-05:002010-01-06T12:07:49.794-05:00What a lovely post about Christmas. You put into ...What a lovely post about Christmas. You put into words so well how I feel sometimes. Our family had a quiet Christmas, too as we are in "reduced" circumstances, but we had and continue to have what is important--faith and family. Hope Victoria is better. Please keep us posted about her.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135538817383227378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-10560968346390176982010-01-06T11:57:18.880-05:002010-01-06T11:57:18.880-05:00Wonderful post with so much wisdom. HugsWonderful post with so much wisdom. HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-59013780902313259812010-01-06T11:00:03.411-05:002010-01-06T11:00:03.411-05:00What a wonderful reflection! Thank you for sharin...What a wonderful reflection! Thank you for sharing it.Lisa Zhttp://www.lisazahnwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85090962284115308812010-01-06T08:56:48.194-05:002010-01-06T08:56:48.194-05:00Beautiful post from a wise woman. I enjoy reading ...Beautiful post from a wise woman. I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950841512459050131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66735288270067501122010-01-06T06:32:30.815-05:002010-01-06T06:32:30.815-05:00OUr Christmas and it's memories are all packed...OUr Christmas and it's memories are all packed away as well. It is sad to see this season end for January seems so cold and sparse (and it IS cold and snowy n the prairie!)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-3528446044931005172010-01-06T00:01:57.313-05:002010-01-06T00:01:57.313-05:00Honestly, NOTHING can top the joy I felt when I wa...Honestly, NOTHING can top the joy I felt when I watched my grands opening gifts and fishing tiny things out of their long Christmas stockings.<br /><br />I love it that they anticipate things that we put in their stockings each year, like the little log cabin of maple syrup tucked into the toe.<br /><br />Happy new year,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-7924212145102182042010-01-05T23:09:49.108-05:002010-01-05T23:09:49.108-05:00Thank you, dear, for that lovely perspective. I&#...Thank you, dear, for that lovely perspective. I've yet to face those years since most of my children are young adults and want to be home. However, I know those years are to come, and I will remember what you've written here. You're a wonderful Titus 2 woman!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75845737263580019922010-01-05T21:46:03.732-05:002010-01-05T21:46:03.732-05:00This was a precious post. It made me think of the ...This was a precious post. It made me think of the sweet memories of my mother in quiet times that seemed like everyday life and now as I look back....they were some of my most precious memories.My life has these special memories all the time. I just need to remind myself that everyday could be a special precious memory someday. You have been on my mind and we are praying for Victoria.nanatrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710834330081243962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-44250746125693298612010-01-05T21:43:38.929-05:002010-01-05T21:43:38.929-05:00How blessed your daughter is to not feel pressured...How blessed your daughter is to not feel pressured to return to family! Such a gift to unselfishly give her. <br /><br />And as for perfection.....it will never be this side of heaven. I appreciate that you can find the blessings in daily living. Great thoughts.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411355229331849726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-48358622165931699872010-01-05T19:46:30.257-05:002010-01-05T19:46:30.257-05:00Lovely post and ponderances. Thanks for sharing a...Lovely post and ponderances. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your Christmas. I especially liked the part about letting the guys watch a game, haha. :) I have to admit, I enjoyed some pretty good NFL football games over Christmas. Thanks again for a lovely post. God bless. -Kevin OttAlpha Otterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960030486098575491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-70462352254097740892010-01-05T19:10:43.596-05:002010-01-05T19:10:43.596-05:00ok I had to read the last part of the post with bl...ok I had to read the last part of the post with blurry eyes.... so very true what you said. I remember an older neighbor lady who said she fussed and fussed over having a perfect house. Her dh would ask her to come sit with him but she was just to busy. She told me after being a widow for over 20 yrs her biggest regret was not sitting. <br />I guess we all struggle with letting go of perfection and just embracing the everyday miracles that surround us...<br />Great post as always!!<br />Blessings,<br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com