tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post8993590093524895548..comments2023-11-02T08:25:05.425-05:00Comments on Just Another Ragamuffin: Getting The PointCarolyn Evaine Countermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955241245087668308noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-25992382331751428182011-12-13T20:09:58.957-06:002011-12-13T20:09:58.957-06:00Carolyn -
Yes, YES!, you get it. But it doesn'...Carolyn -<br /><br />Yes, YES!, you get it. But it doesn't make it easy, does it? There's something bittersweet about Advent. We remember why we wait and who we wait for, and we believe, really believe, that our waiting is not in vain. And yet, at the end of Advent, we are left still waiting.<br /><br />He is worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-78046304416620251132011-12-13T16:44:48.618-06:002011-12-13T16:44:48.618-06:00@journeytoepiphany That is great news, yes?
@Mel,...@<a href="#c5468523449243619688" rel="nofollow">journeytoepiphany</a> That is great news, yes?<br /><br />@Mel, thank you. You always bring comfort.<br /><br />@Glenda, I love that you pray for me. Thank you.Carolyn Evaine Countermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955241245087668308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-80638097327997259222011-12-13T13:54:56.305-06:002011-12-13T13:54:56.305-06:00As time goes on . . . you will find which of your ...As time goes on . . . you will find which of your mom's Christmas traditions mean the most. I love remembering my mom every day, but she really loved Christmas too. (It has been six years for me.)<br /><br />Praying for you as you grieve and wait and hope and long.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-67520218193285558892011-12-13T10:23:53.919-06:002011-12-13T10:23:53.919-06:00Oh yes, Advent means the arrival, or the coming. A...Oh yes, Advent means the arrival, or the coming. And you are waiting for Him to heal and restore. Wow, that's such a beautiful thought! Trust He'll come in ways you cannot even imagine.<br /><br />MelMelanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-54685234492436196882011-12-13T09:18:09.348-06:002011-12-13T09:18:09.348-06:00You are waiting on the Living God, and He waits to...You are waiting on the Living God, and He waits to comfort you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-18992779222164449922011-12-13T07:17:14.981-06:002011-12-13T07:17:14.981-06:00@Steph, thank you. I'm so glad you are here wi...@Steph, thank you. I'm so glad you are here with me.Carolyn Evaine Countermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955241245087668308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-45954961768893397572011-12-13T05:53:04.293-06:002011-12-13T05:53:04.293-06:00really, really beautifully said. your understandi...really, really beautifully said. your understanding goes beyond any external actions you could be partaking in right now. not that they don't have a place. . . but you've cut to the heart of the matter.<br />loved reading this.<br />stephHopeUnbrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150000556827114314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-71115370920733797042011-12-12T22:43:06.266-06:002011-12-12T22:43:06.266-06:00@Sheila, I'll take your heart with me any time...@Sheila, I'll take your heart with me any time.<br /><br />@Joan, thank you so much for your prayers. I need them.Carolyn Evaine Countermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955241245087668308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-79820651113651593742011-12-12T20:55:20.329-06:002011-12-12T20:55:20.329-06:00Carolyn:
I've been there...my mom passed awa...Carolyn: <br /><br />I've been there...my mom passed away on December 5 (23 years ago). That first year was so painful...all I wanted to do was get through Christmas. <br /><br />Lifting you up in prayer.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JoanJoan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944958670766129557.post-35964805286612407192011-12-12T20:35:39.141-06:002011-12-12T20:35:39.141-06:00Oh, Carolyn,
I have a box of my mother's Chris...Oh, Carolyn,<br />I have a box of my mother's Christmas ornaments here. My daughter and I will go through them together later this week.<br /><br />And it's been three years. My heart is with you this difficult Christmas, Friend.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048851144169610362noreply@blogger.com