tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post2968648545970375578..comments2023-09-04T23:43:19.504+10:00Comments on Cherished Hearts At Home: The True Meaning of Christmas ♥Gaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505329167788856051noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-6919937857004714172009-12-23T01:06:45.279+11:002009-12-23T01:06:45.279+11:00I am so moved, inspired, and deeply blessed by you...I am so moved, inspired, and deeply blessed by you, Stephen, and the children GAE.<br />Reading your post was like a peek into my own personal thoughts...including tears of facing how VERY VERY different this Christmas must be as to "gift-giving" from those we have know in past years.<br />Some days ago, I created a little worksheet for my kids...to practice handwriting and to have some Advent fun...the kids were to write their 3 favorite things about Christmas...later...my husband and I were both moved to tears to see that not a SINGLE one of them had written about GETTING gifts...they ALL wrote about celebrating Christ's birth and about having our family all together and having family time!<br />I agree with you Gae...seeing Christmas through the eyes of our children has humbled me, impressed me, and inspired me to be a better wife and mother.<br />I am blessed to know your beautiful family and I have a feeling that this will be your BEST Christmas ever!<br />THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-51492895884478432152009-11-19T00:16:52.580+11:002009-11-19T00:16:52.580+11:00I wish to thank you all for your warm and kind com...I wish to thank you all for your warm and kind comments. I have been blessed by your own sharing with me.♥<br /><br />By the same token I feel for any of you in similar economic situations. i pray that you are able to make your own Advent and Christmas's a joyful and happy occasion, celebrating the birth of Our Lord.<br />Once again thank you.♥<br />God BlessGaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505329167788856051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-22962144477798435122009-11-18T17:59:11.381+11:002009-11-18T17:59:11.381+11:00Thank you for poting this. I'm a cradle Cathol...Thank you for poting this. I'm a cradle Catholic that grew up without the traditions that your children love so much and I seek to create our own way of celebrating without the secular center on things. It's very difficult for me as I am a creative copycat and have a difficult time thinking up my own ideas. Thank you for letting me and others gleen from your blog (life) to enrich our own life.<br />God Bless,<br />~GloriaGloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950201146199662773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-13596364667611351532009-11-18T15:20:24.058+11:002009-11-18T15:20:24.058+11:00I loved this post. Your children sound wonderful. ...I loved this post. Your children sound wonderful. You've taught them the love of God and family are so much more important than the love of things. That is a wonderful gift to give our kids. Thanks for sharing.<br />Blessings,<br />MarciaSimple Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655741174904816921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-41635162516993476572009-11-18T12:03:48.052+11:002009-11-18T12:03:48.052+11:00Thank you so much for sharing this, Gae--what swee...Thank you so much for sharing this, Gae--what sweet, blessed children you have, and what a wonderful Christmas you're sure to have.Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834674328751444179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-83477908321222517932009-11-18T08:05:15.690+11:002009-11-18T08:05:15.690+11:00Love it, Gae! I'm so glad you decided to shar...Love it, Gae! I'm so glad you decided to share! I anticipate that this year's blessings will be so bountiful in your family! What a gift of great beauty!<br /><br />Hugs to you from afar!jen mackintoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342982894645134703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-25583762385744637482009-11-18T07:15:25.352+11:002009-11-18T07:15:25.352+11:00Gae
They really are amazing children{{}} I can ju...Gae<br />They really are amazing children{{}} I can just picture their excitement working in the 'Toyshop' this is a Christmas they will treasure, remember and reminisce on. {{}}Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-35031464678876867802009-11-18T05:41:48.176+11:002009-11-18T05:41:48.176+11:00Gae, you are a lovely wife and mother. I hope my ...Gae, you are a lovely wife and mother. I hope my children would be so understanding if our situation were the same. You and your children truly do have the true spirit of Christmas. May God bless you. JMJMom2Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556390705963609169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-28151213365536681562009-11-18T04:01:41.847+11:002009-11-18T04:01:41.847+11:00In deed you are not the only ones affected by the ...In deed you are not the only ones affected by the economy right now for we are too. Our family will also spend this Christmas without the numerous gifts we lavish on our children in times pasr.<br />But we will keep alive the traditions with good food, festive decorations, & Advent to celebrate the meaning of Christmas :) These things I think promote a hearty joy in and of themselves in light of the focused remembering of the birth of our Lord.<br /><br />We do plan however... if we can... to have at least one present under the tree for each of our children. If we can do this then the gift will be one with a practical use in thier lives at current/ or one to nicely fit a hobby of thiers.<br /><br />Many blessings to you and your family in this season and all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-49115129741224629132009-11-18T03:07:39.435+11:002009-11-18T03:07:39.435+11:00Gae, I am truly impressed not only with what you a...Gae, I am truly impressed not only with what you are doing, but what you have already done over the years in raising your children. Truly wonderful and Christian.<br /><br />I also want to thank you, for reading your blog over the last couple of days has changed my thought patterns and I find I am not nearly so cynical as I have been. Your Christian work extends well beyond your family.<br /><br />Thank you and God bless you most generously.Mike Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564978477473222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-50610469658171776022009-11-18T02:49:22.455+11:002009-11-18T02:49:22.455+11:00Well... I have to say that this post has touched m...Well... I have to say that this post has touched my heart so much. We are experiencing much of the same in our family right now, and I have gone back and forth on whether or not I would share about it. <br /><br />Your right, though! You just never know who may be reading that needs to feel encouraged and know that they are not alone. So, thank you. <br /><br />You have inspired me. Hearing about your kids precious reaction has made my day. You must be so proud. Thankfully, my kiddos are quick to understand and react very sensitively. <br /><br />I think that it is a testament to your parenting and willingness to make the very best out of every situation, as well as the character of your beautiful family!! <br /><br />Honestly, sometimes that hurts my heart too, though. I just feel like they are so deserving... I better stop now. :)<br /><br />I suppose I should just make my own post, huh?!?! <br /><br />I cannot wait to hear more about your "SPECIAL" Christmas celebration!!! <br /><br />Hugs from one Momma to another, <br />ShirleyShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038424948002829296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-18518366417685302022009-11-18T02:03:46.746+11:002009-11-18T02:03:46.746+11:00:D I think it's a great idea, Poor Box Toys In...:D I think it's a great idea, Poor Box Toys Inc. And I'm glad to hear the kids did not have any meltdowns. I think it goes to show how wonderful you and your husband have raised the kids - they truly are Lights in the World. :)Kimhttp://www.transitustiber.net/blognoreply@blogger.com