tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post3437743468565335713..comments2024-03-02T15:10:19.815-08:00Comments on THE BLESSED HEARTH: A little Christmas thought... Faye Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292425181042066079noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-83869147455318867472014-12-20T05:17:36.925-08:002014-12-20T05:17:36.925-08:00Thank you for sharing your pastor's wisdom. I...Thank you for sharing your pastor's wisdom. I have been like you at times too, since the kids moved out and on to other things. And this year is especially hard for my since my brother's passing last month so I was really being very sad and depressed and lonely but I realized that even if I didn't have everything 'just so' for Christmas, I could still worship and give thanks for the gift of our Saviour that we celebrate this season. That's what's important, along with the family and friends that are near and dear to us. Blessings. PamPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-62862998482893866362014-12-19T19:29:07.638-08:002014-12-19T19:29:07.638-08:00Very wise words from your Pastor. Beautiful post....Very wise words from your Pastor. Beautiful post.Barbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-90625836408637590952014-12-19T09:19:23.717-08:002014-12-19T09:19:23.717-08:00Olá amiga, hoje quero agradecer a Deus pelo dom da...Olá amiga, hoje quero agradecer a Deus pelo dom da sua vida, e desejar a você e sua família<br />um feliz e santo Natal, cheio de saúde e alegria!!!<br />Que seu coração esteja preparado para receber o Menino Deus!!!<br />Um grande abraço, Marie.Algodão Tão Docehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504223301851879603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-68586592915464592272014-12-19T08:44:36.379-08:002014-12-19T08:44:36.379-08:00I understand what you mean Faye, it sure does chan...I understand what you mean Faye, it sure does change things when kids are all grown and doing their own thing and as grandchildren get older, some of the excitement just isnt there; but I will enjoy Christmas Eve when it gets here and we get tog; one daughter/grandson cant be here...we'll skype with them, not the same but best one can do. Merry Christmas to you and yours Faye and a Blessed New Year; look forward to lots of pics and your blogs in the new year.<br />Cheryl (Fton)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-65333166163111317112014-12-19T02:29:56.237-08:002014-12-19T02:29:56.237-08:00Yes CHRISTmas is really about CHRIST without him t...Yes CHRISTmas is really about CHRIST without him there would be no Christmas thanks again for the reminder, we can never have enough Christ in our lives. Oh and I can't wait to see you birch sign. Here in the US I have to buy a 2ft log for around 10.00 would love to have some I could just go and cut. I made my son some Christmas ornaments with the log I had. I stamped deer scenes on them from some rubber stamps I have. Merry Christmas to you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996437484560887815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-25124802472274509382014-12-19T00:30:58.160-08:002014-12-19T00:30:58.160-08:00Hello Faye, I was so happy to see your posts.
Our ...Hello Faye, I was so happy to see your posts.<br />Our Christmas's are always so busy, it is hard sometimes to spend time thinking of the real meaning of Christmas with a house full but we do try & spend the week before doing just that. We will have thirteen for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day so very busy but full of joy. I sometimes think about all the hard work & how different it will be once they are all grown, maybe more relaxing! But after reading your post it has made me want to enjoy it more than ever as time flies by.<br />Have a wonderful Christmas Faye with your family, I am so pleased to have found you & your blog.<br />Seasons Greetings MichelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751286443138392564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-75969451841177347682014-12-18T17:30:25.074-08:002014-12-18T17:30:25.074-08:00Hi Faye, So nice to get another post. I know how b...Hi Faye, So nice to get another post. I know how busy this time of year is and I know exactly how you feel with the kids grown. I had a hard time with it all as well. We do have a family Christmas usually in Halifax the weekend before xmas. All 5 boys, wives and 7 grandchildren are there and it is such fun and very noisy. We go this weekend actually. We still have Christmas day with at least 3 of the boys and families as well but it does vary. Doug cut a birch tree for me too and lots of greenery. I love your idea of printing the letters on slices of the trunk. Can't wait to see it. Have a wonderful Xmas and if you are coming up this way let me know.<br />Take care dear friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155117850519963056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-12379044677123676582014-12-18T12:14:45.195-08:002014-12-18T12:14:45.195-08:00Hi Dear Heart...I have to admit....I was a little ...Hi Dear Heart...I have to admit....I was a little worried about you and Terry....but here you are and all is well! Whew...I am glad of that! I am feeling the same way as you over the kids not being here and having their own places and such...but we will be together on Christmas Day and Jim and I are so grateful for that. I have to say----sometimes I am lonely with out them. But life goes on and we have to make the best of it! Nice of Terry to cut the birch for you and what a great idea to cut it into "rounds" that say Merry Christmas. I hope we get to see it! God's blessings to you and Terry.<br /><br />L...<br />S...Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760379367756142891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-66667922926174611632014-12-18T09:32:49.405-08:002014-12-18T09:32:49.405-08:00So, good to hear from you - here!! - again!...
