tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post7139250144031699207..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: #ChristmasCaresBrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-51920608261598433482015-12-17T17:01:10.478-06:002015-12-17T17:01:10.478-06:00Brin, Thank you. My mom died in November and alth...Brin, Thank you. My mom died in November and although we lived 1000 miles apart, I feel her absence. Thank you for the reminder that God is our Hope and He is always with us.juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351247097680979735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-67928904477079668182015-12-14T09:55:21.958-06:002015-12-14T09:55:21.958-06:00Thank you. Thank you.Thank you. Thank you.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728670504246881746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-1785058783270177572015-12-13T16:20:59.639-06:002015-12-13T16:20:59.639-06:00Thank you, Brin, for that wonderful post. Today i...Thank you, Brin, for that wonderful post. Today in church the 3rd of 4 advent calendars was lit, and our pastor reminded us that the first candle is called HOPE, the second is PEACE, and the third is JOY. His message was very similar to yours, and both were just what I needed to hear. For all who need to hear an uplifting song, please take a listen to Eva Cassidy singing My Life Goes On in Endless Song (How Can I Keep From Singing?) on youtube. An incredible voice stilled when she passed away from cancer in her early 30's. And yet...HOPE.<br /><br />Brin, you are a blessing. I too will lay my burdens at the foot of the tree, and ponder the Life given in such great hope, taken in such despair, and returned to us in unending joy. Jill D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-23520096385103929642015-12-12T22:15:09.212-06:002015-12-12T22:15:09.212-06:00thank you for the hope in your words I needed them...thank you for the hope in your words I needed them and I prayed and GOD sent me to your page.this christmas I will not have my loving husband of 49 years he died very unexpected and I have to remind myself all the time GOD is in control and he will help me through if I will let him,like finding your post! it has comforted me.memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590025930739444534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-66029037357636274582015-12-12T22:14:06.474-06:002015-12-12T22:14:06.474-06:00thank you for the hope in your words I needed them...thank you for the hope in your words I needed them and I prayed and GOD sent me to your page.this christmas I will not have my loving husband of 49 years he died very unexpected and I have to remind myself all the time GOD is in control and he will help me through if I will let him,like finding your post! it has comforted me.memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590025930739444534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-70999320812130509132015-12-12T20:08:14.403-06:002015-12-12T20:08:14.403-06:00A beautiful post Brin and so many things to ponder...A beautiful post Brin and so many things to ponder. He is hope!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-16605947745530000622015-12-12T12:37:46.046-06:002015-12-12T12:37:46.046-06:00Oh, dear Brin - Your words were just what I needed...Oh, dear Brin - Your words were just what I needed today. Tears are on the edge of my eyes and heart every day. Grief is ever present as I watch my dear, little mother deal with the ravages of dementia. It's a loss that's been termed 'the long goodbye'. And, then, I read your words and SO needed the reminder that HE is our Hope. Christmas is different this year, for sure. We are keeping it much more simple. Perhaps the way it should have been all the time. Thank you for putting to words that it's OK for tears to fall at Christmas time. I will lay my burdens at the foot of the cross. Again. And make a place in my home for my cares and concerns to be placed there, too.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-74170306826525243882015-12-11T15:51:55.852-06:002015-12-11T15:51:55.852-06:00AMEN! Christ keeps His promises...He will come for...AMEN! Christ keeps His promises...He will come for us. He's the light of the world after all....the brightest light. Say Merry Christmas wherever you go. There are many others out there waiting to respond if the door is opened.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826937574456265511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-62196625676792865712015-12-11T14:28:36.195-06:002015-12-11T14:28:36.195-06:00back to say . .
our Christmas style has been sig...back to say . . <br /><br />our Christmas style has been significantly altered to reflect our present reality. much more focus on the real meaning for the season, less so on the commercial aspects. that said, our largest tree is 12 inches. most are 8 inches and less. i have Christmas prettiness dotted here and there but for us - this is what we prefer for this season of our lives. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-29311191241645851012015-12-11T14:25:12.004-06:002015-12-11T14:25:12.004-06:00this will mark our 4th Christmas without our daugh...this will mark our 4th Christmas without our daughter.. <br />as such, your post touches deep the hidden pockets of my<br />heart - and reminds me yet again of where my hope remains.<br />in Christ. in Christ alone. nothing on this earth is eternal<br />save for the saints who put their trust in a Holy Lord..<br />that's where my devotion, hope, and vision is focused.<br />thank you. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-81793216490381937792015-12-11T13:45:08.225-06:002015-12-11T13:45:08.225-06:00never, ever lose hope...there is always something ...never, ever lose hope...there is always something to smile about..<br />God gives me strength in the midst of the darkness..<br />have a great weekend dear Brin..<br />God bless,Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910694148759907767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-17410187753342644812015-12-11T12:13:17.844-06:002015-12-11T12:13:17.844-06:00Jan- You were the top face in my mind when I wrote...Jan- You were the top face in my mind when I wrote this. You can't know the prayers I've prayed for you. Love you muchly. -BBrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-76962403847063010992015-12-11T11:38:10.772-06:002015-12-11T11:38:10.772-06:00Oh Brin, that brought tears.... many tears. My he...Oh Brin, that brought tears.... many tears. My heart. I will wrap a heart and a star and a picture and put it under the tree. My Savior was born, died, and lives again to heal broken hearts. My love is with Him now, healed and restored. I will place him at the foot of the tree and choose joy for this season. I love you dearly, Brin. I love your heart.Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-36735836914803572412015-12-11T11:33:35.797-06:002015-12-11T11:33:35.797-06:00Beautiful and oh so true!! I can hardly wait for ...Beautiful and oh so true!! I can hardly wait for His return. It will only be when the last repentant heart comes to him though. Until then let us wait with much hope and spread the light of His love to all those around us. The world needs Jesus.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com