tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post2456188581336060211..comments2024-03-29T07:21:42.606-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Christmas Guidance for Moms Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-67077352200104569592016-12-18T14:23:15.497-05:002016-12-18T14:23:15.497-05:00Thank you Vera! I tried every combo of letters tr...Thank you Vera! I tried every combo of letters trying to make out the signature-glad you could figure it out!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-65277512913974589372016-12-16T06:34:32.384-05:002016-12-16T06:34:32.384-05:00I love this. Thank you.I love this. Thank you.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950980109365258566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-53296874250323219282016-12-13T22:34:59.997-05:002016-12-13T22:34:59.997-05:00Overheard my favorite usher at church this weekend...Overheard my favorite usher at church this weekend as he was wheeling a disabled parishioner out to her bus stop,….<br /><br />"IF YOU DON'T KNOW CHRIST, WHY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS."mmommo1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01628876570489550806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22564145286551685422016-12-12T17:01:45.021-05:002016-12-12T17:01:45.021-05:00The picture is signed by Inge Schott. I found a Ge...The picture is signed by Inge Schott. I found a German website with similar postcards. Let me know if you need more help :-) http://www.ak-ansichtskarten.de/ak/90-Ansichtskarten-Motive-Thematik/23276-Schott-IngeVerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858522376878407010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-7911227104589870172016-12-04T10:41:27.834-05:002016-12-04T10:41:27.834-05:00Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15567339657829682101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-53986405710628111022016-12-02T20:10:44.797-05:002016-12-02T20:10:44.797-05:00I love, love, love your posts. They are so thought...I love, love, love your posts. They are so thoughtful and resonate so loudly with me personally. My children are older, and I must say I miss the days of magic and "sparkly eyes" and just the simplicity that went along with Christmas. Thank you and don't stop writing. We need you now more than ever! (No pressure though!).Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11592611565757808912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56009360550247691002016-12-01T10:29:12.632-05:002016-12-01T10:29:12.632-05:00Love! So much guidance. Thank you! Shared on my...Love! So much guidance. Thank you! Shared on my facebook page.<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1257554937650442&id=277518238987455Still Reviewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582183394906680432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-85085032375876463072016-12-01T10:24:36.509-05:002016-12-01T10:24:36.509-05:00Wow. Perfect. Just perfect.
Wishing you and your f...Wow. Perfect. Just perfect.<br />Wishing you and your family the best, most wonderful Christmas holiday!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175674100207471510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22556738360116597612016-11-30T20:23:41.304-05:002016-11-30T20:23:41.304-05:00Hi Heather-I found that image on Pinterest-
http:/...Hi Heather-I found that image on Pinterest-<br />http://vintageshabbypink.tumblr.com/post/69279396068<br />It is just someone's Tumblr account unfortunately. I can't read the artist's name although it is signed. I'm sorry, I wish I had more info for you. I love it also, for that very same reason. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-27000980618881702892016-11-30T16:45:56.626-05:002016-11-30T16:45:56.626-05:00You are my favorite. I love your wisdom. You give ...You are my favorite. I love your wisdom. You give me the reassurance that I need to feel confident in how I am raising my little family. Thank you!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277274255520447284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74224364073163718772016-11-30T16:44:23.316-05:002016-11-30T16:44:23.316-05:00Love this list! Also a question for you. Do you ...Love this list! Also a question for you. Do you know where the image above was found? It made me cry as I had a miscarriage (it was a little girl) and the picture reminds me of her looking over my little boy. I would really love to have a print of it - maybe if you knew the artist name? Thank you!!!!Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15567339657829682101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22873981667036481742016-11-30T15:35:59.946-05:002016-11-30T15:35:59.946-05:00Thank you Sarah. I value your wisdom and often set...Thank you Sarah. I value your wisdom and often set course by your years of experience. I have long dreaded December but this year I am bound and determined to enjoy all the little people's excitement and strive to make one more stop to enjoy the trains or a later bedtime because of hot chocolate while reading the bible stories of Christ's birth. Thank you for helping me plan to succeed in this busy stolen season. Merry Christmas to you!GETTINGSTRONGERBYSERVING.BLOGSPOT.COMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633533901827879552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-32493775118794078932016-11-30T11:33:29.322-05:002016-11-30T11:33:29.322-05:00You always have the words, and are always on the s...You always have the words, and are always on the same wavelength as me. I outdid Christmas when I had my first two children, but as the years went by, and then a job loss, and a kid in college now, I've learned that it's the little, and simple things that matter most when it comes to the holidays. My youngest is seven and we are all teaching him that Christmas is not about the gifts, but of the Savior. And everything we have, and are is because of Him. We'd rather serve, and give to others because of all the blessings we receive, but at the end of the day...we want to enjoy Christmas, and not get caught up in all the hustle and bustle of it. Even when it comes to giving. Simple gestures is key, and expressing our love to our fellow man is what it's all about! Thanks for sharing your view on this! <br /><br />Merry Christmas! <br /><br />xoRose Jorgensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168573660056645041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-19617983752216878732016-11-30T10:02:58.160-05:002016-11-30T10:02:58.160-05:00I've been thinking about this a lot over the p...I've been thinking about this a lot over the past month. Last year we were forced to take it easy; my husband had back surgery early November and I was 6 months pregnant looking after a 4 and 2 year old. I genuinely didn't have time for the extra extras. And it was lovely. <br />And now I see the advent calendars with daily gifts again and I just want to scream. No need for any of that! <br />Thank you for your wise words. Anoukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258138685607777995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-36765187812644070912016-11-30T08:47:29.639-05:002016-11-30T08:47:29.639-05:00I couldn't agree more. I find it so sad when p...I couldn't agree more. I find it so sad when people tell me they "hate Christmas" The expectation to buy a gift for everyone is just ridiculous. I have told people when asked what I want for Christmas - nothing please - let's not and say we did. The gift of releasing that burden is so worth it. My boys are ages 9, 7, 4, 2 and 1 - they all still believe and I'm just soaking it all up for as long as it lasts. michelle dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438266319739740651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-59184453914172479492016-11-30T08:27:04.487-05:002016-11-30T08:27:04.487-05:00Oh how I love these words. You have so much wisdom...Oh how I love these words. You have so much wisdom - soaking it up as I navigate the season with four littles at home. Katie Leipprandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-40391304629578852452016-11-30T06:35:48.163-05:002016-11-30T06:35:48.163-05:00Absolutely 100 percent YES!! Keep it small, keep ...Absolutely 100 percent YES!! Keep it small, keep it simple, keep it focused on the right things and enjoy! Don't overcommit, don't stress over things in a few years won't matter (your kid will not remember which parents were at the class party...but you will remember if you stressed yourself volunteering and dragged a cranky toddler with you and it won't be a good memory). Don't let anyone pressure you into having a different holiday experience...and when your kids are old enough to care what other kids got, 2 things that will help - there will always be someone with something better, newer, more exciting, more expensive, and there will always be others with less so comparison is not meaningful and 2) experiences will give your kids something they can share - invest in a small trip if you can or a special experience and when classmates and friends talk about the latest gadget they received, your kids can talk about how fun a night at a hotel in the next town over was because they got to swim in the pool and have pizza in the room during the holiday break (midweek rates can be cheap!)...or a day visit to the closest city to see lights and ride the subway...an experience as a family gives them fantastic memories and doesn't have to cost a fortune or be a huge thing.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059542061229594857noreply@blogger.com