tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post116630222231024172..comments2023-10-14T04:54:09.328-05:00Comments on Fumbling for Words: You're not supposed to cry while you're wrapping presentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166698283453946292006-12-21T04:51:00.000-06:002006-12-21T04:51:00.000-06:00What a touching post, Heather. Wow. You've hit i...What a touching post, Heather. Wow. You've hit it right on the nose with this one.<BR/><BR/>I tend to get "the blues" REALLY bad around Christmas. The smallest things can set it off. This morning, it was the box of chocolate-covered cheeries sent to us in Oxford by our US office. It was my mother's favorite candy.<BR/><BR/>I don't know yet whether the sadness or joy will win out this year. I'm HOPING for the joy, as it's John's and my first Christmas as a married couple!!!<BR/><BR/>JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494516976868488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166668352885883392006-12-20T20:32:00.000-06:002006-12-20T20:32:00.000-06:00You are so right. I'm often thinking about people...You are so right. I'm often thinking about people who I have lost, and remembering times of happiness. I'm sure I'll cry over my wrapping too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166656540849622042006-12-20T17:15:00.000-06:002006-12-20T17:15:00.000-06:00A port in the storm can mean all the world to some...A port in the storm can mean all the world to someone at such a difficult time. You are sure to be helping her more than you know, and actually, more than she knows at this point.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166623147722683122006-12-20T07:59:00.000-06:002006-12-20T07:59:00.000-06:00Great post! I am one of the blessed people but I a...Great post! I am one of the blessed people but I am very aware that there is another side as well!The very nice manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628801735007193872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166572005424752092006-12-19T17:46:00.000-06:002006-12-19T17:46:00.000-06:00Here I am, Heather. Over here with the sad group....Here I am, Heather. Over here with the sad group.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337368222656258247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166563107546586522006-12-19T15:18:00.000-06:002006-12-19T15:18:00.000-06:00we sent a talking Christmas card to Canada today. ...we sent a talking Christmas card to Canada today. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166511468688881792006-12-19T00:57:00.000-06:002006-12-19T00:57:00.000-06:00Hi Heather, I'm glad I read this, because it helpe...Hi Heather, I'm glad I read this, because it helped put things into perspective, and I certainly need perspective right now...M went into my template settings and destroyed everything. It's been four days now, and I can't post anything, access my archives or read any of the comments. To say I'm upset is a bit of an understatement. <BR/><BR/>But it's only a blog. Right?Whippersnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644304287080536342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166470276223263782006-12-18T13:31:00.000-06:002006-12-18T13:31:00.000-06:00Ohh I'm so glad it isn't me. I cried yesterday bec...Ohh I'm so glad it isn't me. <BR/><BR/>I cried yesterday because I seen video at church last night of my friend who died last year. Before she died she went through a terrible medical ordeal and had to hvae her hands and feet amputated. She lived 3 years after the amputation. Seeing her last night, in a Christmas Video from when we were high school age, made me weep for her. <BR/><BR/>I'm going to post about her now... thank you for bringing this out in me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166469154185735982006-12-18T13:12:00.000-06:002006-12-18T13:12:00.000-06:00Yes.. Christmas is not always a happy time. But n...Yes.. Christmas is not always a happy time. But never doubt that it is the little things that make the difference. Your loving household and family will be a warm memory for T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166469105183471402006-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:002006-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:00this really resonates. I've had many tears for the...this really resonates. I've had many tears for the season as well.sadness for so many who have a very different Christmas this year, and frustration over not being able to barely keep up with my own mess of a life, never mind make anything nicer for someone else.joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166461826329955882006-12-18T11:10:00.000-06:002006-12-18T11:10:00.000-06:00I agree. Christmas isint always about cheery ho-ho...I agree. Christmas isint always about cheery ho-ho happy stuff.<BR/><BR/>I remember when I was a little girl and cancer snatched my mother away from me. The first Christmas was the worse. My heart aches for T.<BR/><BR/>You are making a big difference in her life by surrounding her with your friendship and love. Believe me, she will never forget the kindness.BarnGoddess_01https://www.blogger.com/profile/06178909105522973082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166460052588696722006-12-18T10:40:00.000-06:002006-12-18T10:40:00.000-06:00I'm sorry to hear about this little girl and all o...I'm sorry to hear about this little girl and all of her losses that she has experienced as of late. I'm sure that just being around your family though, is a treat for her from time to time. Christmas will be different for our family this year to, as it will be the first one without my Grandpa. I am glad that my grandma will be here with us this year though. Sadness definitely seems to come at Christmas!-Me-https://www.blogger.com/profile/07663331530606755099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166412907079157072006-12-17T21:35:00.000-06:002006-12-17T21:35:00.000-06:00I think that you are exprssing your "Christlikenes...I think that you are exprssing your "Christlikeness" in the compassion for those around you. Bless you and those little girls.tlawwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432573500697018130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166391121785657962006-12-17T15:32:00.000-06:002006-12-17T15:32:00.000-06:00So true. My heart has been aching for several fami...So true. My heart has been aching for several families who are going to find this Christmas particularly difficult. I'm glad that the little girl has got some good friends in your family.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517647793482278564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166369473352731792006-12-17T09:31:00.000-06:002006-12-17T09:31:00.000-06:00Heather, you are doing what you can. I am certain...Heather, you are doing what you can. I am certain that little girl knows she is in a safe home filled with love.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222197140433385319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166364190435895612006-12-17T08:03:00.000-06:002006-12-17T08:03:00.000-06:00So true Heather. Christmas seems to bring a whole ...So true Heather. Christmas seems to bring a whole mixed bag of emotions from all ends of the spectrum.karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166334401337499202006-12-16T23:46:00.000-06:002006-12-16T23:46:00.000-06:00I was thinking the same as thailand gal. She's at...I was thinking the same as thailand gal. She's at your house. Thats a solid piece of what used to be that she can still hang on to.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166332884948988262006-12-16T23:21:00.000-06:002006-12-16T23:21:00.000-06:00I am not big on the whole Christmas thing. What is...I am not big on the whole Christmas thing. What is most valuable is that you give that little girl a safe and happy place to spend some nights. That is what she'll remember. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166328450404893002006-12-16T22:07:00.000-06:002006-12-16T22:07:00.000-06:00It's a poignant time of year, not just cheery.It's a poignant time of year, not just cheery.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1166322097948117232006-12-16T20:21:00.000-06:002006-12-16T20:21:00.000-06:00I've been finding this holiday season to be very s...I've been finding this holiday season to be very sad this year.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you are sad too. But I'm glad that you have found T and that you can be a part of her life, no matter how small a part.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794646317737225407noreply@blogger.com