tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post4720235339492710547..comments2024-03-26T04:53:26.869-05:00Comments on CiCis Corner: The Harsh RealityLea @ CiCis Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-63092653120117545022012-01-01T21:46:10.026-06:002012-01-01T21:46:10.026-06:00Just doing a little "catching up" - this...Just doing a little "catching up" - this post made me do some reflecting too. I'm so thankful that you have your precious, precious "grans" to celebrate and make new memories with! I do hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2012 is full of abundant blessings for you and your sweet family. Love you!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123426867747515816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-2937492698262297552011-12-24T07:42:26.826-06:002011-12-24T07:42:26.826-06:00Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year sweet lady!Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year sweet lady!Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683992477275533844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-544220176761272492011-12-24T00:52:03.322-06:002011-12-24T00:52:03.322-06:00The pictures are all so lovely.
It is harsh. I hav...The pictures are all so lovely.<br />It is harsh. I have felt this more this year by turning 60. That was my grandparents, not me! Now here I am and I don't know where the time has gone. <br />Merry Christmas!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-90483581548630295432011-12-23T20:13:23.854-06:002011-12-23T20:13:23.854-06:00I know that with the changes that have come in my ...I know that with the changes that have come in my life recently I am truly grasping the real meaning of Christmas. I will spend this Christmas Dinner at Memory Care with my Dad. Nothing will be the same this year. It is difficult but it is taking me to that place that says "only one life, twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last." The meal doesn't matter, the gifts don't matter, and the decorations don't matter. Jesus and being Jesus to those in need. That is all that matters. Merry Christmas to you and yours Lea!Stephani Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454344843360038702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-361288207091265162011-12-23T10:04:32.221-06:002011-12-23T10:04:32.221-06:00I can soo relate to this post. I think Christmas ...I can soo relate to this post. I think Christmas does that to most of us. My father died when I was a mere 25 years old, and I never go through a Christmas without remembering how much he loved it. My mom and step dad have had such a rough year I am truly afraid this might be their last. And this is the VERY first Christmas season that will pass and I will not see my daughter at all... : ( And yet!! I spent ALL day yesterday with a couple of my grandkids. Such a good day we had. I got soo much pleasure watching the two of them enjoy everything from that innocent point of view. I told my hubby it just made everything seem sooo Christmasy FINALLY. Your soo right....new young ones, new memories, new traditions...it all just keeps going on. Wishing you and yours a blessed and joyous Christmas! HUGSDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-6351381650056508892011-12-23T08:57:02.723-06:002011-12-23T08:57:02.723-06:00Very beautiful! Hope you have a blessed Christmas...Very beautiful! Hope you have a blessed Christmas filled with precious new memories! How awesome to know how faithful God is, even in the unexpected! I'm learning that A LOT this year!<br /><br />Love ya lots! Merry Christmas!One More Equals Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272351409752530133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-15402053892377633652011-12-23T08:26:46.663-06:002011-12-23T08:26:46.663-06:00Praying for you, sweet friend. Thinking of you thi...Praying for you, sweet friend. Thinking of you this Christmas season!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921264796115903641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-39863782205976330072011-12-23T08:25:47.379-06:002011-12-23T08:25:47.379-06:00We were talking about this the other day. We have ...We were talking about this the other day. We have lost three parents and a brother in the last 5 years, and things have certainly changed. I hope your Christmas with your dad this year gives you many moments for loving on each other and making memories. We continue to hold your family in our prayers...Merry Christmas!Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855516868480135076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-17441357888207301822011-12-23T08:19:43.772-06:002011-12-23T08:19:43.772-06:00Beautiful post...it really expresses the feelings ...Beautiful post...it really expresses the feelings of Christmas for a majority of us...time goes on and with it the mixed blessings. I too sometimes wish we were back in the 80's with the children younger, everyone alive...today I rejoice in the moments we have.<br /><br />My parents will be here to celebrate tonight...their first Christmas with us in a decade...and who knows what tomorrow holds<br /><br />Merry Christmas...precious post and hugs for this seasonJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-36316784980581472492011-12-23T07:53:50.307-06:002011-12-23T07:53:50.307-06:00While things change (children grow up and marry an...While things change (children grow up and marry and our parents pass), the memories never leave us ... and often sustain us. And of course as you mentioned, we're busy making new memories. <br /><br />My mom passed on Christmas Eve 5 years ago ... so Christmases aren't the same. But I have 4 precious grands who keep the sad reality from hitting so hard. ;-)<br /><br />Wishing you and yours a very blessed Christmas!Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-82528974821974566862011-12-23T07:48:07.154-06:002011-12-23T07:48:07.154-06:00Your sweet post just reminds me that we must never...Your sweet post just reminds me that we must never take one moment for granted, we are never promised tomorrow! I have chill bumps all over...Praying for you!Heatherhttp://www.fithomeschoolmom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-12868919428429376922011-12-23T07:10:04.800-06:002011-12-23T07:10:04.800-06:00well you know my Christmas will be very different ...well you know my Christmas will be very different this year. There is of course sadness but I am putting on a HAPPY face for my children. My Mom would want that.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to you and your family. I love the old photos.<br /><br />p.s. Your Mom was a beautiful.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995496620805082746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-395679550231029622011-12-23T07:07:53.593-06:002011-12-23T07:07:53.593-06:00Oh my friend, you have brought tears to my eyes. W...Oh my friend, you have brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful and nostalgic post. I have this memory of the last Christmas at my grandparents house -- I remember pulling away and looking at my grandpa, who I loved greatly, waving to me. For some reason I was acutely aware that this was the last time, the last Christmas with him. It was if the Lord prepped my heart. I can still see him, my six foot tall retired farmer grandpa standing in the freezing cold to wave goodbye to my family. He died seven months later from pancreatic cancer. I really do miss him.<br /><br />Thank you for being so open in your writing and sharing your heart.This post reminded me of that memory of my grandpa. And while I'm teary, I'm grateful for those Christmas memories.<br /><br />You have blessed me more than I could write -- I am praying for the day when I can meet you in person and thank you with a real Minnesotan hug.<br /><br />Blessed by you. Honored to call you friend.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />RachelRachel @ Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217317211649327419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-48529764286683053042011-12-23T07:04:44.373-06:002011-12-23T07:04:44.373-06:00I can relate. My patents divorced when I was five....I can relate. My patents divorced when I was five. Then my dad died when I was nine. So Christmases have always pained me a bit since then. They kind of remind me that my family is different, not that normal, and it makes me sad. But, it's sweet now seeing Christmas through the eyes of our kiddos.<br /><br />What precious pictures and memories. Love on your dad extra this year! May you have a beautiful celebration.<br /><br />Love and hugs, dear Lea!carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601211338190358077noreply@blogger.com