tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post8289258944703241091..comments2024-01-08T03:22:56.214-06:00Comments on Snippets from Springdale: JOY (sometimes)Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-14250424349205216552016-12-18T19:14:03.763-06:002016-12-18T19:14:03.763-06:00You're words are so true. it's not always ...You're words are so true. it's not always a hallmark moment. XoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-70663574840188054342016-12-17T20:12:32.978-06:002016-12-17T20:12:32.978-06:00Sitting here with a fireplace and some tea....I l...Sitting here with a fireplace and some tea....I love your posts....grateful that God sent. His son.....what a gift...for today and eternity. I liked this article...<br />http://annvoskamp.com/2016/12/why-doesnt-god-heal-people-we-love/Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-60842042917389536192016-12-17T08:41:34.995-06:002016-12-17T08:41:34.995-06:00It's so easy to forget how difficult the holid...It's so easy to forget how difficult the holidays can be for so many people - this is a beautiful reminder. A little bit of kindness goes a long way in the best of times and even more so during hard times. I'm happy you have a close and supportive family to be with you as you miss your Sweetie. Have a very happy Christmas!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-2112346282690891682016-12-16T22:18:12.489-06:002016-12-16T22:18:12.489-06:00Deanna,
First, Thank You for this short and impor...Deanna, <br />First, Thank You for this short and important post! In the last week I have been a prayer warrior for family and friends with major health issues and struggles. In addition, my Aunt died of overain cancer shortly before Christmas several years ago. <br /><br />Second, I personally struggle with "the most joyful time of the year." December 18th is the anniversary of my second miscarriage. This pregnancy loss was hard because at the first OB appointment we had a live fetus and heard the heartbeat. The second OB appointment was not so good. Our "Christmas News" was to announce that I was pregnant. Not so fun to call home and share sad news. You mention the song Joy to the World, to this day I still tear up when I hear it. I don't know why Joy to the World, but it gets me every time. <br /><br />I am blessed beyond what I deserve and know that God has a reason for our life and the struggles we endure. I hope that you count your blessings and have a joyful Christmas. All the best to you in 2017.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488038248488005011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-12045656973313433512016-12-16T17:53:45.825-06:002016-12-16T17:53:45.825-06:00What a beautiful post this is, Deanna, and so impo...What a beautiful post this is, Deanna, and so important, especially at this time of year.<br />xo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574946867709812195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-85440741501949343012016-12-15T10:04:01.904-06:002016-12-15T10:04:01.904-06:00I'm one of those struggling this year to come ...I'm one of those struggling this year to come to grips with a generalized grief at world events and happenings here in this country. Tiny efforts to cheer others are good medicine for my own malaise. A smile and cheerful word lifts their spirits and mine. Thank you for this lovely post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-62251155031827968412016-12-15T02:57:32.054-06:002016-12-15T02:57:32.054-06:00Add beautifully written and sincere post. Yes even... Add beautifully written and sincere post. Yes even in the middle of trouble and struggle with the Lord on our side we should be able to find joy. Reaching out to others is usually the answer as often others are worse off than ourselves. I'm just off to Malawi not will be scheduling in posts but will not be commenting favour I hope you have a very lovely and peaceful christmas. Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-46112715396816563892016-12-14T22:19:12.879-06:002016-12-14T22:19:12.879-06:00Beautifully said Deanna . . .
Reaching out . . . a...Beautifully said Deanna . . .<br />Reaching out . . . and care . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-4476172165987398362016-12-14T14:22:03.911-06:002016-12-14T14:22:03.911-06:00This is so true, Deanna. I wrote a post last Chris...This is so true, Deanna. I wrote a post last Christmas that I titled "Say it Anyway". Several of my family members and a dear friend were going through many crisis events and I just felt such a need to address it in a post. I love that you titled your post JOY sometimes but we all know that there are those times in our lives when joy can't seem to be found and it is especially sad at Christmas time. Here is the link address to my post that I thinking about updating and reposting since the circumstances that I wrote about have changed....some for the good and others not so much, unfortunately. http://debbysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2015/12/say-it-anyway.htmlDebby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-88527625475438786562016-12-14T11:25:52.111-06:002016-12-14T11:25:52.111-06:00The holidays are a hard time for so many, so much ...The holidays are a hard time for so many, so much hurt and sadness. Every one needs an extra prayer this time of year.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-87928550565576746942016-12-13T20:45:31.952-06:002016-12-13T20:45:31.952-06:00A beautiful and heartfelt post. I don't know y...A beautiful and heartfelt post. I don't know you personally but I can tell that you are a beautiful person. Merry Christmas and a big hug. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968696030528267782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-830518683201410552016-12-13T20:06:44.646-06:002016-12-13T20:06:44.646-06:00Words from one who knows pain inspires us everyday...Words from one who knows pain inspires us everyday with joy and a smile...that's you Deanna...Merry Christmas...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-9337265715396834692016-12-13T19:33:44.452-06:002016-12-13T19:33:44.452-06:00Very true and well said.. Merry Christmas Deanna! ...Very true and well said.. Merry Christmas Deanna! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-9748564816492507612016-12-13T19:33:39.839-06:002016-12-13T19:33:39.839-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-57375804656103759702016-12-13T19:04:33.607-06:002016-12-13T19:04:33.607-06:00Well said, by one who knows. xxooWell said, by one who knows. xxooDottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-30989812898523983632016-12-13T19:00:19.574-06:002016-12-13T19:00:19.574-06:00Such a lovely message! I hope you are finding joy ...Such a lovely message! I hope you are finding joy as the season of giving and enjoying progresses!Tamar SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917555264723740413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-73687707431089379042016-12-13T18:43:04.250-06:002016-12-13T18:43:04.250-06:00People pressure themselves around the holidays. Th...People pressure themselves around the holidays. They want everthing to look or at least seem perfect. Often, they spend beyond their means. Really, the gifts you mention - kindness, smiles, hugs, and prayers bring people the greatest contentment and peace. It's the spirit of Christmas that's the most important. A good reminder, Deanna. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.com