tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post5041411744780514803..comments2015-10-25T19:31:10.511-06:00Comments on A Future As Bright As My Faith: Not Just Surviving ChristmasKatrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766303342677215585noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-12544752093140531082008-12-20T22:51:00.000-07:002008-12-20T22:51:00.000-07:00First of all, awesome picture of the birdhouse in ...First of all, awesome picture of the birdhouse in the snow! Beautiful! And I agree, there is a lot of hub-bub that comes with Christmas that is too much! We have tried simplifying too, and to teach our children about why we have Christmas, rather than what they are going to get. Easier said than done, but I love the spirit of it all, and hope you enjoy more of it this year! Great post, my dear!Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05772562384873179097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-4153936380421507842008-12-19T09:55:00.000-07:002008-12-19T09:55:00.000-07:00AMEN sister! I actually loved reading this post. ...AMEN sister! I actually loved reading this post. It is so true that most of us just get caught up in all of the busy-ness of the season and we can completely forget the reason for ALL OF IT!<br>Thanks for posting this and for uplifting me. I am encouraged to make this a more Christ centered season.<br>Love you!Deb-thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910830100517840651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-64179430875151660632008-12-19T07:52:00.000-07:002008-12-19T07:52:00.000-07:00I know how you feel.So that's why we just try ...I know how you feel.So that's why we just try to make things simple.There is already to much going on.I feel like I am going in circles.(since the move).<br>I know its kinda sad but my family did easy things when I was a kid.<br>So this year I cut out things like no neighbors gifts,simple gifts.They only get 3 gifts like the wise men.<br>When there less going on? Its easier to focus on christ!erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810886648157764514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-84321036349144655002008-12-19T01:23:00.000-07:002008-12-19T01:23:00.000-07:00I love you Baby! I'm glad that you put that in...I love you Baby! I'm glad that you put that into words, and I'm glad that it's a little better this year. I can't wait to see you all soon. I love you so!Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01784585451155371662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-77269983776810309362008-12-18T19:39:00.000-07:002008-12-18T19:39:00.000-07:00I am glad to hear things are turning up for you an...I am glad to hear things are turning up for you and Christmas time. I remember you saying that you weren't a huge fan.<br>I am with you that it is hard to be LDS at times. And I too need to work on connecting better with my Savior too. So thanks for your outlook.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11011865956993396163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-8834718423411751292008-12-18T13:05:00.000-07:002008-12-18T13:05:00.000-07:00Yes I guess it is. But I really don't have an...Yes I guess it is. But I really don't have any troubles. All is good, and getting better.Katrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14276713147486978268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011119111477476644.post-80938586930091123032008-12-18T10:03:00.000-07:002008-12-18T10:03:00.000-07:00My goodness that is a healthy look at your trouble...My goodness that is a healthy look at your troubles. I understand your thought completely. It's tough when no one in your family thinks abt Christmas in ways other than pagan. I, too, grew up with traditions. I started my own thinking my family would remember then. Unfortunately, they didn't think of the season like me and didn't catch on to the traditions. Luckily, I am going HOME to be with the family that does celebrate Christ's birth and continues the same family traditions I grew up with. Warm hugs for when you need one.YbsisKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550224661897783905noreply@blogger.com