tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post6312905811580661736..comments2024-03-10T03:50:27.849-05:00Comments on Strength For The Journey: The Joy of ChristmasElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-15278027591676973512015-12-25T17:52:01.229-06:002015-12-25T17:52:01.229-06:00Thank you all for visiting and for those who parti...Thank you all for visiting and for those who participated in the Christmas Joy Blog Hop! I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-24207055040873467122015-12-19T17:49:58.770-06:002015-12-19T17:49:58.770-06:00Thank you for hosting the blog hop. It was fun. Wi...Thank you for hosting the blog hop. It was fun. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-16392786203290747022015-12-15T21:54:00.772-06:002015-12-15T21:54:00.772-06:00You have a Merry Christmas too! Some of my best me...You have a Merry Christmas too! Some of my best memories were at my grandma's house also. When my grandpa was still alive, he could play piano and we'd all sing Christmas carols. I do miss those days. You're right, it's not about the stuff...it's about the time spent with those we love. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-42185687418588320752015-12-15T19:20:14.338-06:002015-12-15T19:20:14.338-06:00We opened presents on Christmas Eve too. Still do ...We opened presents on Christmas Eve too. Still do actually. It's the best! :D It's made Christmas Eve special. And Christmas Day we for Santa...I didn't have nearby grandparents.<br /><br />You have a snowball collection? I'm jealous! You should share a picture of it sometime. :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas! Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-78931034355881322192015-12-15T17:53:59.017-06:002015-12-15T17:53:59.017-06:00Arlee, you're right, we should not forget the ...Arlee, you're right, we should not forget the hope we find in Christ at any time of the year, not just Christmas. I hope you enjoy your time with family, Merry Christmas!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-65882229797700767582015-12-15T11:14:32.489-06:002015-12-15T11:14:32.489-06:00So much truth in your words about our hope in Chri...So much truth in your words about our hope in Christ. This is but one more day to remember what we should never forget on any day.<br /><br />I'll be with family again this year. A lot of travel will be involved but it's worth it. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with our plans.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-87266118932624919302015-12-14T21:27:28.610-06:002015-12-14T21:27:28.610-06:00Thanks for participating, Susan and it was my plea...Thanks for participating, Susan and it was my pleasure to host :) Cloverton does a beautiful job with their Christmas Hallelujah! Merry Christmas!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-74828482622169285832015-12-14T21:24:32.134-06:002015-12-14T21:24:32.134-06:00L.G., Merry Christmas! Family members are the grea...L.G., Merry Christmas! Family members are the greatest gifts and I treasure every moment with them :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-22091316636520086162015-12-14T21:19:54.897-06:002015-12-14T21:19:54.897-06:00The same to you, Spacerguy! Whoever made that Star...The same to you, Spacerguy! Whoever made that Star Trek video did an excellent job :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-81783737878736731102015-12-14T21:18:34.230-06:002015-12-14T21:18:34.230-06:00Thanks Birgit! I agree that we need to keep the tr...Thanks Birgit! I agree that we need to keep the traditions going instead of allowing sadness to overwhelm us. I still cherish the memories of my grandma's house :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-52539821481623491672015-12-14T21:14:43.799-06:002015-12-14T21:14:43.799-06:00Thanks Sylvia, I saw it last year and just had to ...Thanks Sylvia, I saw it last year and just had to include it somehow :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-75225137757503181312015-12-14T14:09:54.034-06:002015-12-14T14:09:54.034-06:00Thanks for hosting the hop, Liz. Being with friend...Thanks for hosting the hop, Liz. Being with friends and family is what makes Christmas for me, too. I love that version of Hallelujah. Merry Christmas to you.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-51811322552903050532015-12-14T12:55:12.154-06:002015-12-14T12:55:12.154-06:00My mom died a few years ago, so I know what you me...My mom died a few years ago, so I know what you mean about Christmas feeling like a lonely time after that kind of loss. Being with family is more important than gifts.