I ...So, good to hear from you - here!! - again!...<br /><br />I love pulling in all the natural from outdoors, greens, berries and even a bird nest or two..and you're idea of the birch-bunting sounds so nice.<br /><br />I love your reflections on the ever-changing that it is of the Season and how it goes down in our hearts. I'm afraid to tell you that even now at my age (ahem, 41) I haven't always been the most joy-filled either... I can easily let the busy of the season be my deferment. I'm learning to SLOW and enjoy the Moments more and more...<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and yours!!Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-12990410403104036382014-12-18T08:51:37.229-08:002014-12-18T08:51:37.229-08:00SO glad to see you back! I know exactly how you ...SO glad to see you back! I know exactly how you feel about Christmas with the kids grown up. I feel really Grinchy this year so thanks for the reminder. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and yours!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-23034390292450946562014-12-18T05:06:27.801-08:002014-12-18T05:06:27.801-08:00A precious post, Fays with a very needful message ...A precious post, Fays with a very needful message for us all so thank you for this!<br />Looking forward to seeing how the wood slices turn out! I love fresh greenery in our home too!<br />God bless Faye, and Terry too! Have a wonderfully joyous Christmas!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369909588334413326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-23380317664854958602014-12-18T05:06:00.310-08:002014-12-18T05:06:00.310-08:00Dear Faye,
Yes, Christmas changes once our little ...Dear Faye,<br />Yes, Christmas changes once our little birds leave the nest :)<br />Still, I love your determination to find the joy, and infuse joy back into this Christmas season.<br />Keeping Christ, in Christmas... the most important thing of all.<br /><br />Yummy looking cake. I've pinned a recipe for caramel cake, but I've yet to make it. Maybe soon :)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your latest project, and just so you know, I think your hubby is a sweetheart for gathering greens and logs for you**smile**<br />Aren't we lucky and blessed to each have such great husbands?!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />~K.Kerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-11803429328079911952014-12-18T04:26:25.089-08:002014-12-18T04:26:25.089-08:00We feel the same way about Christmas it just hasn...We feel the same way about Christmas it just hasn't been the same over the years with out the kiddos but they to have their lives and other families . That cake looks YUMMY ! and would go nicely with a cuppa tea lol ! So kind of Terry to collect the greenery and birch tree pieces for you ! Yes your pastor has a point . so Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us here at Woods Country Cove . xxooCountry Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-48319048204726836862014-12-18T03:39:16.562-08:002014-12-18T03:39:16.562-08:00Wise words from your pastor and you. Thanks for b...Wise words from your pastor and you. Thanks for being a good example of a Godly womanDicky Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536124018936958985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-82889024675681264282014-12-18T01:24:54.004-08:002014-12-18T01:24:54.004-08:00Now we are older and the family have raised their ...Now we are older and the family have raised their own families, we actually revel in just having our own time together. I still decorate in a small way just because we both love the feel of Christmas represented in the tree, the crib etc.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-66354116548447810962014-12-17T20:25:17.100-08:002014-12-17T20:25:17.100-08:00Hello Faye,
I'm so glad that you listened to ...Hello Faye,<br /><br />I'm so glad that you listened to what your pastor taught, we all need that reminder. A friend recently shared with me that when she opened up a tote of Christmas decorations, it was damaged, all but 2 ornaments were destroyed to include handknit stockings, heirloom ornaments, etc. Her boys exclaimed "Christmas is ruined!" She immediately stated "No it isn't because we celebrate Jesus!" What a precious reminder to savor the Savior. I am glad that you are finding joy in Him and preparing for His birthday Faye. Many blessings to you and your honey this Christmas and always!<br /><br />Sharon<br /><br />PS I think Terry is so sweet to gather decorations and craft supplies for you :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14737384601584423130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-73529611549154848272014-12-17T18:57:58.112-08:002014-12-17T18:57:58.112-08:00It's hard as our children get older to find th...It's hard as our children get older to find the same joy we used to but I've been working at it. In fact, it seemed as if the kids weren't as interested but when Stephen came home from college at thanksgiving he said, "I can't wait until Friday when we put up our tree." So he was looking forward to those traditions. :-) Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433846042098871441.post-60484505722176921202014-12-17T16:43:03.371-08:002014-12-17T16:43:03.371-08:00I'm so glad you posted this! I had been feelin...I'm so glad you posted this! I had been feeling much the same way over the last few years-the kids married and starting their own traditions. We try to all be together, but it doesn't happen every year. We have started attending a new church and this has given us an opportunity to start some new traditions for this new stage in our lives. Our new church is very service focused, especially at Christmas time and we have been spending time with our church family packing boxes of food and wrapping gifts for those less fortunate. For myself, I started advent scripture readings everyday. These things have made a big difference for me and have really brought back the joy!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.com