<br /><br />The TNG version of Let it Snow is one of my favorites! I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Make it so!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-87616869681886038302015-12-14T11:17:55.583-06:002015-12-14T11:17:55.583-06:00Peace , Joy and Happiness be yours this Christmas,...Peace , Joy and Happiness be yours this Christmas, Elizabeth. Every day is an astounding gift. I love how well spliced together this Star Trek video plays. Its got such a happy buzz.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-4307132199357597282015-12-14T10:46:19.615-06:002015-12-14T10:46:19.615-06:00I understand missing a loved one when they were a ...I understand missing a loved one when they were a part of your entire life...and still are. My dad, who loved Christmas, passed away in 1988 and it was so very tough for my mom. I knew to keep Christmas traditions going or else she would give in the the sadness especially at Christmas time. What is wonderful is that we have the memories and the traditions that still make them smile from above. I love White Christmas but It's A Wonderful Life is my Favourite. Love the Star Trek clip:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-32727209278138300652015-12-14T09:36:28.164-06:002015-12-14T09:36:28.164-06:00LOVE the Star Trek NG clip - too cute!LOVE the Star Trek NG clip - too cute!Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-34776609658269511172015-12-14T09:12:56.048-06:002015-12-14T09:12:56.048-06:00Tamara, I'm surprised there isn't snow up ...Tamara, I'm surprised there isn't snow up there. In my part of Oklahoma, we have had nothing but rain so far and I have decided that I do not like rain in December. We need some snow!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-18808899290293178082015-12-14T09:09:50.523-06:002015-12-14T09:09:50.523-06:00Thanks Betty! I enjoy baking when I have the time,...Thanks Betty! I enjoy baking when I have the time, but I think the cookies in picture I shared were made by my brother, lol :) Merry Christmas to you and your family!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-32785736413891970742015-12-14T09:04:03.409-06:002015-12-14T09:04:03.409-06:00Thanks Alex, this has been fun so far, I may have ...Thanks Alex, this has been fun so far, I may have to do it again :) Merry Christmas!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-50939834711823713802015-12-14T09:02:30.518-06:002015-12-14T09:02:30.518-06:00Thanks Mary! I love how they rewrote the lyrics to...Thanks Mary! I love how they rewrote the lyrics to that song and they played it so beautifully. Merry Christmas!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-17061526187737408302015-12-14T08:28:50.251-06:002015-12-14T08:28:50.251-06:00O Come Emmanuel is my favorite carol too. I'd ...O Come Emmanuel is my favorite carol too. I'd never heard it until we sang it in my junior high chorus. And where's the snow? I'm two miles from Lake Ontario and we got nothing.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-18538895074018971722015-12-14T07:59:57.798-06:002015-12-14T07:59:57.798-06:00Merry Christmas Liz! Thanks for doing this blog ho...Merry Christmas Liz! Thanks for doing this blog hop; looking forward to checking out everyone's entry! <br /><br />It is hard when we move away from family, especially the first few Christmases. It is good that your family then started developing your own traditions that you carry with you even to this day. I remember our first Christmas away from family my mom sent us homemade cookies that arrived Christmas Eve. That was nice since I'm not a baker, LOL :)<br /><br />Over the years we too developed traditions that made the holidays special even if there were only the four of us too :)<br /><br />I saw that video last week on someone's Facebook account. So beautiful!<br /><br />I hope it is a delightful rest of the season for you :)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-23255976512046436372015-12-14T07:09:24.015-06:002015-12-14T07:09:24.015-06:00It is about family and celebrating the birth of Ch...It is about family and celebrating the birth of Christ.<br />Finding that one gift that rocks my wife is a joy every year.<br />Thanks for hosting the bloghop. Today is my last post until next year as well. Have a Blessed Christmas!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478317097848112987.post-76307342438164466852015-12-14T06:41:05.929-06:002015-12-14T06:41:05.929-06:00Hi, Liz:
Thank you for hosting this Christmas part...Hi, Liz:<br />Thank you for hosting this Christmas party. I enjoyed reading all your favorite things and I loved the Hallelujah video. Merry Christmas to you and your family!<br />MarySaleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.com